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.
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.
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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.
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
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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)
Cost
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Alert Code
Possible alert code
1. VCSEC_a222
VCSEC_a222_TPMSSystemMalfunction
Pressure sensor fault may clear next drive
2. MCU_w012
MCU_w012_TPMS_systemFault
Pressure sensor fault may clear next drive
3. UI_a017_TPMS_systemFault
VCSEC_a221_TPMSSoftWarning
VCSEC_a266_TPMSSoftWarningFrontLeft
VCSEC_a267_TPMSSoftWarningFrontRight
VCSEC_a268_TPMSSoftWarningRearLeft
VCSEC_a269_TPMSSoftWarningRearRight
4. VCSEC_a253_TPMSLowBattery
5. VCSEC_a220_TPMSSensorPairingNotCompleted
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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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