OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0CFC Control Pilot Charging Switch A Intermittent/Erratic
The control pilot charging switch A reports a intermittent/erratic condition. SAE J1772 charging signal handshake may be compromised.
Is it safe to drive with P0CFC?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyConnector not seated
- PossibleNoisy ground reference
- Less likelyConnector with intermittent contact under vibration
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
- P2DD2Control Pilot Charging Switch B Intermittent/Erratic
- P0CF9Control Pilot Charging Switch A Range/Performance
- P0CFAControl Pilot Charging Switch A Circuit Low
- P0CFBControl Pilot Charging Switch A Circuit High
- P0CFDControl Pilot Charging Switch A Stuck Off
- P0CFEControl Pilot Charging Switch A Stuck On
- P0CFFHybrid/EV Battery Pack Coolant Pump A Stuck/Stalled
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.