VCLEFT family
VCLEFT_a221_hardwareLoadshedTriggered
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What does the VCLEFT_a221_hardwareLoadshedTriggered alert mean?
Hardware loadshed protection is initiated on the Vehicle Controller Left (VCLEFT). Non-critical loads are expected to be unavailable until the protection clears.
What you'll see in your Tesla
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What triggers it
The 16V bus reports an undervoltage or overcurrent condition on VCLEFT while the vehicle is in Drive.
When it clears
Hardware loadshed protection resets when the vehicle is parked and the 16V bus voltage exceeds 10V.
Potential impact
Non-critical loads unavailable in Drive.
Affected models
Model 3 2024+
Model Y 2025+
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