IDB_a127_brakeFluidLevelInvalid
Brake fluid level sensor service required
What does the IDB_a127_brakeFluidLevelInvalid alert mean?
Brake fluid level signal measured by the Integrated Dynamic Brake (IDB) is invalid.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Brake fluid level sensor service required
- Schedule service
What triggers it
The brake fluid level sensor (IDB connector pins 20, 38) is detected to be disconnected for over 5 seconds.
When it clears
THe Integrated Dynamic Brake (IDB) receives a normal bake fluid level signal for over 5 seconds.
Potential impact
Brake Traction Control (BTC), Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), Controlled Deceleration via Parking brake (CDP), Brake Disc Wipe (BDW), and External Brake Request (EBR) may be unavailable. The IDB may be unable to monitor brake fluid level. The vehicle should be driven with extreme caution.
Affected models
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