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Service procedures 2026 firmware

Drive Inverter Front (DIF) - Restore Application Data After Replacement

Gen3/tasks/PROC_DIF_X_LEGACY-RESTORE-ENTRYPOINT

Model 3 / YModel S / X (2021+)

What this task does

Restores the Drive Inverter Front (DIF) application data from the most recent backup on the car computer and configures the Usage ID after a DIF replacement. Run this routine only after a new compatible drive inverter is installed. After successfully completing, this procedure fails if run multiple times.

Vehicle & firmware coverage

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Model 3 / Y AMD · Firmware 2026.32.3
Vehicle coverage
2024+ Model 3, 2025+ Model Y
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked; Stationary · Neutral
Gateway diagnostic level
Service, DiagLinkActive, Factory

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
Service, DiagLinkActive, Factory

Task inputs (0)

No user inputs are listed in this firmware.

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Service procedures

DIF Application Data Restore

Performs a Drive Inverter Front (DIF) restore from the latest application data backup saved onto the car computer. This should only be run after the restore bootloader data routine. Requirements: - New compatible drive inverter is installed. - DIF Bootloader Data Restore routine passed successfully. - DIF software is updated.

PROC_DIF_X_ECU-REPLACEMENT-RESTORE-APP

Model 3 / Y Model S / X (2021+)
Service procedures

DIF Bootloader and Application Data Store

Saves the bootloader and application data backup snapshot from the Drive Inverter Front (DIF) on the car computer. The backup data is needed when performing a drive inverter replacement.

PROC_DIF_X_ECU-REPLACEMENT-STORE

Model 3 / Y Model S / X (2021+)
Service procedures

DIF Bootloader Data Restore

Sets the usage ID for the Front Drive Inverter (DIF) and restores the bootloader data from the last backup saved onto the car computer. Requirements: - New compatible drive inverter is installed.

PROC_DIF_X_ECU-REPLACEMENT-RESTORE-BOOT

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

DIF CAN Communication

Checks the communication of the Front Drive Inverter (DIF) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Communication is established through Unified Diagnostics Services (UDS) over the Controller Area Network (CAN). When communication is established, the test will succeed. If the test fails, inspect the wiring and confirm the ECU is powered.

PING-TP_DIF

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