ESP family
ESP_a081_PressureSensorShort
ABS (anti-lock braking system) disabled
What does the ESP_a081_PressureSensorShort alert mean?
Brake Pressure Sensor A: Line Short to Ground or Interruption.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- ABS (anti-lock braking system) disabled
- Drive with caution
What triggers it
Pressure Sensor Master Cylinder 1 Line Error
When it clears
Escalate issue to confirm need for replacement
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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