Tesla Model S: 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 - No primary Wall Connector
Check that primary unit is powered and available
What this alert means:
Load sharing (circuit breaker sharing) network: Need one (and only one) Wall Connector set as primary.
What to do:
Only one Wall Connector can be set to a primary configuration. Have your electrician confirm:
1. Only one of the Wall Connectors is set as primary.
2. All other Wall Connectors linked to the primary unit are set to paired position (position F).
For more information, see the installation guide for your Wall Connector.
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Unable to charge - More than 1 primary unit
Ensure only 1 Wall Connector is set as primary
What this alert means:
Load sharing (circuit breaker sharing) network: Need one (and only one) Wall
Connector set as primary.
What to do:
Only one Wall
Unable to charge - Incorrect switch setting
Wall Connector rotary switch must be adjusted
What this alert means:
Incorrect rotary switch setting.
What to do:
Have your electrician adjust the Wall Connector's internal rotary switch to a
valid o
Charging equipment not recognized
Try again or try different equipment
The charge port is unable to detect whether a charge cable is inserted or the
type of charge cable connected.
If this alert appears while a charge cable is conne
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Predicting Energy Usage
When navigating to a destination, Model S helps you
anticipate your charging needs by calculating the
amount of energy that remains when you reach your
destination. When navigating, the map displays this
calculation next to the battery icon on the turn-by-turn
direction list (see Navigating to
Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove the wiper arms (refer to procedure).
Remove the particulate filter (refer to procedure).
Remove the plastic rivets (x4 or x6) that secure the cowl to the
body.
Remove the plastic rivets that secur
