VCTPMS family
VCTPMS_a164_TPMSSystemMalfunction
Tire pressure monitoring system fault
What does the VCTPMS_a164_TPMSSystemMalfunction alert mean?
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System vehicle controller (VCTPMS) is unable to detect all of the wheel unit sensors, which may reduce TPMS functionality.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Tire pressure monitoring system fault
- Pressure sensor fault may clear next drive
What triggers it
The VCTPMS does not detect the expected number of wheel unit sensors while the vehicle is driven for more than 8 minutes.
When it clears
The VCTPMS detects the expected number of wheel unit sensors.
Potential impact
TPMS functionality may be reduced or may not function as expected.
Affected models
Semitruck
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