APP family
APP_w133_mainCamInitFault
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What does the APP_w133_mainCamInitFault alert mean?
When the Autopilot electronic control unit (ECU) boots, the main camera is unable to initialize.
What you'll see in your Tesla
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What triggers it
When the Autopilot ECU boots, communication cannot be established with the main camera
When it clears
Communication issue is rectified with the main camera, ECU is rebooted, and camera is initialized.
Potential impact
Autopilot features are not available
Affected models
Cybertruck
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
Semitruck
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