P0E70

Battery Charging System Precharge Contactor Control Circuit High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Problems with charging a high-voltage battery
Reduced performance of the hybrid system
Possible problems starting the engine
Reducing electric range

Causes

Open or short circuit in the contactor control circuit
Charging contactor fault
Problems with the powertrain control module
Corrosion or poor contact in connectors
Wiring harness damage

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the contactor control circuit
Check the resistance of the charging contactor
Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
Check the operation of the control module
Replace charging contactor if necessary

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