P0E60 code meaning
Battery Charge Mode Control Circuit Range/Performance
What P0E60 means
P0E60 concerns a wired control line that tells the on-board charger which mode to run in, set by the module that coordinates charging. Range/Performance means the line shows a valid level, but its state or response disagrees with the command. No manufacturer documents P0E60 or the modes it selects publicly. The closest documented analogue is GM's charger control circuit P0E65 in the 2016 Volt and the 2019 hybrid tables, a separate command line checked by a hardware fault flag (30 failures in 40 samples, Type B), and Ford's P0E64, which flags a missing ready answer after the charge wake-up line goes high. Under CARB, a plug-in hybrid must notice charger faults that block charging or cut its rate. Expect charging to fail, run in the wrong mode or stop, depending on how the maker has defined the modes.
P0E60 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyWorkshop only
- Typical labor0.5 to 4 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of P0E60
- Plug-in charging does not start or stops
- Charging runs at an unexpected rate
Common causes of P0E60
- PossibleHigh resistance or damage on the mode control line
- PossibleInput stage of the on-board charger faulty
- Less likelyOutput stage or software of the commanding module faulty
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Battery charge mode circuitWiring harnessOn board charger
What each part of P0E60 means
| P | Powertrain system: engine, fuel system, ignition, emissions and transmission. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 60 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note P0E60 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 P0E60
What does P0E60 mean?
P0E60 means "Battery Charge Mode Control Circuit Range/Performance". P0E60 concerns a wired control line that tells the on-board charger which mode to run in, set by the module that coordinates charging. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with P0E60?
P0E60 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will P0E60 fail an emissions test?
P0E60 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 P0E60 to fix?
Difficulty: workshop only. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 4 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will P0E60 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.