PLCRLY family
PLCRLY_a132_contractAuthTimeout
Charging station authentication required
What does the PLCRLY_a132_contractAuthTimeout alert mean?
Charging session cannot begin because the EVSE is still in authentication state
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Charging station authentication required
- See station instructions to start charging
What triggers it
The EVSE spent an unexpected amount of time in the authentication state
When it clears
Cleared when the EVSE finishes authenticating or the communication with the EVSE times out
Potential impact
Charging session may not start
Affected models
Model S 2012-2020
Model X 2015-2020
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