PCS family
PCS_a081_dcdcPchgTimeout
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What does the PCS_a081_dcdcPchgTimeout alert mean?
PCS DCDC timed out attempting to precharge HV bus
What you'll see in your Tesla
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What triggers it
DCDC converter timed out when attempting to precharge HV bus
When it clears
DCDC converter state machine clears faults
Potential impact
Inability to precharge HV bus, inability to support 12V system, inability to drive
Affected models
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
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