Tesla "ABS (anti-lock braking system) disabled" Guide to Fix it

Tesla "ABS (anti-lock braking system) disabled" Guide to fix

1. Introduction

This is generic alert and there could be many reasons for this alert. In this free guide, you will get info about how to diagnose the issue, what could be the reasons for this alert, how to fix it, Cost to fix, Online support, Find best affordable workshop to fix it etc.

You might get lot of alerts with ADAS features (ABS Anti-lock braking system disabled, Stability control disabled etc.) are disabled.

Tesla "ABS (anti-lock braking system) disabled" Guide to Fix it

1.1 What is ABS?

ABS stands for Anti-lock braking system.

1.2 ABS Indicator Light

You might able to see ABS light on screen.

Tesla ABS indiactor light on how to fix

2. How to Diagnose

This alert could come because of one or more system/feature disabled, wheel speed sensor is faulty, harness damaged etc. 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 the exact cause via Remote Diagnosis, Service Mode. In case, if you need support to check additional alerts. Please Connect Us

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 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 diagnosis) Link

In case, If you need support for diagnosis. Please Connect Us.

If you need support. 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 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. To fix some of alerts, 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. 

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

Software Bug and Glitches

One of reason could be problem with software bug and glitches. Did you get alert after updating recent software version? If yes, it could resolve with future software version. Please send us Service Alert screenshot. So we will inform you if it could be related to bug. 

Hardware Issue

There could be some hardware faulty. Some of common hardware issues could be followings:

3.4 Wheel Speed Sensor

One of reason could be that wheel speed sensor is faulty. It could be diagnosed with the help Service Alerts in Service Mode. Please see below how to read service alerts. Please send us Service Alert Screenshot. We will be happy to help you.

You could also check Service Mode > Chasis > Brakes

Please read more details about wheel speed sensor repair in another guide (How to replace, cost, part details, Buy Wheel speed sensor etc.) Link

3.5 Harness

One of reasons could be harness is damaged. It need to check if there is any damage.

3.6 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?

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

5. Alert Code

Possible alert code

ESP_a044 ESP_a044_FrRWSSLostSignal Wheel Speed Sensor fault due to missing wheel speed signal
ESP_a046 ESP_a046_FrRWSSWrongSensor Wrong sensor is mounted on front right wheel
ESP_a067 ESP_a067_ReRWSSOpenOrShortToGnd Short circuit of the Rear Right Wheel Speed Sensor
ESP_a025 FrLWSSOpenOrShortToGnd Short circuit of the WSS_FL sensor line to and or line interruption (sensor or supply line)
ESP_a050 ESP_a050_FrRWSSLargeAirGap WSS fault due to Alignment or adjustment incorrect
ESP_a038 ESP_a038_FrLWSSGeneralFault

Tesla "ABS (anti-lock braking system) disabled" ESP_a044 Guide to Fix it
Tesla "ABS (anti-lock braking system) disabled" ESP_a046 Guide to Fix it
Tesla "ABS (anti-lock braking system) disabled" ESP_a067 Guide to Fix it
ESP_a050
  • ESP_a050_FrRWSSLargeAirGap
  • Clear Condition: Check wheel alignment and WSS mounting
  • Potential Impact: Will disable VD/TC and degrade ABS
ESP_a050_FrRWSSLargeAirGap Guide to fix it
ESP_a039_FrRWSSOpenOrShortToGnd
ESP_a007
  • ESP_a007_PumpMotorFault
ESP_a008
  • ESP_a008_pumpMotor12VsupplyLow
  • Voltage across pins 1 and 13 on the ESP connector below specification
ESP_a010
  • ESP_a010_12VUndervoltage
VCFRONT_a133
  • VCFRONT_a133_espEFuseTrip

6. Online 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.

7. Find, compare and Book workshop to Fix it

If are you looking for best workshop who is expert to fix such issue with good price. Please contact us we will be happy to organize an appointment with workshop or find, compare and book best workshop in Workshop Locator

8. Book an Appointment

If you would like to book an appointment.

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9. Buy New/Used Spare Parts

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FAQ

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4 Car not under warranty, salvage, accident, flood, modified cars?

It is highly recommended to perform repair with independent workshop to save money.

5. 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 

6. 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? Still appearing alert: Please free to Contact Us. We will be happy to provide you online support. Phone/Whats App +49(0)15226242038

 

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