Tesla "High-Voltage Battery Repair Guide" Remote support to fix, Cost

1. Introduction

In this guide, you will get all information about How to diagnose, How to repair, How to remove and replace, How much it could cost part and labor, How to get remote support, Find and compare best affordable workshop in your region and book an online appointment for repair, Information about spare part number and name, How and where to buy new, remanufactured and used spare parts with best price etc.

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In most of cases high voltage battery could be repaired instead battery replacement with new battery, which could save thousands of euro/dollars, which is also sustainable.  

1.1 What could cause the high voltage battery to fail?

    There could be many reasons. Some of most common reason could be followings:

    • One of typical cause is moisture accumulation, water ingress in Battery.
    • Isolation Alert
    • Physical damage

    There are some Tesla Battery Independent specialist shops which can repair battery. Please contact us for more details.

    2. How to Diagnose

    It could be diagnose via Remote Diagnosis, Service Mode.

    2.1 Remote Diagnosis

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    2.2 Service Mode

    It could be possible to find out the exact cause of the alert with the help of services alerts in Service Mode.

    How to check service alerts in Service Mode
    • On the touchscreen, click Controls (vehicle icon) > 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

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

    How to diagnose fault inside Battery pack?

    Our remote diagnosis solution can help you to find the fault in battery pack, faulty brick, module etc, which could save your time. 

    We had recently a customer who open the battery pack. He found everything perfect. He cleared the alert. When you put battery pack back he got again same alert. He contacted us. We performed diagnosis and informed him faulty module and brick number. 

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    3. Labor Cost

    Labor cost could vary depend on type of workshop, location. If you are looking for best affordable Tesla independent workshop. Please free to contact us Call/Whats App +49(0)15226242038 or find best affordable workshop in our Workshop Locator

    3.1 Labor Cost in Authorised Service Center

    It could cost labor rate per hour * Flat Rate Time. Labor rate per hour could vary depend on location. However it could cost in between 175 - 275 euro/dollars per hours. Flat rate time could vary depend on work. If you would like to know Flat Rate Time for particular work. Please contact us.

    3.2 Labor Cost in Independent Workshop

    It could vary depend on type of workshop, city/region/country etc.

    Please have a look on some of most common repair/services prices Price List

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    4. Part Cost

    Part price could vary depend on condition (New, Used etc.), OEM or Aftermarket part etc.

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    5. Repair Estimate

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    6. Part Name and Number (details)

    Model Year Part Number Part Name
    S
    X
    Y
    3

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    How to remove and replace

    Alert Code

    Some of most common possible alert code.

    You might have received one of following alert.

    BMS_f003, BMS_w003

    • BMS_f003_HW_Module_Alarm
    • BMS_w003_HW_Module_Alarm
    • The battery management system (BMS) has detected that one or more of the battery modules has reported an alert. This alert may be set falsely at extremely low

    BMS_f017, BMS_w017, 

    • BMS_f017_SW_Brick_OV
    • BMS_w017_SW_Brick_OV
    • The battery management system (BMS) has detected that a brick is reporting a voltage above the maximum acceptable cell voltage.
    • Potential Impact Inability to

    BMS_u018

    • BMS_u018_SOC_Imbalance_Limiting
    • The battery managed system (BMS) detects a condition internal to the high voltage (HV) battery that requires it to limit the maximum allowed brick voltage.

    BMS_a018

    • BMS_a018_SW_Brick_UV
    • Alert Description The battery management system (BMS) has detected that a brick has fallen below the minimum brick voltage.

    BMS_w021

    • BMS_w021_SW_Dr_Limits_Regulation
    • Alert Description The battery management system (BMS) limits power because the pack current, pack voltage, or brick voltage, is outside of the expected bounds.

    BMS_u025

    BMS_a079

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    BMS_w090

    BMS_f097

    • BMS_f097_HW_BMB_Under_Voltage
    • A battery monitoring board (BMB) reports a brick under voltage event, indicating that the BMB has detected a brick voltage lower than the minimum allowed brick

    BMS_f098

    • BMS_f098_HW_BMB_Over_Voltage
    • A battery monitoring board (BMB) reports a brick over voltage event, indicating that the BMB has detected a brick voltage higher than the maximum allowed brick

    BMS_f107, BMS_w107

    • BMS_f107_SW_Cell_Voltage_Sensor
    • BMS_w107_SW_Cell_Voltage_Sensor
    • Alert Description The battery management system (BMS) detects a brick voltage measurement that is inaccurate.
    • Please contact us, we will provide you more details about this alert and how to fix/reset.

    BMS_a146

    • BMS_a146_SW_Brick_Overdisc  
    • The battery management system (BMS) has detected that a brick is over-discharged. Potential Impact: Inability to charge, drive, or support the low voltage (LV)

    BMS_W163

    • The battery management system (BMS) has detected that contactors have undergone stress from a wide-open throttle (WOT) event.

    BMS_w164

    • BMS_w164_SW_Brick_SOC_Imbalance
    • The battery management system (BMS) detects a state of charge (SOC) imbalance between bricks associated with the same module.

    BMS_w165

    • BMS_w165_SW_Module_SOC
    • The Battery Management System (BMS) detects a state of charge (SOC) imbalance between modules.
    • Potential Impact: No expected impact on vehicle functionality.

    BMS_w166

    • BMS_w166_SW_AhToBeCharged_Imbal

    BMS_W173

    • BMS_w173_SW_Brick6_Sense
    • The battery management system (BMS) has detected battery monitor board (BMB) brick 6 voltage sense inconsistencies.

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    Do not repair only Battery Pack, Do Preventative Battery Repair

    If you open the HV Battery. It could be good to check couple of things as preventative maintenance, most common issues in particular HV Packs, so HV Battery will be in good condition for next couple of years (Kilometers) and customer does not worry for next couple of years. 

    You should repair all possible causes.

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    FAQ

    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 

    How HV Battery can fail?

    There are numbers of ways.

    Some of common most common reasons are 

    • water ingress 
      • It could come through different ways. Please feel to contact us to know which ways. 

    Pressure Test

    My Tesla car shows 0 range?

    There could be many reasons. Please feel to contact us. We will be happy to help you. 

    Case 1: One of customer replaced module in HV pack and car showed 0 range. He contacted us. We provided him remotely solution and issue got resolved. Please feel to contact us. We will be happy to provide you solution. 

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