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Audi P31CF00

Charge cover A recognition cover locking

DriveUnknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive with P31CF00.
ChargeUnknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether charging is safe or available with P31CF00.
ServiceAudi service assessment is appropriate because this code is included in Audi manufacturer communications. Urgency is not established by the supplied evidence.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

P31CF00 is an Audi DTC defined as “Charge cover A recognition cover locking.” Verified evidence lists it in Audi manufacturer communications for certain US-market 2020–2021 e-tron vehicles.

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1. What does P31CF00 mean?

P31CF00 is an Audi DTC defined as “Charge cover A recognition cover locking.” Verified evidence lists it in Audi manufacturer communications for certain US-market 2020–2021 e-tron vehicles.

2. Technical explanation

Audi identifies P31CF00 as “Charge cover A recognition cover locking.” The supplied official manufacturer-communication evidence lists this DTC among codes addressed in charging-related communications; however, the supplied evidence does not establish a specific failure mechanism, diagnostic procedure, or repair for P31CF00 alone.

3. What system is affected?

Charge cover A recognition/cover-locking function. No broader system assignment is established by the supplied verified evidence.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. No severity classification is established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive with P31CF00.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether charging is safe or available with P31CF00.

9. What you can safely do

  • Do not attempt high-voltage-system repairs.
  • Have the DTC assessed by an Audi-qualified service facility if it is present.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm the stored DTC with appropriate vehicle diagnostics. Further troubleshooting steps are not established by the supplied verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Audi service assessment is appropriate because this code is included in Audi manufacturer communications. Urgency is not established by the supplied evidence.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify P31CF00 is present in vehicle diagnostic results.
  • Review applicable Audi manufacturer communications for the vehicle’s exact configuration and condition.
  • No further service checks are established by the supplied verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10186996, Audi document A9321422061788_1, published February 5, 2021. It lists P31CF00 among DTCs in the communication.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10189601, Audi document A9321452061788_2, published March 29, 2021. It lists P31CF00 among DTCs in the communication.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10191572, Audi document A9321472061788_3, published April 30, 2021. It lists P31CF00 among DTCs in the communication.

16. Recall information

  • No recall information was supplied in the verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official NHTSA-hosted Audi manufacturer communications: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10186996-0001.pdf ; https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10189601-0001.pdf ; https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10191572-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Audi code P31CF00 mean?

Audi defines P31CF00 as “Charge cover A recognition cover locking.”

Which vehicles are supported by the supplied applicability evidence?

US-market Audi e-tron model-year 2020–2021 vehicles. The supplied records include a 2021 entry and a 2020–2021 entry.

Does P31CF00 confirm that charging will fail?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Is P31CF00 covered by a recall?

No recall information was supplied in the verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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