MyTeslaMate
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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