Charge port door position sensor failed or internally shorted to ground; Damaged or chafed sensor signal wire in the charge port door harness; Corroded or loose connector pins at the sensor or charge port control module; Water intrusion into the charge port door assembly causing signal short; Charge port door control module internal fault pulling the sensor circuit low; Mechanical damage to the door hinge or sensor linkage after an impact

DTC codes / P0Cxx · Hybrid propulsion / P0CCE

P0CCECharge Port Door A Position Sensor Circuit Low

Q: What does code P0CCE mean?

Charge Port Door A Position Sensor Circuit Low. P0CCE means the charge port door position sensor on the electric vehicle's charging inlet is reporting a voltage below the normal range, so the control module cannot reliably tell whether the door is open or closed. The computer sets this code when the sensor signal wire stays near ground voltage for longer than expected during a key cycle.

P0CCE means the charge port door position sensor on the electric vehicle's charging inlet is reporting a voltage below the normal range, so the control module cannot reliably tell whether the door is open or closed. The computer sets this code when the sensor signal wire stays near ground voltage for longer than expected during a key cycle.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaHybrid propulsion

Symptoms you may notice

Charge port door warning or message displayed on the instrument cluster
Charge port door may not latch, release, or open automatically
Vehicle may refuse to start charging or may interrupt a charge session
Remote or app-based charge port door controls stop responding
Often no symptoms besides the warning light if the door still latches mechanically

Common causes, most likely first

Charge port door position sensor failed or internally shorted to ground
Damaged or chafed sensor signal wire in the charge port door harness
Corroded or loose connector pins at the sensor or charge port control module
Water intrusion into the charge port door assembly causing signal short
Charge port door control module internal fault pulling the sensor circuit low
Mechanical damage to the door hinge or sensor linkage after an impact

How to diagnose and fix it

Scan all modules and record freeze-frame data for P0CCE before clearing anything
Inspect the charge port door, hinge, and sensor linkage for physical damage or debris
Disconnect the sensor connector and check for corrosion, water, or bent pins
Measure sensor reference voltage and signal voltage at the connector with the key on
Backprobe the signal wire and wiggle the door harness to look for intermittent drops
Check continuity and short-to-ground on the signal wire between sensor and module
Replace the faulty sensor or repair the harness, then clear codes and verify door position reads correctly

What the door sensor code really means

A low signal does not always mean the sensor is bad, because a chafed signal wire shorted to ground will set the same code and replacing the sensor will not fix it.
Water intrusion into the charge port door is a common hidden cause on vehicles parked outside, and the corrosion often sits inside the connector where it is not visible until you unplug it.
Some vehicles will still allow charging with this code stored, so a driver may ignore the warning light until the door fails to latch or the car refuses to start a session.
The charge port door position sensor often shares a reference voltage with other door or latch sensors, so a short in a neighbouring circuit can drag the signal low and set P0CCE.
After repairs, the module may need a door position relearn or a full key cycle before the code will clear, and clearing it too early can make a good repair look like a failure.

Can I keep driving with P0CCE?

You can usually drive the vehicle with this code, but avoid relying on automatic charge port door operation and check that the door is fully latched before driving. Have it diagnosed soon if the door will not latch or the vehicle refuses to charge, because those conditions can leave you stranded.

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Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.