BMS family
BMS_u004_Charge_Cable_Connected
Unable to drive
What does the BMS_u004_Charge_Cable_Connected alert mean?
The battery management system (BMS) has detected that a charge cable is inserted when the vehicle attempts to shift into Drive.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Unable to drive
- Close charge port door
What triggers it
The BMS detects that the vehicle attempted to shift into drive while a charge cable is inserted.
When it clears
The BMS detects that the cable is no longer inserted.
Potential impact
Inability to drive
Affected models
Model S 2012-2020
Model X 2015-2020
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