CP family
CP_a116_misconfigurationDetected
Unable to charge - Service is required
What does the CP_a116_misconfigurationDetected alert mean?
The installed charge port (CP) electronic contol unit (ECU) is not compatible with the vehicle.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Unable to charge - Service is required
- Charge port configuration error
What triggers it
The installed charge port (CP) electronic contol unit (ECU) is not compatible with the vehicle.
When it clears
The installed CP ECU is compatible with the vehicle.
Potential impact
Charging does not start.
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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