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BMS family

BMS_f009_SW_Pos_Contactor_Drive

Service is required

What does the BMS_f009_SW_Pos_Contactor_Drive alert mean?

There is an issue with the positive contactor drive circuit. This alert may indicate an open contactor drive circuit, a falsely closed contactor loop, an increase in the contactor coil current during economized operation, or that a contactor has popped open during operation.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Service is required
  • Schedule service now

What triggers it

The battery management system (BMS) detects unexpected current through the positive contactor drive circuit.

When it clears

The BMS detects nominal current through the positive contactor drive circuit.

Potential impact

Inability to charge, drive, or support the low voltage (LV) system

Affected models

Model S 2012-2020 Model X 2015-2020

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