OBD Guide

P0E6B

Battery Charging System Precharge Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Battery charging problems
  • Reduced vehicle performance
  • Possible malfunctions in electronic systems
  • The car may not start

Causes

  • Precharge contactor fault
  • Problems with wiring or connections
  • Malfunction of the charging system control unit
  • Short circuit in the circuit
  • Mechanical contactor jamming

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the pre-charge contactor
  2. Inspect wiring and connections for damage
  3. Check the operation of the charging system control unit
  4. Replace faulty contactor if necessary
  5. Reset the error code and check the system

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