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.
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.
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
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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.
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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. 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.
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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 | ||
| ESP_a050 | ESP_a050_FrRWSSLargeAirGap | WSS fault due to Alignment or adjustment incorrect |
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