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, Cost to fix, Online support, Find and book an appointment to fix alert in best affordable workshop, Buy spare parts etc.
1.1 What does this alert says
System has detected issue in the powertrain (drive unit) system.
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. 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.
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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:
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?
3.3 Oil Pump
One of reason could be issue with Oil Pump.
Possible alert code DIR_a149_oilPumpFailure
Please read more details about oil pump repair (cost, part details etc.) in another guide. Link
3.4 Wiring Harness
One of reason could be issue with Wiring harness to the oil pump.
3.5 Connector
There could be some connectors are lose, unplug, messed up etc.
3.6 Drive Unit (Motor)
One of reason could be that high torque has been applied on Gearbox. You may need to inspect and service your car rear motor (Drive Unit). Please read more details about Drive Unit Repair (Cost, best places for repair etc.) Link
3.7 Inverter
One of reason could be issue with Inverter. Please read more details about inverter repair in another guide (How to do, Cost, Part Details etc) Link
Some of the other Hardware issue
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Cost
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Alert Code
Some of possible alert code
Powertrain requires service OK to drive and Avoid hard acceleration - schedule service
- DI_w172
- DI_w147
- DIR_a149
DIR_a149
- DIR_a149_oilPumpFailure
- Description: Drive Inverter Warning: Oil pump failure
- Potential Impact: Initiates reduced drive unit performance and a speed limit on the vehicle, due to reduced gear lubrication and motor cooling.
DI_w147
- DI_w147_highTorqueWearLimit
- Alert Description: Drive Inverter Warning: High-torque mechanical wear limit reached
- An intternal calculation is performed in order to estimate internal, mechanical wear from normal usage.
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