EPAS3S family
EPAS3S_a053_extWatchdogError
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What does the EPAS3S_a053_extWatchdogError alert mean?
External watchdog error
What you'll see in your Tesla
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What triggers it
Regulator reported failure for External watchdog
When it clears
Clear fault and power cycle
Potential impact
Reduced assist, EAC inhibited, and SASQF = UNDEFINABLE_ACCURACY
Affected models
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
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