IDB_a060_RCUstatusDLC
Backup power braking assist unavailable
What does the IDB_a060_RCUstatusDLC alert mean?
Redundant Control Unit (RCU) status message RCU_status was not received or message length is incorrect.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Backup power braking assist unavailable
- OK to drive - Schedule service
What triggers it
RCU_status is not received for longer than 100 milliseconds or RCU_status is received with incorrect message length for longer than 100 milliseconds.
When it clears
RCU_status Controller Area Network (CAN) message is received with the correct message length for 100 milliseconds.
Potential impact
There may be an issue with the transmitting Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or CAN bus.
Affected models
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