MyTeslaMate
IDB family

IDB_a042_btcActive

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What does the IDB_a042_btcActive alert mean?

Brake Traction Control (BTC) control is active.

What you'll see in your Tesla

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What triggers it

The IDB has begun actuating BTC requests.

When it clears

All wheels have exited BTC control.

Potential impact

The Integrated Dynamic Brake (IDB) is actuating an external request to build brake torque at one or more wheels to control wheel spin from motor torque.

Affected models

Model Y 2025+

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