APP family
APP_w388_windshieldCameraHeaterFaulted
Windshield camera defogging is limited
What does the APP_w388_windshieldCameraHeaterFaulted alert mean?
The Autopilot electronic control unit (ECU) has detected a hardware condition affecting the windshield camera heater system.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Windshield camera defogging is limited
- Schedule service if condition persists
What triggers it
A hardware condition affecting the functionality of the windshield camera heater system is detected.
When it clears
Clears when the windshield camera heater system operates as expected.
Potential impact
Autopilot features may not be available, or may not function 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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