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ADSP family

ADSP_w066_rearPwsFault

External speaker fault

What does the ADSP_w066_rearPwsFault alert mean?

The Audio Digital Signal Processor (ADSP) has detected a fault condition preventing functionality of the Rear Pedestrian Warning System (RPWS).

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • External speaker fault
  • Service is required

What triggers it

ADSP has detected a fault condition preventing RPWS speaker functionality.

When it clears

RPWS speaker and/or wiring are repaired and ADSP no longer detects the fault condition causing loss of functionality.

Potential impact

RPWS functions may not work.

Affected models

Model 3 2017-2023 Model 3 2024+ Model Y Model Y 2025+

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