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Tesla CC_f005

Unable to charge - Wall Connector GFCI tripped Disconnect and retry or use different equipment

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DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeCharging with the affected Wall Connector is unavailable when this alert is active. The verified guidance also states to use different equipment; charging capability with a specific alternative charger is not otherwise established by the supplied evidence.
ServiceIf CC_f005 persists after reconnecting, the verified documentation states that the Wall Connector requires service.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

Tesla alert CC_f005 means the Wall Connector GFCI has tripped and charging is unavailable. Verified guidance is to disconnect and reconnect the Wall Connector, or use different charging equipment. If it persists, the Wall Connector requires service.

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1. What does CC_f005 mean?

Tesla alert CC_f005 means the Wall Connector GFCI has tripped and charging is unavailable. Verified guidance is to disconnect and reconnect the Wall Connector, or use different charging equipment. If it persists, the Wall Connector requires service.

2. Technical explanation

The verified Tesla/NHTSA documentation identifies a ground fault: current is leaking through an unsafe path. It lists a possible line-to-ground or neutral-to-ground fault. The evidence does not establish the exact fault location in an individual vehicle or installation.

3. What system is affected?

Tesla Wall Connector charging equipment and its ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The alert concerns ground-fault protection and prevents charging with the affected Wall Connector.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Charging is unavailable with the Wall Connector.
  • The vehicle displays: “Unable to charge - Wall Connector GFCI tripped.”

6. Possible causes

  • Ground fault: current leaking through an unsafe path.
  • Possible line-to-ground fault.
  • Possible neutral-to-ground fault.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Charging with the affected Wall Connector is unavailable when this alert is active. The verified guidance also states to use different equipment; charging capability with a specific alternative charger is not otherwise established by the supplied evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Disconnect the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnect it, then try charging again.
  • Use different charging equipment.
  • If the condition persists, arrange service for the Wall Connector.
  • Refer to the installation guide for the Wall Connector.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Try charging again after disconnecting and reconnecting the Wall Connector.
  2. If the alert persists, use different charging equipment.
  3. Do not attempt electrical installation or repair work based on this page; the supplied documentation refers to Wall Connector installation guidance and electrician-completed work.

11. When to contact service

If CC_f005 persists after reconnecting, the verified documentation states that the Wall Connector requires service.

12. What the service center may check

  • Evaluate the Wall Connector for the persistent GFCI-trip condition.
  • Follow the applicable Wall Connector installation guide. Specific diagnostic procedures are not established by the supplied evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • If the issue persists, the Wall Connector requires service. The specific repair or replacement is not established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10253660, published March 26, 2024: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253660-9999.pdf
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10250483, published December 1, 2023: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10250483-9999.pdf

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified official NHTSA-hosted Tesla documentation describes CC_f005 as a Wall Connector GFCI trip, identifies a ground fault with possible line-to-ground or neutral-to-ground fault, and instructs users to reconnect, use different equipment, and obtain Wall Connector service if the issue persists. Applicability supplied: US Tesla Model 3 (2017–2023), Model S (2012–2023), and Model X (2016–2023).

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Tesla CC_f005 mean?

It means the Wall Connector GFCI has tripped and charging is unavailable. The documentation identifies a ground fault.

What should I do first?

Disconnect the Wall Connector from the vehicle, reconnect it, and try charging again. The verified guidance also says to use different equipment.

What if CC_f005 keeps returning?

The documentation states that the Wall Connector requires service if the issue persists.

Does CC_f005 mean the vehicle cannot be driven?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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