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P2BCB

Battery Charging System Negative Contactor B Circuit

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Hybrid Propulsion

What it means

P2BCB means Battery Charging System Negative Contactor B Circuit.

Check these first

  • A failed negative contactor B in the battery charging system
  • An open or short in the negative contactor B control wiring
  • A corroded negative contactor B connector
  • A control module driver fault on the negative contactor B output

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules and read the negative contactor B command and state
  2. Inspect the negative contactor B connector and wiring for damage
  3. Test the negative contactor B control circuit for open and short faults
  4. Measure the negative contactor B coil resistance
  5. Replace negative contactor B if the circuit tests good and it will not switch
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.