OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2E8A Proximity Detection Circuit B High
The proximity detection circuit B (SAE J1772 PD signal) reports a high condition. Charging cable plug detection is impaired.
Is it safe to drive with P2E8A?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyCharge inlet contacts dirty
- PossibleWiring fault
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Proximity Detection B, Charge Inlet B, Bms
Related codes
- P0D59Proximity Detection Circuit A High
- P2E87Proximity Detection Circuit B
- P2E88Proximity Detection Circuit B Range/Performance
- P2E89Proximity Detection Circuit B Low
- P2E8BProximity Detection Circuit B Intermittent/Erratic
- P2E8CBattery Charger B Charge Sequence Signal 1 Circuit High
- P2E8DBattery Charger B Charge Sequence Signal 1 Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.