MyTeslaMate
UMC family

UMC_a009_vehConnOT

Cannot charge - Charge handle temperature high

What does the UMC_a009_vehConnOT alert mean?

UMC vehicle connector exceeded temperature threshold

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Cannot charge - Charge handle temperature high
  • Check charge handle or charge port for debris

What triggers it

UMC vehicle connector (charge handle) temperature has risen above 75 C

When it clears

UMC vehicle connector (charge handle) temperature has fallen below 73 C

Potential impact

UMC will not allow charging until the charge handle cools sufficiently

Affected models

Cybertruck Model 3 2017-2023 Model 3 2024+ Model S 2021+ Model X 2021+ Model Y Model Y 2025+

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