EPBL family
EPBL_a261_winchModeWithoutSteering
Steering is unavailable
What does the EPBL_a261_winchModeWithoutSteering alert mean?
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) enabled Winch Mode but did not receive the expected messages from the steering system.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Steering is unavailable
- Proceed with caution
What triggers it
Winch Mode is enabled, but the EPB did not receive the expected messages from the steering system.
When it clears
Winch Mode is disabled.
Potential impact
Steering performance may be reduced or steering may be unavailable until Winch Mode is disabled.
Affected models
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
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