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UMC_a012_pilotFault

Charging equipment communication error

What does the UMC_a012_pilotFault alert mean?

UMC pilot signal is being pulled to an invalid level or pilot generation circuit failure

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Charging equipment communication error
  • Try again or try different equipment

What triggers it

Pilot signal transitioned to an invalid voltage level

When it clears

Pilot signal transitions to a valid voltage level

Potential impact

UMC will not allow charging while the pilot signal is invalid

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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