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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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