Tesla Model S: Unable to charge - Insufficient grounding
Proper wiring or outlet grounding must be verified
What this alert means:
No ground connection detected in the Wall Connector.
What to do:
Have the Wall Connector inspected by an electrician to make sure it is properly grounded. Your electrician should ensure there is proper grounding at your circuit breaker or power distribution box and also ensure that appropriate connections are made to the Wall Connector.
For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector.
Disconnect and retry or use different equipment
What this alert means:
Ground fault. Current is leaking through an unsafe path. Possible Line to ground or Neutral to ground fault.
What to do:
Try charging again by disconnecting the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnecting. If the issue persists, turn OFF the circuit breaker servicing the Wall Connector, wait 10 seconds, turn the circuit breaker ON again, then try reconnecting the Wall Connector to the vehicle. If the issue persists, consult your electrician or contact Tesla.
For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector.
Unable to charge - Wall Connector GFCI tripped
Disconnect and retry or use different equipment
What this alert means:
Ground fault. Current is leaking through an unsafe path. Possible Line to ground or Neutral to ground fault.
What to do:
Try charging again by disconnecting the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnecting. If the issue persists, turn OFF the circuit breaker servicing the Wall Connector, wait 10 seconds, turn the circuit breaker ON again, then try reconnecting the Wall Connector to the vehicle. If the issue persists, consult your electrician or contact Tesla.
For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector.
Unable to charge - Wall Connector issue
Wall Connector needs service
What this alert means:
Wall Connector hardware issue. Possible issues include:
- Contactor not working
- Self-test of internal ground fault monitoring circuit failed
- Thermal sensor disconnected
- Other hardware component issues
What to do:
An internal issue was detected by the Wall Connector.
1. Try charging again by disconnecting the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnecting.
2. If the issue persists, turn OFF the circuit breaker for the Wall Connector, wait 10 seconds, and turn the circuit breaker ON again. Then try reconnecting the Wall Connector to the vehicle.
3. If the issue persists, have an electrician make sure all wires are properly connected and torqued according to the instructions in the Wall Connector Installation Manual.
4. Once your electrician has completed all work and restored power to the Wall Connector, try charging again by reconnecting the Wall Connector to the vehicle.
5. If the issue persists, the Wall Connector requires service.
For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector.
Unable to charge - Wall Connector GFCI tripped
Disconnect and retry or use different equipment
What this alert means:
Ground fault. Current is leaking through an unsafe path. Possible Line to ground or Neutral to ground fault.
What to do:
Try charging again by disconnecting the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnecting. If the issue persists, turn OFF the circuit breaker servicing the Wall Connector, wait 10 seconds, turn the circuit breaker ON again, then try reconnecting the Wall Connector to the vehicle. If the issue persists, consult your electrician or contact Tesla.
For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector.
Unable to charge - Wall Connector overcurrent
Disconnect and retry or use different equipment
What this alert means:
Over current protection.
What to do:
Reduce the vehicle's charge current setting. If the issue persists, service is required.
For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector.
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Voltage must be within Wall Connector rating
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Over or under voltage protection.
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Check charge handle or charge port for debris
What this alert means:
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What to do:
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Unable to charge - Wall Connector issue
Wall Connector needs service
What this alert means:
Wall Connector hardware issue. Possible issues include:
Contactor not working
Self-test of internal ground fault monitoring circuit failed
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