MyTeslaMate
DI family

DI_a174_notOkToStartDrive

Unable to drive

What does the DI_a174_notOkToStartDrive alert mean?

The drive interface (DI) electronic control unit (ECU) detects that the low voltage (LV) supply is too low to shift into Drive.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Unable to drive
  • Voltage supply too low

What triggers it

The DI ECU detects that the LV supply is below the alert threshold.

When it clears

The DI ECU detects that the LV supply is above the alert threshold.

Potential impact

The vehicle cannot enter Drive.

Affected models

Cybertruck Model 3 2017-2023 Model 3 2024+ Model S 2021+ Model X 2021+ Model Y Model Y 2025+

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