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P2E3C: Battery Charger B Output Current Performance

Battery charger B reports a output current performance condition. HV charging operation may be impaired.

High severity. Can I keep driving?If the car still runs, drive as little as possible and go to a specialized repair shop. Do not touch the orange cables: they carry high voltage.

Symptoms

  • Charge status indicator shows fault
  • Charging may not start or interrupts
  • Slower-than-expected charge rate

Most likely causes

  • Output current characteristic drifted
  • Load impedance changed

What to check, in order

Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.

Good to know

  • Repair difficulty: hard
  • It can trigger limp mode.

What each character of P2E3C means

  • P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
  • 2: Generic code: same on every make
  • E: Subsystem depends on the code range
  • 3C: Specific fault in that system

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep driving with code P2E3C?

If the car still runs, drive as little as possible and go to a specialized repair shop. Do not touch the orange cables: they carry high voltage.

What causes code P2E3C?

The most common causes are: output current characteristic drifted; load impedance changed.

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Sources

Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.