MyTeslaMate
ESP family

ESP_a256_epbmStatusTimeout

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What does the ESP_a256_epbmStatusTimeout alert mean?

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) electronic control unit (ECU) is not receiving messages from the Electronic Parking Brake Module (EPBM) on the Party controller area network (CAN) bus within the expected time frame.

What you'll see in your Tesla

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What triggers it

The ESP ECU does not receive messages from the EPBM on the Party CAN bus within the expected time frame.

When it clears

The ESP ECU begins receiving messages from the EPBM on the Party CAN bus within the expected time frame.

Potential impact

Parking brake functionality may be limited or unavailable.

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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