DFLKF family
DFLKF_a023_torqueTrapped
Locking differential not disengaged - Drive with caution
What does the DFLKF_a023_torqueTrapped alert mean?
Torque trapped condition in differential locker detected.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Locking differential not disengaged - Drive with caution
- Turn steering left/right while driving slowly
What triggers it
Differential locker has not qualified a full disengagement after seeing some axle speed in the disengaging state.
When it clears
Differential locker has qualified a successful disengagement, received an engagement request, become unavailable, or been power cycled.
Potential impact
Vehicle maneuverability affected until locker is able to disengage.
Affected models
Cybertruck
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