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ECU resets 2026 firmware

VCFRONT ECU Reset

Gen3/tasks/TEST-RESET_VCFRONT

Model 3 / YModel S / X (2021+)

What this task does

Resets the Front Vehicle Controller (VCFRONT) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) via Unified Diagnostics Services (UDS).

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 · Drive; Stationary · Neutral; Stationary · Parked; Stationary · Reverse
Gateway diagnostic level
Service, Factory, DiagLinkActive

Procedure notes

Vehicle cannot drive momentarily. Make sure the ECU recovers before running other ECU hard reset routines.

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 · Drive; Stationary · Neutral; Stationary · Parked; Stationary · Reverse
Gateway diagnostic level
Service, Factory, DiagLinkActive

Procedure notes

Vehicle cannot drive momentarily. Make sure the ECU recovers before running other ECU hard reset routines.

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 · Drive; Stationary · Neutral; Stationary · Parked; Stationary · Reverse
Gateway diagnostic level
Service, Factory, DiagLinkActive

Procedure notes

Vehicle cannot drive momentarily. Make sure the ECU recovers before running other ECU hard reset routines.

Task inputs (0)

No user inputs are listed in this firmware.

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12V Reset

Power cycles all of the eFuses on the Vehicle Front Controller (VCFRONT) and shuts off Sleep Bypass.

PROC_VCFRONT_X_12V-RESET

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Self-tests

Active Louver Self Test

Performs louver connection check. Will only move the louver through partial range of motion.

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Model 3 / Y
Service procedures

Allow High Beam Enablement in Factory Mode

Allows high beams to be enabled in Factory Mode until the Front Vehicle Controller (VCFRONT) ECU is power cycled.

PROC_VCFRONT_X_ALLOW-HIGH-BEAMS-FACTORY

Model S / X (2021+)
Self-tests

Ambient Sensor Test

Tests for power, connection, and communication of the ambient sensor controlled by the Front Vehicle Controller (VCFRONT).

TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_AMBIENT-TEMP

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