MyTeslaMate
BMS family

BMS_w149_SW_precharge_too_short

Unable to start vehicle

What does the BMS_w149_SW_precharge_too_short alert mean?

The battery management system (BMS) has detected that the length of time it took the vehicle to precharge was too short.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Unable to start vehicle
  • Service is required

What triggers it

The BMS detected that the voltage on the DC link bus rose faster than expected.

When it clears

The BMS detects that the condition clears.

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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