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Chrysler P1AFE

A87 (stored or active). Scheduled ch

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence. The verified communication reports that scheduled charging may fail to occur at the desired time.
ServiceContact a Chrysler-authorized service facility if the vehicle does not start, if scheduled charging does not occur as desired, or if P1AFE is present. Ask the facility to review manufacturer communication 0805222 as applicable.
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Quick answer

For a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica in the US, verified manufacturer-communication evidence associates pending DTC P1AFE (with P1AF8) with a no-start condition when the ignition switch is pressed and no MIL is present. The same communication also concerns scheduled charging that does not occur at the desired time. The supplied evidence does not establish the exact technical definition of P1AFE or a specific repair.

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1. What does P1AFE mean?

For a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica in the US, verified manufacturer-communication evidence associates pending DTC P1AFE (with P1AF8) with a no-start condition when the ignition switch is pressed and no MIL is present. The same communication also concerns scheduled charging that does not occur at the desired time. The supplied evidence does not establish the exact technical definition of P1AFE or a specific repair.

2. Technical explanation

P1AFE is supplied as a Chrysler DTC. The canonical database wording is truncated: “A87 (stored or active). Scheduled ch.” Official NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communications, identified as 0805222 and published March 11, 2022, state that a vehicle may not start when the ignition switch is pressed, with no MIL, when P1AFE and P1AF8 are pending DTCs. Those communications also describe scheduled charging not occurring on the desired schedule. The provided excerpt does not state the component, circuit, failure logic, diagnostic procedure, or repair associated with P1AFE.

3. What system is affected?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The verified communication concerns scheduled charging and a possible no-start condition, but it does not identify a specific vehicle system or component for P1AFE.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. Verified evidence identifies possible charging-schedule and no-start concerns, but does not provide a severity classification.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Scheduled charging does not occur on the desired schedule.
  • The vehicle does not start when the ignition switch is pressed, with no MIL, when P1AFE and P1AF8 are pending DTCs.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The verified communication reports that scheduled charging may fail to occur at the desired time.

9. What you can safely do

  • If scheduled charging does not occur as expected, note the selected schedule and the charging result for service diagnosis.
  • If the vehicle does not start when the ignition switch is pressed, arrange service evaluation rather than attempting high-voltage-system repair.
  • Provide the service facility with the stored, active, and pending DTC results, including P1AFE and any accompanying codes.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Use an appropriate diagnostic scan to document whether P1AFE is pending, stored, or active, along with all accompanying DTCs.
  2. Check whether the condition matches the verified communication: scheduled charging does not occur at the desired time, or the vehicle does not start when the ignition switch is pressed without a MIL.
  3. No further diagnostic steps are established by the supplied verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Chrysler-authorized service facility if the vehicle does not start, if scheduled charging does not occur as desired, or if P1AFE is present. Ask the facility to review manufacturer communication 0805222 as applicable.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm vehicle applicability: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, US market.
  • Retrieve and record all stored, active, and pending DTCs.
  • Assess whether P1AFE and P1AF8 are pending when a no-start condition occurs without a MIL.
  • Assess the reported scheduled-charging behavior against the desired schedule.
  • Review manufacturer communication 0805222 for applicable service information.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10212400: 0805222, published March 11, 2022.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10220797: 0805222, published March 11, 2022.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10229141: 0805222, published March 11, 2022.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communication 0805222 describes scheduled charging that does not occur on the desired schedule and a possible no-start when the ignition switch is pressed without a MIL, with pending P1AFE and P1AF8. Supplied applicability is limited to the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica in the US.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P1AFE mean on a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?

The supplied canonical wording is incomplete: “A87 (stored or active). Scheduled ch.” The verified evidence does not provide a complete technical definition for P1AFE.

Can P1AFE be related to a no-start?

Yes. The verified manufacturer communication states that the vehicle may not start when the ignition switch is pressed, with no MIL, when P1AFE and P1AF8 are pending DTCs.

Can P1AFE be related to scheduled charging?

The verified communication includes scheduled charging that does not occur on the desired schedule. It does not establish a standalone causal relationship for P1AFE alone.

Is there a verified repair for P1AFE?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Does this information apply to every Chrysler vehicle?

No. The supplied applicability identifies only the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica in the US.

20. Sources & verification

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