MyTeslaMate
CP family

CP_a041_doorSensorUnplugged

Charge port door sensor fault

What does the CP_a041_doorSensorUnplugged alert mean?

The charge port (CP) electronic control unit (ECU) detects that the charge port door sensor is unplugged.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Charge port door sensor fault
  • Charge port may not operate as expected

What triggers it

The CP door potentiometer reads less than 1% for more than 2 seconds.

When it clears

The CP door potentiometer reads greater than 1% for more than 1 second.

Potential impact

The CP door does not actuate properly.

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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