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RCM2 family

RCM2_a861_typeApprovalStringNotLearned

Safety restraint system issue

What does the RCM2_a861_typeApprovalStringNotLearned alert mean?

EU vehicle type approval string is not learned.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Safety restraint system issue
  • Service is required

What triggers it

EU EDR BOL bit == 1 && factory default string (0xFF) is detected in RDBI FD45.

When it clears

Clears when the vehicle type approval string is programmed when the restraintsHardwareType is set to EU.

Potential impact

Homologation requirement to program Whole Vehicle Type Approval String is not met.

Affected models

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

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