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CP_a163 — Cover Open Dc Chg Blocked

Full alert identifier: CP_a163_coverOpenDcChgBlocked

Message shown in the car

DC Fast Charging unavailable - OK to AC charge Service required to restore DC Fast Charging

Alert description

DC charging is unavailable because the charge port (CP) electronic control unit (ECU) has detected that the high voltage (HV) back cover and/or CP AC charging connector are not present on the back of the CP inlet.

Potential impact

DC charging will be unavailable.

Set condition

The CP ECU detects the HV back cover and/or charge port AC charging connector are not present.

Clear condition

The CP ECU detects the HV back cover and AC charging connector are present.

Signals to check

Open this alert in Service Mode Plus and review the Payload tab. Use the field names below to identify the values shown by your vehicle.

Signal Unit
Cover 1 Open Counts CP_a163_cover1OpenCounts %
Cover 2 Open Counts CP_a163_cover2OpenCounts %
Signal Unit
Cover 1 State CP_a163_cover1State
0
CLOSED
1
OPEN
2
SHORT TO GND
3
SHORT TO VBAT
4
SNA
—
Cover 2 State CP_a163_cover2State
0
CLOSED
1
OPEN
2
SHORT TO GND
3
SHORT TO VBAT
4
SNA
—

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