Code
P0E8B
Generic
P — Powertrain
Battery Charger B Input Voltage Sensor Circuit
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Causes
- Broken, chafed, or shorted wiring harness for Charger B input voltage sensor
- Poor or corroded connector at sensor, charger or control module
- Faulty Battery Charger B voltage sensor or sensor harness
- Blown fuse or failed relay in charger/measurement circuit
- High-resistance or poor ground connection
- Faulty charger control module / powertrain control module (PCM)/EV control module or software fault
Symptoms
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or charge system warning illuminated
- Reduced or inhibited charging rate from onboard charger
- Charging interrupted or fails to start; charge faults reported
- Stored DTC(s) related to charger or voltage sensing
- Vehicle may limit charge/discharge power, reducing range or charge capability
What to check
- Read and record all related DTCs and freeze-frame data with a scan tool
- Visually inspect wiring and connectors for Charger B input voltage sensor for damage, corrosion, water intrusion, or loose pins
- Check fuses and relays related to the charger and sensing circuits
- Backprobe sensor connector and measure signal, reference and ground with a multimeter or oscilloscope
- Verify continuity and resistance of wires between sensor and charger/PCM; check for shorts to battery positive or ground
- Perform wiggle test on harness while monitoring signal for intermittent faults
Signal parameters
- Sensor output: typically a scaled analog voltage into the module (commonly 0–5.0 V range) corresponding to charger/battery input voltage
- Reference supply: usually ~5 V reference from the control module (verify present)
- Signal ground: near 0 Ω continuity to chassis/control module ground
- Expected idle signal: depends on pack/charger design — signal should change smoothly with charger/battery voltage; open circuit often reads >4.9 V or 0 V if shorted (verify with vehicle-specific data)
- No excessive noise or intermittent dropouts on the signal (use scope if available)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a capable scan tool and note P0E8B and any related codes; capture freeze frame and live data for Charger B input voltage
- Visually inspect sensor, charger and wiring harness for obvious damage, corrosion or water ingress; repair as needed
- Check fuses/relays supplying the charger and sensing circuits; replace any blown fuses and retest
- With ignition/charge system in the state required by manufacturer (Key ON or charging state), backprobe the sensor connector and measure: reference voltage (expect ~5 V), signal voltage (should be within expected scaled range), and ground continuity
- Compare sensor signal voltage to actual charger/battery input voltage (if accessible). The sensor output should scale proportionally — if not, suspect sensor or wiring
- Perform continuity/resistance checks between sensor pins and the control module to find opens or shorts; repair wiring or connectors if values are out of spec
- If wiring and connectors are good but signal is incorrect or intermittent, replace the Battery Charger B input voltage sensor (or the charger module if the sensor is integral)
- If fault persists after replacement, consider replacing or reprogramming the charger control module/PCM only after confirming proper wiring and sensor operation
- Clear codes and perform a full charge cycle and functional test; confirm code does not return and that charging performance is normal
Likely causes
- Loose/corroded connector at Battery Charger B voltage sensor or charger
- Damaged wiring between sensor and control module (open or short to power/ground)
- Failed input voltage sensor in charger B
- Blown fuse or failed relay feeding the sensor/reference circuit
- Fault in charger control module or PCM (least likely after wiring/sensor checks)
Fault status
Status
Control module detected an abnormal signal from the Battery Charger B input voltage sensor circuit (open, short, out-of-range, or intermittent). Charging may be reduced or disabled until the fault is corrected.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.5-3.5 hours
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