CP family
CP_a038_latchNotBlocking
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What does the CP_a038_latchNotBlocking alert mean?
The charge port (CP) electronic control unit (ECU) detects that the latch is not in the blocking position when it is expected to be.
What you'll see in your Tesla
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What triggers it
The latch position sensor indicates that the latch is disengaged after the CP attempts to engage the latch fully, or if the latch is expected to be blocking cable insertion.
When it clears
The CP ECU detects that the latch enters the blocking state.
Potential impact
The latch does not block cable insertion when it is expected to.
Affected models
Cybertruck
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
Semitruck
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