DPB family
DPB_a023_initialPlungerCheckFailed
Power braking assist reduced
What does the DPB_a023_initialPlungerCheckFailed alert mean?
The initial brake plunger test was unsuccessful.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Power braking assist reduced
- Braking may require increased effort
What triggers it
Plunger is inoperable. Alert is raised if Initial Plunger Check fails.
When it clears
New power cycle.
Potential impact
System will be running in fully degraded state. Braking may require increased effort. Hydraulic Boost Compensation will be triggered when driver pressed brake pedal.
Affected models
Model Y 2025+
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