Tesla Maximum battery charge level How to Fix

Tesla "Maximum Battery Charge Level Reduced" Guide to Repair it, Cost, Find Compare and Book best affordable Workshop (BMS_u018, BMS_u029)

1. Introduction

This is generic alert. There could be many reasons for this alert.

1.1 What does this alert says?

Car will be able to drive and charge. However, it will not able to charge maximum level (100%).

2. How to Diagnose

This alert could come because of one or more system/feature is disabled/faulty. It need to check additional alerts to find out the cause of this alert.

It could be possible to find out the exact cause via Remote Diagnosis, Service Mode.

2.1 How to check additional alert

It could be possible to find out exact cause via Remote Diagnosis, Service Mode.

2.2 Remote Diagnosis

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2.3 Service Mode

It could be possible to do self diagnose via Service Mode.

How to read service alerts in Service Mode

  • On the touchscreen, click Controls > Software
  • Touch and hold the large word "MODEL" for 2 seconds and then release.
  • Enter "service" as access code.
  • After clicking on Service Alerts. You can read service alerts. If there is anything wrong with car. It will show in active alerts.

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Depend on alert/fault code, car might need to be repaired/serviced.

3. How to Fix it

Some of alert could come because of software bugs. Some of alert could resolve after restarting the system, software update/reinstall.

3.1 Restart Touchscreen

Restarting the touchscreen could resolve the issue.

  • Shift car into park.
  • Hold down both scroll buttons on the steering wheel until the touchscreen turns black.
  • Wait approximately 30 seconds for the touchscreen to restart.

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3.2 Powering Off the Car

If restarting the touchscreen have not resolved the alert/issue. You could try Powering Off the car.  

  • Please shift car into park
  • On the touchscreen please touch Controls > Safety > Power Off
  • Please wait for at least for two minutes without interacting with the car. Please do not open the doors, touch the brake pedal, touch the touchscreen etc.
  • After 2 minutes, please press the brake pedal or open the door to wake the car (Source Tesla)

3.3 Software Bug

One of reason could be problem with software bug. Updating latest software version might solve the issue. Please read more details in another guide. Link

Faulty Components

There could be problem with Battery Cells, Battery Module, BMB Board etc.

3.4 Battery Cells

In most of cases, there could be problem with one or two cells are out out of order inside the Battery Module. It is possible to change/repair only those broken cells module. However, its not highly recommended to change/repair cells individually. If one cell is broken, it could be that another cell is about run-down soon.

It is recommend to replace High Voltage Battery. Please check out more details about Battery replacement in another Guide (How much it cost, how to do, buy used and new battery, find compare & book best affordable workshop to replace battery etc.) Link

3.4.1 Battery Cells repair Cost

It could cost from $3500. Cost can very depend on how many module need to change, type of workshop, location etc. If you are looking for workshop who offer such services with good prices. Please contact us.

3.5 BMB

Please check out more details in another guide. Link

3.6 High Voltage Battery Replacement

If you would like to replace High Voltage Battery. Please check out more details about Battery Replacement in another Guide (How much it cost, how to do, buy used and new battery, find compare & book best affordable workshop to replace battery etc.) Link

4. Cost

Cost could vary depend on issue, type of workshop, location. If you are looking for online support or affordable independent workshop. Please free to contact us or have a look in Price List

Cost could very depend on issue and lot of factors. However, it could cost 3,500 - 15,000. It is highly recommend to repair battery with high voltage battery repair specialist shop. If you are looking for one shop. Please contact us with Service Alert screenshot and in which region/city/country are you looking for.

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Code

Possible alert code

1. BMS_u018

  • BMS_u018_SOC_Imbalance_Limiting
Tesla Maximum battery charge level BMS_u018
What does this alert mean?

It indicate that there is an imbalance within the battery. It means that one or more battery bricks have lower or higher capacities as compared the way it should be.

How to diagnose

Cell Voltage: It is possible to check cell voltage with the help you ScanMyTesla App.

2. BMS_u029

BMS_u029

Tesla Maximum battery charge level BMS_u029 How to Fix, Cost

3. BMS_u025_Brick_Voltage_Limit

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FAQ

1. Can I clear the Code?

Please do not clear until issue got repaired/resolved. If you clear the alert in toolbox. It will appear again as long as issue is not repaired.

2. Which workshop can fix the issue with affordable prices?

Please contact us in which country/city, you are looking for repair.

3. What is Brick?

Brick is group of cell in Module.

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