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DI_a008_rearLeftUnitDisabled

Rear left motor disabled - OK to drive

What does the DI_a008_rearLeftUnitDisabled alert mean?

The drive inverter (DI) electronic control unit (ECU) is unable to command a unit torque request to the rear left drive inverter (DIREL) ECU because the rear left drive unit is disabled. This alert is set in addition to one or more DIREL alert(s) indicating the reason why the rear left drive unit is disabled.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Rear left motor disabled - OK to drive
  • Vehicle power may be limited

What triggers it

At least one additional alert is present indicating the rear left drive unit is disabled. Alert log signal data should provide more information on the specific condition(s) detected.

When it clears

Additional alert(s) indicating the rear left drive unit is disabled clear.

Potential impact

The rear left drive unit may be disabled, which may prevent torque or power from being produced on the rear wheels.

Affected models

Cybertruck Model S 2021+ Model X 2021+

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