Tesla Tire Pressure Monitoring System Fault Guide to Fix it

Tesla "Tire pressure monitoring system fault" Guide to fix It

1. Introduction

This is generic alert and there could be many reasons for this alert. In this free guide, you will 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.

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.

Tesla Tire Pressure Monitoring System Fault Guide to Fix  it

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

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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.

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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. 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

Hardware Issue

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

3.3 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.

3.4 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

Tesla TPMS Sensor Repair Guide

How to remove & replace TPMS Sensor

Guide to remove & replace. Link

3.5 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

3.6 Module - TPMS

There could be issue with Module.

How to remove & replace Module. Link

3.7 Tires/Wheels

This alert could come if you recently installed/replaced or alternatives Tires/Wheels.

3.8 Wrong TPMS Sensor

This alert could come if have installed correct TPMS Sensor.

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)

How to reset Tesla TPMS Sensors alert

Cost

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Repair Estimate

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Online Support

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Alert Code

Possible alert code

1. VCSEC_a222

VCSEC_a222_TPMSSystemMalfunction

Pressure sensor fault may clear next drive

Tesla VCSEC_a222 Tire Pressure monitoring system fault

2. MCU_w012

MCU_w012_TPMS_systemFault

Pressure sensor fault may clear next drive

MCU_w012 Tesla Tire Pressure Monitoring System Fault Guide to Fix  it

3. UI_a017_TPMS_systemFault

UI_a017_TPMSSystemFault Guide to fix

VCSEC_a221_TPMSSoftWarning

VCSEC_a266_TPMSSoftWarningFrontLeft

VCSEC_a267_TPMSSoftWarningFrontRight

VCSEC_a268_TPMSSoftWarningRearLeft

VCSEC_a269_TPMSSoftWarningRearRight

4. 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

5. 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

 

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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.

 

 

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