DI family
DI_a137_noCapableDriveUnits
Unable to drive
What does the DI_a137_noCapableDriveUnits alert mean?
The drive interface (DI) electronic control unit (ECU) detects that none of the vehicle's drive units are capable of producing torque.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Unable to drive
- PULL OVER SAFELY
What triggers it
The DI ECU detects that no drive units are able to produce torque.
When it clears
The DI ECU detects that one or more drive units can produce torque, and a drive cycle is executed.
Potential impact
The drive system cannot produce any torque.
Affected models
Cybertruck
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
Semitruck
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