IBST family
IBST_a051_ecuBandgap
Power braking assist reduced
What does the IBST_a051_ecuBandgap alert mean?
iBooster (IBST) detected and Electronic Control Unit (ECU) bandgap failure.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Power braking assist reduced
- Braking may require increased effort
What triggers it
IBST ECU Badgap failure detected.
When it clears
iBooster can not recover from this condition. iBooster replacement may be required.
Potential impact
IBST may not operate as expected.
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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