MyTeslaMate
CP family

CP_w054_cableNotSecured

Charge port latch not engaged

What does the CP_w054_cableNotSecured alert mean?

Charge port (CP) expects the cable to be secured, but the charge port latch has not secured the cable in place. AC charge rate may be reduced, and DC charging may be unavailable.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Charge port latch not engaged
  • Fully insert charge cable or check for obstruction

What triggers it

A charge cable is detected. The charge port (CP) latch position sensor indicates the latch is disengaged, either after the charge port has attempted to engage the latch or when the latch is already expected to be engaged.

When it clears

The charge port (CP) latch engages, or the cable is unplugged from the charge port.

Potential impact

AC charge rate may be reduced, and DC charging may be unavailable.

Affected models

Model S 2012-2020 Model X 2015-2020

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