MyTeslaMate
DPB family

DPB_a089_ecuBandgap

Power braking assist reduced

What does the DPB_a089_ecuBandgap alert mean?

The Decoupled Power Brake (DPB) ECU reports a condition affecting its bandgap.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Power braking assist reduced
  • Braking may require increased effort

What triggers it

The bandgap voltage measured by the Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) is not within specification. This can be due to an issue affecting the ADC.

When it clears

No internal issue is detected after changing operation cycle. If the condition persists, the DPB module may require replacement.

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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