P2E8B
Proximity Detection Circuit B Intermittent/Erratic
The proximity detection circuit B (SAE J1772 PD signal) reports a intermittent/erratic condition. Charging cable plug detection is impaired.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Charge inlet contacts dirtyCommon
- Wiring faultPossible
- Connector with intermittent contact under vibrationLess likely
Parts involved
- Proximity Detection B
- Charge Inlet B
- Bms
P2E8B is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.