MyTeslaMate
DPB family

DPB_a047_pPlungerPlausCheckFailure

Power braking assist reduced

What does the DPB_a047_pPlungerPlausCheckFailure alert mean?

Pressure sensor signal implausible high compared to motor load.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Power braking assist reduced
  • Braking may require increased effort

What triggers it

Pressure sensor of active circuit shows an implausible too high pressure. Calculation of the expected pressure based on motor torque, angular acceleration and best-case gear efficiency and comparison with the pressure sensor signal.

When it clears

Ignition off; wait 5 seconds; Ignition on

Potential impact

System will request Hydraulic Boost Compensation when driver pressed the brake pedal.

Affected models

Model Y 2025+

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