Battery charger B reports a output shorted condition. HV charging operation may be impaired. The on-board charger negotiates voltage, current and safety with the EVSE; a fault interrupts charging or limits it to AC slow-charge despite a DC fast charger being attached.
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
- Downstream short circuit
- Internal short in charger output
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 P2E3D means
- P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
- 2: Generic code: same on every make
- E: Subsystem depends on the code range
- 3D: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code P2E3D?
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 P2E3D?
The most common causes are: downstream short circuit; internal short in charger output.
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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.