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Communication checks 2026 firmware

Left Vehicle Controller (VCLEFT) CAN Communication

Gen3/tasks/PING-TP_VCLEFT

What this task does

Tests communication with the left vehicle controller (VCLEFT) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Communication is established via Unified Diagnostics Services (UDS) over the Controller Area Network (CAN).

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; Stationary · Neutral
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Procedure notes

When communication is established, the test will succeed. If the test fails, inspect wiring and ensure ECU is powered.

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; Stationary · Neutral
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Procedure notes

When communication is established, the test will succeed. If the test fails, inspect wiring and ensure ECU is powered.

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; Stationary · Neutral
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Procedure notes

When communication is established, the test will succeed. If the test fails, inspect wiring and ensure ECU is powered.

Task inputs (0)

No user inputs are listed in this firmware.

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Model S / X (2021+)