OBD Guide

P2DCE

Control Pilot Charging Switch B Circuit/Open

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Inability to charge battery
  • Error indication on the instrument panel
  • Intermittent charger operation
  • Reduced motor power

Causes

  • Broken or damaged wires in the circuit
  • Charging switch relay malfunction
  • Connector problems or contact corrosion
  • Charging system control unit failure
  • The charging switch itself is faulty

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the circuit and the condition of the wires
  2. Inspect and clean connector contacts
  3. Check the functionality of the charging switch relay
  4. Test the charging switch
  5. Check and, if necessary, replace the control unit

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