OBD Guide

P0CFA

Control Pilot Charging Switch A Circuit Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–222 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Inability to charge the car
  • Intermittent charging
  • The malfunction indicator on the dashboard lights up
  • Charging error message on car display
  • Reduced power or inability to start

Causes

  • Charging switch malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the control pilot circuit
  • Problems with the charging port wiring harness
  • Charging control module malfunction
  • Corrosion or poor contact in charging connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the control pilot circuit
  2. Inspect the charging port connectors for damage or corrosion.
  3. Check the charging switch for serviceability
  4. Test the charging control module
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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