P2E87: The charge plug detection line B is not working properly
The charge plug detection line B is not working properly. It may be the part itself, its connector or the wiring.
| Code | P2E87 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P2Exx, Engine, emissions and electrification |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P2E87 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P2E87 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
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- P2E75 Coolant temperature sensor D of the traction battery gives readings that do not
- P2E7C The air conditioning compressor control unit internal temperature sensor B is
- P2E8D The car’s charger sees too low a signal in the handshake with the charging point
- P2E93 The flap B of the charge that opens the button is not working properly
- P2EA6 The turbo compressor after temperature sensor is not working properly
- P2EAF The AdBlue bank 1 second injector stays closed and does not open
What does code P2E87 mean?
The charge plug detection line B is not working properly. It may be the part itself, its connector or the wiring.
How do you clear P2E87?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P2E87 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
