VCFRONT family
VCFRONT_a186_noDriveChgCableCon
Charge cable connected to vehicle
What does the VCFRONT_a186_noDriveChgCableCon alert mean?
Drive has been requested while a charge cable is connected to the vehicle. The vehicle cannot enter drive until the charge cable has been disconnected.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Charge cable connected to vehicle
- Disconnect charge cable to drive
What triggers it
Drive request while a charge cable is connected to the vehicle.
When it clears
Charge cable is disconnected from the vehicle.
Potential impact
Vehicle will not drive until the charge cable is disconnected.
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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