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GTW family

GTW_w050_sdCardInitFailure

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What does the GTW_w050_sdCardInitFailure alert mean?

The vehicle gateway (GTW) cannot initialize its microSD card, which may indicate the microSD card is not installed correctly or needs to be replaced.

What you'll see in your Tesla

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What triggers it

The GTW file system driver unsuccessfully attempts to initialize the GTW microSD card. The GTW is unable to communicate with its microSD card.

When it clears

The GTW successfully initializes its microSD card. The GTW is able to communicate with its microSD card. May also clear after a GTW reboot.

Potential impact

Controller area network (CAN) logs / logging and vehicle firmware updates will be unavailable.

Affected models

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

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