SSFA family
SSFA_a160_TLE5501Fault
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What does the SSFA_a160_TLE5501Fault alert mean?
The primary motor position sensor has been deemed invalid.
What you'll see in your Tesla
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What triggers it
The motor position sensor signals have failed a safety check.
When it clears
The alert will clear if the motor position sensor signals satisfy safety requirements for a sufficient window. The steering rack should be replaced.
Potential impact
The motor is disqualified and rack control health is degraded.
Affected models
Cybertruck
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