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TAS_a178_wadeFault

Wade Mode unavailable - Do not enter water

What does the TAS_a178_wadeFault alert mean?

The Tesla Air Suspension (TAS) electronic control unit (ECU) detects Wade functionality is unavailable due to inability to keep the high voltage (HV) battery pack pressurized.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Wade Mode unavailable - Do not enter water
  • Feature may be restored on next drive

What triggers it

TAS ECU detects inability to support Wade functionality. Alert log signal data should provide more information on how the system was unable to pressurize the HV pack due to hardware issues related to airlines, pressure sensor, or valves.

When it clears

Vehicle-power-state cycle from off to on.

Potential impact

Wade functionality is not available.

Affected models

Cybertruck

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