1. Introduction
This is generic alert and there could be many reasons for this alert. In this guide, you will get information about how to diagnose the exact cause of this alert, what could be the reasons for this alert, how to fix it, How much it could cost to fix the alert, How to get remote quick, easy and affordable support (Whats App +49(0)15226242038), Find and compare best affordable workshop in your region and book an online appointment to fix alert, Information about spare part number and name. You could also buy new and used spare parts with best price etc.
Write message to us Whats App +49(0)15226242038. We will be happy to help you with affordable prices.
1.1 What does this alert say?
It says that there is problem with TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) - TPMS Sensor, Sensor Battery, TPMS Module etc.
2. How to Diagnose
This alert could come because of one or more system/feature is disabled/faulty. The exact cause of this alert could be diagnosed with the help additional alerts.
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
Please read more details about Remote Diagnosis in another guide (How to do, Cost etc.) Link If you need support. Please Contact Us Phone/Whats App +49(0)15226242038
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 4 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.
Please read more details in another guide (How to do enable Service Mode) Link
In case, If you need support for diagnosis. Please Connect Us.
Please send us "Service Alert" Screenshot via Contact or Whats App +49 (0) 15226242038. We will be happy to help you to explain alert and how could be fixed, cost, support for fixing if possible online support or to organize an appointment with independent best affordable workshop.
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. In some case, car might need hardware repair.
3.1 Restart System
Some of alert could resolve after restarting the touchscreen or power of the car.
Restart Touchscreen
Firstly, you could try with soft reset (restart touchscreen)
How to restart soft reset (restart touchscreen)
- Please shift car into park.
- Hold down both scroll buttons on the steering wheel until the touchscreen turns black.
- Please wait approximately 30 seconds for the touchscreen to restart.
Please read more details in another guide (how to do). Link
Powering Off the Car
If soft reset (restart touchscreen) have not resolved the alert/issue. You could try hard reset (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)
3.2 Software issue
Some of alert could be related to software issue.
Software Bug and Glitches
One of reason could be problem with software bug and glitches. Did you get this alert after updating recent software version? If yes, it could be related with software bug and could resolve with future software update. Please send us Service Alert screenshot. So we will inform you if it could be related to software bug. Link
Firmware not updated
One of main reasons could be that firmware is not updated. Have you checked recent update and updated to recent version? If not, we recommend you to do that. Please read more details in another guide. Link
3.3 Hardware Issue
There could be some hardware faulty. Some of common hardware issues could be followings:
Recent Repair/Service
Did this alert pop up after recent repair/service? If yes, please let us know which repair/service was done recently. Some alerts could pop up if repair/service is not done in proper way. If system/alert has not be reset. Did you use aftermarket/used part?
This alert could come up if you have recently replaced tire/wheels, not correct TPMS Sensors etc.
TPMS Sensor
There could be issue with TPMS Sensor. Sensor could be bad/faulty.
How to check which sensor is not working?
Touchscreen > Control > Service
You could be able to see tire pressure value when was last the time. It was updated. With the help updated time, you could see which sensor is not reporting value.
Sensor Price
It could cost around 500 dollars to replace all 4 sensors. 1 Sensor will cost in between 28 to 85 Euro. Cost could vary depend on few factors. If you would like to buy TPMS Sensor. Please have a look in catalog Link or contact us
Please read more details in another guide (Part cost, labor cost, after-market TPMS Sensor, find and book affordable tire workshop to replace TPMS Sensor etc) Link
How to remove & replace TPMS Sensor
Guide to remove & replace. Link
Dead/Low Battery
There could be issue with Battery. There is small battery which has certain lifespan which could be dead. It might need to replace.
Possible alert code VCSEC_a253_TPMSLowBattery
Module - TPMS
There could be issue with Module.
How to remove & replace Module. Link
Tires/Wheels
This alert could come if you recently installed/replaced or alternatives Tires/Wheels.
Wrong TPMS Sensor
This alert could come if have installed correct TPMS Sensor.
Low Voltage (Disconnect and Connect)
Some of alert could resolve alert after disconnecting and connecting low voltage battery. Please feel to contact us we will be happy to answer whether it will work (Whats App +49(0)15226242038). Please read more details how to do. Link
Some of the other Hardware issue
Please send us your Service Alerts screenshot, video, Model, Year. Please describe issue as much as you can etc. We will be happy to help you. We will be happy to help you what could be other hardware issue.
Please feel free to Contact or Whats App +49 (0) 15226242038. We will be happy to help to fix alert.
4. How to Reset TPMS Sensors
Some of TPMS System (for example Continental) has built-in features that automatically detects a new set of wheel sensors. However for some TPMS system, it might need to reset. It could be done via the car's touchscreen.
Touchscreen> Service > Reset TPMS Sensors
Reset the sensor based on wheel size. (Source Tesla)
Cost
Cost could vary depend on issue, type of workshop, location. If you are looking for online support or affordable Tesla independent workshop. Please feel to Contact Us or Call/Whats App +49 (0) 15226242038. Please have a look on common repair prices Price List
Repair Estimate
Please feel to Contact Us or Call/Whats App +49 (0) 15226242038. We will be happy to provide you estimate and book an appointment for you in best affordable workshop.
