BMS_a049_SW_Thermal_Event
Shutdown - Pull over and exit vehicle safely
What does the BMS_a049_SW_Thermal_Event alert mean?
The battery management system (BMS) detects conditions that indicate a potential propagating thermal event.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Shutdown - Pull over and exit vehicle safely
- Immediate service is required
What triggers it
At least one brick under/over voltage alert was recently active, and at least one isolation alert was recently active, and at least one battery monitoring board (BMB) missing (MIA) alert was recently active, and the max thermistor temp exceeds the limit, and the pack temperature gradient (maxTemp - minTemp) exceeds the threshold, and that gradient is increasing at a rate greater than the slop threshold.
When it clears
None. This alert clears upon BMS reset.
Potential impact
Indicates rapid temperature rise in conjunction with other critical alerts. Pack may remain inoperable and should be serviced according to proper procedures.
Affected models
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