1. Introduction
This is generic alert and there could be many reasons for this alert. In this free guide, you will get 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. 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.
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
There are airbags and seats under safety and restraints section.
- Airbags
- Seats
Airbags: This sections allows users to see the current status of each Airbag components.
Seats: This sections allows users to see the current status of each component in a Seat .
You could click on component to get more information.
- Green light indicates working as expected
- Yellow light indicates potential fault/issue
- Red light indicates potential fault/issue detected
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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.
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 make sure that the car latest software version. Please read more details in another guide. Link
3.3 Hardware Issue
There could be some hardware issue/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?
Seat belt Sensor/Harness
One of reason could be unplugged, misalignment with Seat Belt Sensor, Harness etc.
Harness Part Number - If needed, you can find Harness Parts
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
Seat
One of reason could be issue with Seat.
Steering Column
One of reason could be issue with Steering Column.
Airbag
One of reason could be issue Airbag.
Cost
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Repair Estimate
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Online Support
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Alert Code
Some of most common possible alert code
RCM_d089
RCM_d090
RCM_a003
- RCM_a003_warningIndicator
- Set condition: The restraint control module has detected an issue with the safety system.
- Clear condition:
- The restraint system may not function as designed.
RCM_a011
- RCM_a011_eepromDataLocked
RCM_a014
RCM_a015
RCM_a015
RCM_a019
- RCM_a019_pretenShldrFrontLeft
- The restraint system may not function as designed.
- Set condition: There is a fault with the front-left shoulder pretensioner.
RCM_a021
- RCM_a021_pretenLapFrontLeft
- There is a fault with front-left pretensioner
RCM_a023
- RCM_a023_loadLimiterLeftSide
RMC_a029
- RMC_a029_driverABActiveVent
- There is a fault with the driver active vent
RCM_a044
- RCM_a044_upFrontSensorLeft
- There is a fault with the front-left impact sensor
RCM_a045
RCM_a046
- RCM_a046_sideAccelBPillarLeft
- The restraint system may not function as designed.
- Set condition: There is a fault with the left B-Pillar impact sensor.
RCM_a047
- RCM_a047_sideAccelBPillarRight
- There is a fault with the right B-Pillar impact sensor
RCM_a050
- RCM_a050_upFrontSensorCenter
- There is a fault with the front center impact sensor
- Set condition. There is a fault with the front center impact sensor.
- Clear condition. The fault is rectified.
- The restraint system may not function as designed.
RCM_a060
- RCM_a060_stepsLeft
- There is fault with the left seat track position sensor.
RCM_a061
RCM_a067
RCM_a069
RCM_a079
RCM_a089
RCM_a090
RCM2_a003_warningIndicator
RCM2_a633_comOCS1PMIA
RCM_a032_curtainABLeft
RCM_a021
- Front left safety restraint system fault
RCM_a094
- RCM_a094_comVCRIGHTStatus
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I do at Local Workshop, Independent Tesla Workshop?
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2. Can I do it/repair yourself/myself (DIY)?
Some of repair could be done at DIY. In case, if you needed Tools, Know-How, Time etc. Please feel to contact us. We will be happy to provide you online support.
Note: Please do not work with high voltage components. If you do not need needed/proper Tools, Know-How etc. It could be dangerous.
3. Mobile repair service?
In some of cases, we could also provide mobile services. Please feel to contact us where are you located and what kind of repair are you looking for.
4 Car not under warranty, salvage, accident, flood, modified cars?
It is highly recommended to perform repair with independent workshop to save money.
5. Car under warranty?
In case if your car is under warranty. It is recommended to perform certain repair works (HV Components, ADAS etc) with OEM during warranty period. Wear and Tear Part Repair could be done with independent workshop to save money. Please read more details in another guide. Link
6. Alert still appearing after repair?
There could be many reasons. Some of reasons could be please make sure that repair was done in correct way, did you restart system after performing repair? did you Reinstall Firmware? Still appearing alert: Please free to Contact Us. We will be happy to provide you online support. Phone/Whats App +49(0)15226242038
