MyTeslaMate
VCLEFT family

VCLEFT_a553_driveBlckBySteeringSync

Unable to drive - Allow steering wheel to align

What does the VCLEFT_a553_driveBlckBySteeringSync alert mean?

Vehicle unable to drive while steering wheel is not synchronized

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Unable to drive - Allow steering wheel to align
  • Reduce turning force on steering wheel

What triggers it

Steering wheel is not synchronized when a DRIVE request is active

When it clears

Steering system is operational or DRIVE request is no longer active

Potential impact

Vehicle may be unable to drive

Affected models

Cybertruck

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