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P2E38: Battery Charger B Enable Circuit Range/Performance
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P2Exx codes
What does P2E38 mean?
Battery charger B reports a enable circuit range/performance condition. HV charging operation may be impaired.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
Symptoms
- Charge status indicator shows fault
- Charging may not start or interrupts
- Slower-than-expected charge rate
Common causes
- High Enable voltage drifted
- Medium High-resistance contact
- Low Sensor element aged beyond calibration window
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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