CP family
CP_a132_contractAuthTimeout
Charging station authentication required
What does the CP_a132_contractAuthTimeout alert mean?
The charge port (CP) electronic control unit (ECU) detects that the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) is still in an authentication state.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Charging station authentication required
- See station instructions to start charging
What triggers it
The EVSE spends longer than expected in the authentication state.
When it clears
The EVSE finishes authenticating or communication between the EVSE and the CP ECU times out.
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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