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 could cost to fix the alert, 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. You could also buy new and used spare parts with best price 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.
Please read more details in another guide (How to do diagnosis) Link
You could also check Service Mode > Chasis > Brakes
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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 | 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 |
- ESP_a050_FrRWSSLargeAirGap
- Clear Condition: Check wheel alignment and WSS mounting
- Potential Impact: Will disable VD/TC and degrade ABS
- ESP_a007_PumpMotorFault
- ESP_a008_pumpMotor12VsupplyLow
- Voltage across pins 1 and 13 on the ESP connector below specification
- ESP_a010_12VUndervoltage
- VCFRONT_a133_espEFuseTrip
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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
