P2E38

Battery Charger B Enable Circuit Range/Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Problems with the start-stop system
Reduced hybrid system efficiency
Unstable battery charging
Errors in the energy management system

Causes

Additional battery malfunction
Problems with charging circuit relays or fuses
Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Charging control module malfunction
Corroded contacts or poor connection

How to Fix

Check the condition of the additional battery
Diagnose the charging control circuit
Check relays and fuses
Inspect the wiring harness for damage
Scan the control module for errors

Related codes

P2E39 P0A7F P0A80