P0E41 code meaning
Charge Status Indicator B Control Circuit Low
What P0E41 means
P0E41 refers to a second charge status light, indicator B, whose driver circuit is pulled too low, usually by a short to ground. Which light carries the letter B is the maker's choice; a lamp at the charge port alongside the dashboard light would be a typical pair. No manufacturer documents P0E41 publicly, and the GM Volt and ELR tables only cover indicator A. By analogy with GM's P0D2C test on light A (12OBDG01A), a ground short would be checked while the LED is commanded on, with 40 of 50 samples at 100 ms. Because indicator B usually sits in the exposed charge port area, a pinched harness or water ingress there deserve the first look. Indicator A keeps working if only B is affected. The open-circuit code for B is P0DE5, the high case P0E42.
P0E41 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyMedium, DIY possible
- Typical labor0.3 to 2 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of P0E41
- Second charge light (e.g. at the port) stays dark
- Main charge indicator and charging unaffected
Common causes of P0E41
- Most likelyIndicator B wire pinched to ground near the charge port flap
- PossibleWater ingress into the charge port light assembly
- Less likelyShorted LED in indicator B
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Charge status indicator bWiring harness
What each part of P0E41 means
| P | Powertrain system: engine, fuel system, ignition, emissions and transmission. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 41 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note P0E41 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about P0E41
What does P0E41 mean?
P0E41 means "Charge Status Indicator B Control Circuit Low". P0E41 refers to a second charge status light, indicator B, whose driver circuit is pulled too low, usually by a short to ground. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with P0E41?
P0E41 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will P0E41 fail an emissions test?
P0E41 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is P0E41 to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.3 to 2 hours of work. A careful DIY repair is possible with basic tools and a scanner.
Will P0E41 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.