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UMC family

UMC_w040_gndDisconnected

Mobile Connector inadequately grounded

What does the UMC_w040_gndDisconnected alert mean?

Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) AC input side ground impedance exceeded warning threshold. Charging is not affected.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Mobile Connector inadequately grounded
  • Connect to grounded outlet

What triggers it

UMC AC input side ground impedance is above 1 Mohm

When it clears

UMC AC input side ground impedance has fallen below 10 kOhms

Potential impact

UMC will display a warning LED pattern, but will allow charging at the nominal current

Affected models

Model S 2012-2020 Model X 2015-2020

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