APP family
APP_w162_mainCameraTypeError
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What does the APP_w162_mainCameraTypeError alert mean?
The Autopilot electronic control unit (ECU) detects a physical attribute of the camera that does not match the expected main camera type for the vehicle configuration.
What you'll see in your Tesla
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What triggers it
The Autopilot ECU detects an unexpected physical attribute of the camera. Specific reason(s) should be available in alert log signal data.
When it clears
The Autopilot ECU detects the expected main camera type for the vehicle configuration.
Potential impact
Autopilot features may be unavailable, or may not function as expected.
Affected models
Cybertruck
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2012-2020
Model S 2021+
Model X 2015-2020
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
Semitruck
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