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ESP_a022_WSSDirectionFault

ABS (anti-lock braking system) disabled

What does the ESP_a022_WSSDirectionFault alert mean?

Wheel Speed Sensor: General Fault.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • ABS (anti-lock braking system) disabled
  • Drive with caution

What triggers it

This error will be set if 2 rotation directions of the sensor signal are in one direction, the other 2 rotations are in the other direction OR 2 rotation directions of the sensor signal have no rotation, 1 rotation in one direction, 1 rotation in other direction

When it clears

Check proper mounting of all four WSS. Monitor clears when all wheel speed sensors show the same rotation for 20 seconds.

Potential impact

Will disable VDC/TC and degrade ABS

Affected models

Cybertruck Model 3 2017-2023 Model 3 2024+ Model S 2021+ Model X 2021+ Model Y Model Y 2025+

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