P2E97
Charge Port Door B Open Request Switch Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
The charge port door B open request switch reports a circuit intermittent/erratic condition. Operator request for charge port unlocking is unreliable.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: easy
Symptoms
- Charge status indicator shows fault
- Charging may not start or interrupts
- Slower-than-expected charge rate
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Switch failedCommon
- Wiring faultPossible
- Connector with intermittent contact under vibrationLess likely
Parts involved
- Charge Port Door B Request Switch
- Wiring Harness
- Bms
P2E97 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.