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DI family

DI_a239_neutralRequestByPM

Vehicle automatically shifted to Neutral

What does the DI_a239_neutralRequestByPM alert mean?

The pedal monitor (PM) electronic control unit (ECU) requests that the drive interface (DI) shifts into Neutral.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Vehicle automatically shifted to Neutral
  • Shift into D or R to drive

What triggers it

The DI receives a shift request from the PM when the vehicle's speed is above 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

When it clears

The DI exits Neutral, or the accelerator pedal is pressed.

Potential impact

The DI automatically shifts to Neutral without user request.

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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