Tesla "Front passenger safety restraint system fault" Guide to fix

Tesla "Front passenger safety restraint system fault" Guide to fix

1. Introduction

This is generic alert. There could be many reasons for this alert. In this free guide, you will get info about how to diagnose the issue, 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.

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

Please read more details about Remote Diagnosis in another guide (How to do, Cost etc.) Link If you need support. Please Contact Us Phone/Whats App +49(0)15226242038

2.3 Service Mode

It could be possible to do self diagnose via Service Mode.

Check service alerts and Safety and Restraint Status 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.
How to check Safety and Restraint Status in Service Mode

You could check Airbag and Seat status in Service Mode, which will gave an indication/idea with faulty component. 

Service Mode > Safety and Restraints

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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.

 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. 

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 few reasons for this issue. Some of common reasons could be followings:

3.3 Seat belt Sensor or wire

One of reason could be misalignment with Seat Belt Sensor, Harness etc.

Harness Part Number - If needed, you can find Harness Parts

3.4 Seat Harness and Connector

One of reasons could be lose, broken, unplugged Harness or connector. It need to check plugs under the seats. Harness details link

3.5 Seat

One of reason could be issue with Seat.

3.6 Water on Seat

One of reason could be water/moisture/liquid on seat. Turning on heater for some time. It could help. Seat need to be dried out.

3.7 Occupant Classification System (OCS) Filter Module

There was Service Bulletin (SB-19-20-003) for Model 3 for OCS Filter Module. If you are having module 3 and having this issue. Please have a look on SB-19-20-003.

Part Number Module - OCS Filter Harness (1517054-00-A)

Ferrite (1479450-00-A)

Guide to remove & replace OCS

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. Online Support

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6. Find, compare and Book workshop to Fix it

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7. Alert Code

Possible alert code

RCM_a021 Front left safety restraint system fault

Tesla Front Passenger Safety Restraint System Fault
RCM_d022 Rear right safety restraint system fault
RCM_d023 Rear left safety restraint system fault
RCM_a056_passengerFrontOCS

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I drive the Car?

Yes, you can. However its recommend to fix/check with earliest possible.

Car Under Warranty

It is recommend to connect with car manufacturer.

 

 

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