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Communication checks 2026 firmware

DAS Connection Test

Common/tasks/PING_DAS_X_ETHERNET-PING-DAS-ECUS

What this task does

The Ethernet pings Ape-A, Ape-B, or both. After a reply is received, five pings are sent and the full ping output is returned. Make sure to turn on the accessory drive rail. The estimated time to complete is one second per ping line output.

Vehicle & firmware coverage

Open a version to see its description, requirements, and input definitions. Hardware configuration and live vehicle checks also determine availability.

Model 3 / Y AMD · Firmware 2026.32.3
Vehicle coverage
2024+ Model 3, 2025+ Model Y, Model Y, Pre-2024 Model 3
Supported connection
Local connection and remote access
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Task inputs (2)

ape_a

ape_a · Bool

Firmware default: true

ape_b

ape_b · Bool

ON AP4 vehicles, APE-B will not wake (will not send response to this ping) if Autosteer is disabled.

Firmware default: true

Model 3 / Y Intel · Firmware 2026.32.7
Vehicle coverage
Model Y, Pre-2024 Model 3
Supported connection
Local connection and remote access
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Task inputs (2)

ape_a

ape_a · Bool

Firmware default: true

ape_b

ape_b · Bool

ON AP4 vehicles, APE-B will not wake (will not send response to this ping) if Autosteer is disabled.

Firmware default: true

Model S / X (legacy) Legacy infotainment · Firmware 2026.14.6
Vehicle coverage
Pre-2021 Model S, Pre-2021 Model X
Supported connection
Local connection and remote access
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Task inputs (2)

ape_a

ape_a · Bool

Firmware default: true

ape_b

ape_b · Bool

ON AP4 vehicles, APE-B will not wake (will not send response to this ping) if Autosteer is disabled.

Firmware default: true

Model S / X (2021+) AMD · Firmware 2026.20.6.1
Vehicle coverage
2021+ Model S, 2021+ Model X
Supported connection
Local connection and remote access
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Task inputs (2)

ape_a

ape_a · Bool

Firmware default: true

ape_b

ape_b · Bool

ON AP4 vehicles, APE-B will not wake (will not send response to this ping) if Autosteer is disabled.

Firmware default: true

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Backup Camera Connection Test

Tests the electrical connection of the backup camera controlled by the Drivers Assistance System (DAS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU).

PING-HTTP_DAS_X_BACKUP-CAMERA

Model 3 / Y Model S / X (2021+)
Communication checks

Backup Camera Connection Test

Tests connection to the backup camera and performs camera firmware update.

PING-HTTP_DAS_X_BACKUP-CAMERA-SCRIPT

Model 3 / Y Model S / X (2021+)
Communication checks

Camera Fan Test

Camera Fan Test

PING-HTTP_DAS_X_CAMERA-FAN-SCRIPT

Model 3 / Y Model S / X (2021+)
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DAS - Capture Image

Performs an image capture while the Autopilot Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is in Calibration Mode. The estimated time to complete is two minutes.

PROC_DAS_X_CAPTURE-IMAGE

Model 3 / Y Model S / X (legacy) Model S / X (2021+)