MyTeslaMate
VCRIGHT family

VCRIGHT_a258_PTCStuckInBoot

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What does the VCRIGHT_a258_PTCStuckInBoot alert mean?

PTC heater stuck in bootloader due to high current at startup

What you'll see in your Tesla

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What triggers it

PTC is sending out boot ID when not intended, indicating that it is stuck in bootloader

When it clears

PTC is not longer sending out boot ID

Potential impact

May result in reduced HVAC heating performance

Affected models

Model 3 2017-2023 Model 3 2024+ Model S 2021+ Model X 2021+ Model Y Model Y 2025+

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