Tesla Alert Codes Explained
Every Tesla reports internal alert codes (like BMS_a117)
when something needs attention. Search the dictionary below to find what an alert means and what to do about it.
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| Signal Name | Description | Condition | Impact | Important |
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Right Middle (V-Bar) PedPro Impact Accelerometer (PCSMR) - Open Circuit
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There is an issue with the right middle pedestrian impact sensor.
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The Pedestrian Safety System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Right Middle (V-Bar) PedPro Impact Accelerometer (PCSMR) - Short to Battery
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There is a short to battery with the right middle pedestrian impact sensor.
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The Pedestrian Safety System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Right Middle (V-Bar) PedPro Impact Accelerometer (PCSMR) - Short to Ground
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There is an issue with the right middle pedestrian impact sensor.
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The Pedestrian Safety System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Left Middle (V-Bar) PedPro Impact Accelerometer (PCSML) - Defect
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There is an issue with the left middle pedestrian impact sensor.
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The Pedestrian Safety System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Left Middle (V-Bar) PedPro Impact Accelerometer (PCSML) - Connected but not Configured (Wrong Sensor Connected)
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There is an issue with the left middle pedestrian impact sensor.
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The Pedestrian Safety System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Left Middle (V-Bar) PedPro Impact Accelerometer (PCSML) - Initialization Failure
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There is an issue with the left middle pedestrian impact sensor.
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The Pedestrian Safety System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Left Middle (V-Bar) PedPro Impact Accelerometer (PCSML) - Communication Error
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There is an issue with the left middle pedestrian impact sensor.
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The Pedestrian Safety System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Left Middle (V-Bar) PedPro Impact Accelerometer (PCSML) - Cross Coupled
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There is a cross coupling with the left middle pedestrian impact sensor.
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The Pedestrian Safety System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Left Middle (V-Bar) PedPro Impact Accelerometer (PCSML) - Open Circuit
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There is an issue with the left middle pedestrian impact sensor.
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The Pedestrian Safety System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Left Middle (V-Bar) PedPro Impact Accelerometer (PCSML) - Short to Battery
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There is a short to battery with the left middle pedestrian impact sensor.
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The Pedestrian Safety System may not perform as designed.
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No
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RCM_a089_comCHCANPH3
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Not Applicable.
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The restraint system may not function as designed.
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No
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Post Bootloader Actions Failed
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The restraint control module has detected an internal issue.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Drive Orientation Stored does not match Vehicle
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The restraint control module learned orientation does not match the vehicle drive orientation.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Drive Orientation Learning incomplete
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The restraint control module has not learned the drive orientation of the vehicle.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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VIN Stored does not match Vehicle
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The restraint control module learned VIN does not match the gateway VIN.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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VIN Initial Configuration Not Complete
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The restraint control module has not learned the VIN of the vehicle.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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rb_syc_ConfigurationDataInconsistent_flt
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The restraint control module has detected an internal issue.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Algo Verify Sensor ID
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The restraint control module has detected an incorrect impact sensor is connected.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Parameter Transfer ID Invalid
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The restraint control module has detected an internal issue.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Parameter Layout ID Invalid
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The restraint control module has detected an internal issue.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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