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Service procedures 2026 firmware

Steering Column Calibration

Common/tasks/PROC_STEERING_COLUMN_CALIBRATION

What this task does

Calibrates the steering column. Sets the zero position of each axis. Determines the number of motor encoder counts it takes to reach the other endpoint of the column's travel.

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
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
DiagLinkActive, Factory, Service

Procedure notes

During calibration, the steering column first moves all the way down and then moves up to the endpoint. The in/out axis calibrates in the same manner.

Task inputs (0)

No user inputs are listed in this firmware.

Model 3 / Y Intel · Firmware 2026.32.7
Vehicle coverage
Model Y, Pre-2024 Model 3
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
DiagLinkActive, Factory, Service

Procedure notes

During calibration, the steering column first moves all the way down and then moves up to the endpoint. The in/out axis calibrates in the same manner.

Task inputs (0)

No user inputs are listed in this firmware.

Model S / X (legacy) Legacy infotainment · Firmware 2026.14.6
Vehicle coverage
Pre-2021 Model S, Pre-2021 Model X
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
DiagLinkActive, Factory, Service

Procedure notes

During calibration, the steering column first moves all the way down and then moves up to the endpoint. The in/out axis calibrates in the same manner.

Task inputs (0)

No user inputs are listed in this firmware.

Model S / X (2021+) AMD · Firmware 2026.20.6.1
Vehicle coverage
2021+ Model S, 2021+ Model X
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
DiagLinkActive, Factory, Service

Procedure notes

During calibration, the steering column first moves all the way down and then moves up to the endpoint. The in/out axis calibrates in the same manner.

Task inputs (0)

No user inputs are listed in this firmware.