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.
Some of common reasons could be issue with Sensor, Harness etc. Exact cause could be find out with the help of Service Alerts in Service Mode.
1.1 What does this alert mean?
Park Assist system has detected a fault that prevents to operate park assistance system the way it should work.
2. How to Diagnose
This alert could come because of one or more system/feature/sensor is disabled/faulty. It need to check additional alerts to find out the cause of this alert. It is possible to find out the exact cause via Remote Diagnosis, Service Mode.
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.
Service Mode > Driver Assist > Sensors
After clicking on sensors, you should be able to see in red if something is not working as expected. Please read more details in another guide (How to do diagnosis) Link
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Depend on alert code, sensor, harness need to be replaced/repaired.
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 (sensor, harness) 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:
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?
3.4 Camera are blocked/blinded
It might be that camera are not clean. You might need to clean cameras. Please check our another guide for more details (how to clean camera, where is camera located etc.) Link
Where are Park Sensor located
Model Y and 3 has total 12 sensors. There are 6 front and 6 sensors at rear. In below Image, you can see 6 front & 6 rear rear sensor location with red dots.
3.5 Sensor
One of reason could be problem with sensor.
There are some methods to check if there is problem with sensors.
- Self diagnose via Service Mode
- Sound Test
3.5.1 Service Mode
It is possible to diagnose via Service Mode. Please have a look in another guide (how to do enable Service Mode).
Touchscreen: Service Mode > Driver Assist > Sensors
Sensor are working correctly
In case, if all sensors are working correctly. You will be able to see with green.
Sensors are not working correctly
In case, if there is any issue with sensor. You will be able to see with red. System will show which sensor/camera is not working.
How to read alert for diagnosis
In Alert, you will also be able to find out which sensor number is not working. In this case, number 4 is not working.
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3.5.2 Sound Test
When car is in drive mode and if sensor is working correctly. It will create static pulsating noise. When someone put ear on sensor. In case if you are not able to listen noise. There could be chances that sensor is bad/faulty.
3.6 Wire Harness
One of reason could be loose, damaged, unplugged wire or connector. Mouse might have eaten some wire. Please find out more details about Harness. Harness details.
3.7 Misplaced Sensor
Please check if there is any sensor pushed into the bumpers or sensor position has been moved.
3.8 Wrong (not correct type) Sensor
One of reason could be that car has wrong sensor. In case, if you have recently replaced sensor and if they are not correct type of sensor for your car model. Please make sure that you have used correct sensor. If you need support to check, buy correct sensor. Please contact us.
Soft Reset
After replacing sensor, vehicle need to run some order.
Vehicle need soft reset.
Radar Sensor Calibration
If car is equipped with radar. Guide for radar sensor calibration. Link
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
Sensor Price
Sensor Part Number
Model Y
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Part Details Link
4. Parking Sensor Repair Guide
Please read in details about how to replace, buy sensor etc in another guide. Link
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Alert Code
Possible alert code
GTW_w182
GTW_w182_parkAssistFailure
PARK3_w011_s4_lin_CommError
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How to Remove & Replace Sensor
Guide to remove & replace Sensor.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I it be done DIY or at your location?
Replacing sensor/harness should not be hard job. In case, if you need online or at your location support for DIY or mobile service. Please contact us.
2. Could it be done outside Tesla?
Yes, it could be.
Source Service Manual 3 Park Assist
