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PCS family

PCS_a032_excessiveGridTransientsDetected

Poor electric grid power quality detected

What does the PCS_a032_excessiveGridTransientsDetected alert mean?

The Power Conversion System (PCS) electronic control unit (ECU) detects excessive transients on the electrical grid, causing AC charging to be limited or unavailable.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Poor electric grid power quality detected
  • Try different charging station or location

What triggers it

The PCS ECU detects excessive transients on the electrical grid, causing one or more charger phases to enter an error state.

When it clears

The PCS ECU no longer detects excessive transients on the electrical grid.

Potential impact

The rate of AC charging may be reduced, or AC charging may be unavailable.

Affected models

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

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