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EPASTS_a185_sbcscpQAWatchdogReset

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What does the EPASTS_a185_sbcscpQAWatchdogReset alert mean?

This alert is reported by the SBCStartupCauseProvider_A8140x (SBCSCP) component if external question-answer watchdog (Q&A) fails. MCU SM requires it, against systematic SW faults, and random HW faults of the time base.

What you'll see in your Tesla

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What triggers it

if external question-answer watchdog (Q&A) fails (status_0.WD_Fn_S is cleared).

When it clears

EPAS will perform a power cycle. If persist then perform EPAS Software update. Replace HW if the alert persist.

Potential impact

EPAS reset. If reset more than 5 times then EPAS full loss of assist.

Affected models

Model Y Model Y 2025+

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