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.
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 2 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:
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?
Inspect and Service Motor (Drive Unit)
You may need to inspect and service your car front motor. Please read more details about Drive Unit Repair (Cost, best places for repair etc.) Link
Drive Unit Leakage
One of reason could be leakage. Please check more details in another guide. Link
Inverter
One of reason could be issue with Inverter. There could be water/moisture/corrosion in inverter. Please read more details about inverter repair in another guide (How to do, Cost, Part Details etc) Link
Harness
One of reason could be issue with Harness. Harness could be damaged.
Resolver
In case, if you had front damages. Please make check wiring are not damaged.
It is located on right side of the motor and connected by motor harness. Wire is attached to the front sub-frame. In case if you are not able to see damaged wire. You could check with ohm meter.
After repair, you need to do resolver initializing/reset in Toolbox. You could find how to reset in action (Toolbox) when you search with "Resolver"
Possible alert code:
DIF_a154
DIF_a154_resolver
Cost
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Alert Code
Possible alert code
DI_a138
DI_a138_frontUnitDisabled
DIF_a154
DIF_a154_resolver
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