VCTPMS_a102_PTC_MIA
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What does the VCTPMS_a102_PTC_MIA alert mean?
One or more of the messages the vehicle controller receives periodically from the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater electronic control unit (ECU) is not received, indicating the PTC heater ECU may be unavailable (MIA).
What you'll see in your Tesla
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What triggers it
One or more of the expected messages from the PTC heater ECU is not received.
When it clears
The vehicle controller starts receiving the expected messages from the PTC heater ECU.
Potential impact
Thermal management system features depending on PTC heater functionality may be limited or unavailable.
Affected models
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