MyTeslaMate
PCS family

PCS_a086_dcdcInsufficientCooling

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What does the PCS_a086_dcdcInsufficientCooling alert mean?

DCDC does not have enough cooling, DCDC system may limit its output power

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Not Available

What triggers it

DCDC converter detects difference in ambient temperature vs. DCDC converter temperature exceeding threshold, indicating that cooling may not be sufficient

When it clears

DCDC converter detects difference in ambient temperature vs. DCDC temperature is below threshold

Potential impact

No impact

Affected models

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

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