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ESP family

ESP_a178_IBSTOutputRodActInvalid

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What does the ESP_a178_IBSTOutputRodActInvalid alert mean?

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) electronic control unit (ECU) is receiving invalid messages from the iBooster (IBST) ECU on the Party controller area network (CAN) bus.

What you'll see in your Tesla

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What triggers it

The ESP ECU receives invalid messages from the IBST ECU on the Party CAN bus.

When it clears

The ESP ECU begins receiving valid messages from the IBST ECU on the Party CAN bus.

Potential impact

Brake boost functionality may be limited or unavailable. Hydraulic Brake Compensation (HBC) may be activated.

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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