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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.