Tesla "Steering assist reduced" Guide to fix

Tesla "Steering assist reduced" 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 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 cost to fix, How to get online support, Find and compare best affordable workshop in your region and book an online appointment to fix alert, Information about spare part number and name and buy new and used spare parts with best price etc.

Tesla Steering assist reduced Guide to Fix it Steering may require increased effort

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. 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 enable Service Mode) Link

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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.

 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 make sure that the car latest software version. Please read more details in another guide. Link

3.3 Hardware Issue

There could be some hardware issue/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?

Steering Rack

One of reason could be issue with Steering Rock. Please read more details about Steering Rock Repair in another guide. Link

Connectors

Connector could be lose, unplugged etc.

Harness

could be rodent damages. It will not cover under warranty. It could be good idea to repair with independent workshop to save money.

Wheel Alignment

Angle Sensor

Grounding Stud corroded

There could be corrosion on ground bolt. It need to cleanand need to perform firmware updates. Link

G098

Clockspring

Module

4. Cost

Cost could vary depend on issue, type of workshop, location. If you are looking for online support or affordable independent workshop. Please feel to contact us Contact Us or Call/Whats App +49 (0) 15226242038 or have a look in 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

Online Support

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Find, compare and Book best affordable workshop to Fix it

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Alert Code

Some of most common possible alert codes

GTW_w021_EPAS3PversionMismatch

GTW_w036

GTW_w074

GTW_w075

Tesla Steering assist reduced GTW_w075 Guide to Fix it Steering may require increased effort

 

UI_a020_SteeringReduced

Tesla Steering assist reduced UI_a020 Guide to Fix it Steering may require increased effort
UI_a020_SteeringReduced Guide to fix

EPAS_w001_steeringFault

 

EPAS3P_a013_gateDriveError

EPAS3P_a034_vRegError

EPAS3P_a072_motFeedFwdError

could be problem with steering motor.

EPAS3P_a086_dasMia

EPAS3P_a113_sasStatusError

Steering Angle Sensor

EPAS3P_a115_ecuStatMia

EPAS3P_a126_apsMia

 

SCCM_a019_angleSppedAboveLimit

SCCM_a020_angleInternalError

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What will happen?

Steering could be hard to rotate.
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