Code result

P0E61

Battery Charger A Enable Circuit/Open

High severity

What it means

The battery charger A enable circuit reports a enable circuit/open condition. The on-board charger negotiates voltage, current and safety with the EVSE; a fault interrupts charging or limits it to AC slow-charge despite a DC fast charger being attached.

Is it safe to drive?

No — stop driving

This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.

Most likely causes

  • Open in enable wire

    high

    One of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.

  • Enable switch failed

    medium

    A plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.

  • Pin pushed back out of connector body

    low

    Less common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.

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