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CP_a151_badPilotDiodeDetected

Charge port error detected - Service is required

What does the CP_a151_badPilotDiodeDetected alert mean?

The charge port (CP) electronic control unit (ECU) detects the control pilot voltage is outside of the nominal range while using Tesla electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), indicating an internal condition on the CP ECU.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Charge port error detected - Service is required
  • AC charging may not function / OK to Supercharge

What triggers it

The CP ECU detects the control pilot voltage did not go below -10V while using Tesla EVSE.

When it clears

The CP ECU detects a nominal control pilot voltage or the CP ECU is replaced.

Potential impact

AC charging may be unavailable during the next charging session. No expected impact on Supercharging functionality.

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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