P0E67 code meaning
Battery Charger Control Circuit High
What P0E67 means
P0E67 is set when the charger command line reads higher than commanded, for instance close to battery voltage while the control unit is holding it off. A short to a live wire is the classic cause; with some driver designs an open line also floats high and lands here. The risk is the reverse of P0E66: depending on how the signal is defined, the charger may see a permanent request and try to start, or the module may stop charging as a precaution. No manufacturer documents P0E67 publicly. GM covers the line in the 2016 Volt (VICM) only with the general code P0E65, Type B, 30 of 40 samples at 25 ms. CARB expects a plug-in hybrid to detect charger malfunctions that disable or restrict charging, which applies here as well.
P0E67 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyMedium
- Typical labor0.5 to 3 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of P0E67
- Charging aborted or not offered at all
- Charger wakes up or runs without a charging request
Common causes of P0E67
- Most likelyControl wire shorted to a battery feed or other supply
- PossibleOpen line read as high by the driver circuit
- Less likelyOutput stage of the control unit stuck switched on
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Battery charger control circuitWiring harnessOn board charger
What each part of P0E67 means
| P | Powertrain system: engine, fuel system, ignition, emissions and transmission. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 67 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note P0E67 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 P0E67
What does P0E67 mean?
P0E67 means "Battery Charger Control Circuit High". P0E67 is set when the charger command line reads higher than commanded, for instance close to battery voltage while the control unit is holding it off. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with P0E67?
P0E67 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will P0E67 fail an emissions test?
P0E67 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 P0E67 to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 3 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will P0E67 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.