VCLEFT family
VCLEFT_a397_swsTouchOutOfRangeFault
Steering wheel buttons and horn unavailable
What does the VCLEFT_a397_swsTouchOutOfRangeFault alert mean?
Check for electrical short or open for touch
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Steering wheel buttons and horn unavailable
- Service required to restore functionality
What triggers it
SWS detected an electrical short or open for touch
When it clears
Requires a power cycle or hardware replacement
Potential impact
Loss of functionality due to functional safety checks
Affected models
Model 3 2024+
Model Y 2025+
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