OBD Guide

P0E61

Battery Charger A Enable Circuit/Open

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Inability to charge hybrid/electric battery
  • Check Engine Light or Warning Light Is On
  • Reduced power or emergency operation
  • Errors in the high-voltage battery management system
  • Reducing electric range

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the charger switching circuit
  • Faulty charging relay
  • Problems with the charging control module
  • Oxidized or damaged contacts in connectors
  • High voltage battery fault

How to Fix

  1. Carry out diagnostics with a scanner to clarify the nature of the malfunction
  2. Check the integrity of the charger switching circuit
  3. Inspect and, if necessary, clean all connections and connectors
  4. Check the functionality of the charging relay
  5. Test the charging module for faults

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