Remote Support
In case, if you have any question or need any support/help. Please feel to contact us Contact Us or Call/Whats App +49 (0) 15226242038.
Find, compare and Book best affordable workshop to fix alert
If are you looking for best workshop who is expert to fix such issue with good price. You can find and compare hundreds of Tesla independent workshops. Please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to organize an appointment with workshop. Please find best workshop through our Workshop Locator
Book an Appointment to fix Alert
If you would like to book an appointment with transparent prices (no hidden cost, unexpected surprises).
Book an appointment to fix alert in an affordable Workshop
Buy New/Used Spare Parts
Part price could vary depend on condition (New, Used etc.), OEM or Aftermarket part etc.
If you would like to buy new/used spare parts. Please have a look in our catalog or Contact Us Phone/Whats App +49(0)15226242038
Alert Code
Some of most common possible alert code.
You might have received one of following alert.
- VCSEC_a221
- VCSEC_a222
- VCSEC_a266
- VCSEC_a267
- VCSEC_a268
- VCSEC_a269
- MCU_w012
VCSEC_a222
- VCSEC_a222_TPMSSystemMalfunction
- Tire pressure monitoring system fault
- Pressure sensor fault may clear next drive
VCSEC_a220
- VCSEC_a220_TPMSSensorPairingNotCompleted
- Alert Description: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) pairing process was started but not completed. TPMS will not be fully configured.
- Potential Impact Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will not be fully configured.
- Set condition: Fewer than 4 sensors have paired.
- Clear condition: All 4 sensors have been connected for at least 5 seconds
VCSEC_a221
- VCSEC_a221_TPMSSoftWarning
VCSEC_a253
- VCSEC_a253_TPMSLowBattery
- Alert Description: One or more sensors have indicated a low battery
- Set condition: One or more battery voltages are below 2.5v
- Clear condition: All reported battery voltages are above 2.75v
VCSEC_a266
- VCSEC_a266_TPMSSoftWarningFrontLeft
VCSEC_a267
- VCSEC_a267_TPMSSoftWarningFrontRight
VCSEC_a268
- VCSEC_a268_TPMSSoftWarningRearLeft
- Alert Description: Rear left tire may be slightly underinflated or leaking.
VCSEC_a269
- VCSEC_a269_TPMSSoftWarningRearRight
MCU_w012
- MCU_w012_TPMS_systemFault
- Tire pressure monitoring system fault
- Pressure sensor fault may clear next drive
UI_a017
- UI_a017_TPMS_systemFault
Please send us your "Service Alert" Screenshot via Contact or Whats App +49 (0) 15226242038. We will be happy to provide you support to fix/reset alert with affordable prices without going to service center which could save your money and time. We can help you to explain the possible cause, how to diagnose, how to fix/reset/repair etc.
Donation/Support
If you feel you have benefited from this free guide. Please consider donation, which will help us to create more such free guide for you. It will also show us that this guide was helpful for you. Click on "Donation"
For Repair Workshop Owner
If you car repair workshop owner and would like to add your workshop in our list. Please contact us.
For Car Mechanic
There are some car owner who like to buy spare parts from OEM or Aftermarket and prefer to do Mobile Service, DIY or need support. If you would like to offer this services to car owner in your region. Please contact us.
Comment
Please leave us comment if you have any questions, if you would like to add/edit/delete some content in guide, if you would like to have guide on any another topic etc.
Share this guide Link
Please feel to share this guide/website link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Some more information about Tesla TPMS Sensor.
Models from 2012-2014 could have Baolong and model from 2014 2020 could have Continental. Baolong TPMS System does not show values on the center display. It is also possible to convert the Baolong to Continental through retrofit Kit.
2. Still appears alert after repair?
There could be many reasons. Some of reasons could be did you drive car after repair? System need time to learn new values.
3. What is lifespan for TPMS Sensor?
If you have car more than 5 years old. It could be that TPMS sensor is faulty. TPMS sensor could last for 5-10 years.
Can I do at Local Workshop, Independent Tesla Workshop?
Yes, you can. However, please make sure that workshop knows how to work to Tesla Cars. If local workshop need any support. Please feel to contact us. We will be happy to provide online shop. You can also find workshop in our Workshop Locator.
Can I do it/repair yourself/myself (DIY)?
Some of repair could be done at DIY. In case, if you needed Tools, Know-How, Time etc. Please feel to contact us. We will be happy to provide you online support.
Note: Please do not work with high voltage components. If you do not need needed/proper Tools, Know-How etc. It could be dangerous.
Mobile repair service?
In some of cases, we could also provide mobile services. Please feel to contact us where are you located and what kind of repair are you looking for.
Car not under warranty, salvage, accident, flood, modified cars?
It is highly recommended to perform repair with independent workshop to save money.
Car under warranty?
In case if your car is under warranty. It is recommended to perform certain repair works (HV Components, ADAS etc) with OEM during warranty period. Wear and Tear Part Repair could be done with independent workshop to save money. Please read more details in another guide. Link
Alert still appearing after repair?
There could be many reasons. Some of reasons could be please make sure that repair was done in correct way, did you restart system after performing repair? did you Reinstall Firmware? Did you use used spare parts? Still appearing alert: Please free to Contact Us. We will be happy to provide you online support. Phone/Whats App +49(0)15226242038
Source: When to check
