VCLEFT family
VCLEFT_a299_wipersFactoryDisabled
Windshield wipers unavailable
What does the VCLEFT_a299_wipersFactoryDisabled alert mean?
The wipers have been disabled while the vehicle is in Factory Mode. The wiper enable routine must be run to restore wiper function.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Windshield wipers unavailable
- Schedule service
What triggers it
The vehicle is in Factory Mode and no communication from the wipers over local interconnect network (LIN) has been detected for more than 1 second.
When it clears
The routine to enable wiper function has been run.
Potential impact
No wiper movement or function, even if wipers are connected.
Affected models
Cybertruck
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