OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0CF8 Control Pilot Charging Switch A Circuit/Open
The control pilot charging switch A reports a circuit/open condition. SAE J1772 charging signal handshake may be compromised.
Is it safe to drive with P0CF8?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in switch wire
- PossibleSwitch failed
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
Symptoms
- Charge status indicator shows fault
- Charging may not start or interrupts
- Slower-than-expected charge rate
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Control Pilot Switch A, Wiring Harness, Bms
Related codes
- P2DCEControl Pilot Charging Switch B Circuit/Open
- P0CF5Control Pilot Circuit Low
- P0CF6Control Pilot Circuit High
- P0CF7Control Pilot Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0CF9Control Pilot Charging Switch A Range/Performance
- P0CFAControl Pilot Charging Switch A Circuit Low
- P0CFBControl Pilot Charging Switch A Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.