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Dodge P0AE2

Hybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following:

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService need is not established by the supplied evidence; however, professional diagnosis is appropriate because the code concerns the Hybrid/EV battery precharge contactor circuit.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

P0AE2-00 means “Hybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed.” Verified evidence links this code to certain 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles in the United States and notes that a wrench icon may be present.

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1. What does P0AE2 mean?

P0AE2-00 means “Hybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed.” Verified evidence links this code to certain 2024–2025 Dodge Charger vehicles in the United States and notes that a wrench icon may be present.

2. Technical explanation

The supplied official manufacturer-communication evidence identifies P0AE2-00 as “Hybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed.” The evidence does not establish a component-level root cause, diagnostic procedure, repair procedure, driving status, charging status, or safety risk beyond the code description.

3. What system is affected?

Hybrid/EV battery precharge contactor circuit.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • A wrench icon may be displayed.
  • P0AE2-00 may be stored.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Arrange diagnosis by an authorized Dodge service facility or qualified EV service professional.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage battery or contactor repairs yourself.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Have a qualified service facility confirm P0AE2-00 and assess the vehicle using the applicable manufacturer diagnostic information.
  2. No further troubleshooting steps are established by the supplied verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Service need is not established by the supplied evidence; however, professional diagnosis is appropriate because the code concerns the Hybrid/EV battery precharge contactor circuit.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm whether P0AE2-00 is present.
  • Check for the wrench icon noted in the manufacturer communications.
  • Determine whether the applicable Dodge manufacturer communication applies to the specific vehicle.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11012278, 08-266-24, published December 28, 2024. The supplied excerpt identifies P0AE2-00 and notes that customers may comment on a wrench icon.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11012279, 08-267-24, published December 28, 2024. The supplied excerpt identifies P0AE2-00 and notes that customers may comment on a wrench icon.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11013521, 08-022-25, published January 29, 2025. The supplied excerpt identifies P0AE2-00 and notes that customers may comment on a wrench icon.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11013537, 08-025-25, published January 29, 2025. The supplied excerpt identifies P0AE2-00 and notes that customers may comment on a wrench icon.

16. Recall information

  • No recall information was supplied in the verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified applicability: Dodge Charger, model years 2024 and 2025, United States. Official NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communications supplied: 11012278 (08-266-24), 11012279 (08-267-24), 11013521 (08-022-25), and 11013537 (08-025-25).

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P0AE2-00 mean?

It means “Hybrid/EV Battery Precharge Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed.”

What vehicle symptom is documented with P0AE2-00?

The supplied manufacturer-communication excerpts state that customers may comment on a wrench icon.

Which vehicles are verified as applicable?

The supplied applicability evidence identifies U.S.-market 2024 and 2025 Dodge Charger vehicles.

Is it safe to drive or charge with P0AE2-00?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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