DTC P1CA4-00: Charger Pre-charging Malfunction [09/2016 - ]: Description

2020 Toyota Prius Prime LimitedSECTION Description

The charge control ECU built into the electric vehicle charger assembly monitors its internal operation. If it detects a precharge malfunction, it stores a DTC. If these DTCs are output, replace the electric vehicle charger assembly.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Warning Indicate
P1CA4-00 Charger Pre-charging Malfunction After plug-in charging is performed, precharge has not been completed for a certain amount of time.
(1 trip detection logic)
Electric vehicle charger assembly Comes on Master Warning Light:
Comes on
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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