MyTeslaMate
CP family

CP_a173_coverOpenAcChgBlocked

AC charging unavailable - OK to DC Fast Charge

What does the CP_a173_coverOpenAcChgBlocked alert mean?

AC charging is unavailable because the charge port (CP) electronic control unit (ECU) has detected that the CP AC charging connector is not present on the back of the CP inlet.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • AC charging unavailable - OK to DC Fast Charge
  • Service required to restore AC charging

What triggers it

The CP ECU detects the charge port AC charging connector is not present.

When it clears

The CP ECU detects the AC charging connector is present.

Potential impact

AC charging will be unavailable.

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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