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DI_a167 — Key Not Authenticated

Full alert identifier: DI_a167_keyNotAuthenticated

Message shown in the car

Key not detected Drive not authorized

Alert description

The drive interface (DI) electronic control unit (ECU) does not detect a valid key (key card, key fob, phone as key, or Tesla mobile app).

Potential impact

The vehicle cannot enter Drive.

Set condition

A shift request was made but the DI ECU does not detect a valid key.

Clear condition

The DI ECU detects a valid key.

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