ADSP family
ADSP_w050_extSpkFault
External speaker fault
What does the ADSP_w050_extSpkFault alert mean?
The Audio Digital Signal Processor (ADSP) has detected an electrical condition condition preventing functionality of the external speakers
What you'll see in your Tesla
- External speaker fault
- Service is required
What triggers it
ADSP detects an electrical condition preventing external speaker functionality.
When it clears
ADSP no longer detects an electrical condition.
Potential impact
Pedestrian Warning System (PWS), horn, and other external speaker functions may not operate as expected.
Affected models
Cybertruck
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
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