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The service task reference · 2026

Tesla service tasks.

Find the procedure. Understand what it does. Explore diagnostic tests and repair tasks you can run with Tesware on compatible vehicles.

1,357

service tasks

2026 firmware

Model 3, Y, S & X

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Self-tests

PTC Compromised Rod Detection

Checks for inoperative Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater rods and stores the result in the Right Vehicle Controller (VCRIGHT) ECU. Allows the VCRIGHT to restore operation of the PTC heater by not turning on the inoperative rod. To clear the stored information in VCRIGHT, run this routine if the PTC heater is replaced.

TEST-SELF_VCRIGHT_X_PTC-COMPROMISED-ROD-DETECTION

Model 3 / Y
ECU resets

PTC UDS ECU Reset

Resets the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Reset is executed via Unified Diagnostics Services (UDS) over the Controller Area Network (CAN).

TEST-RESET_PTC

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

PTCR CAN Communication

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

PING-TP_PTCR

Model S / X (legacy)
Diagnostic tests

PWS Speaker - Check Connections

Tests the electrical connection between the car computer and the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS).

TEST-BASH_SPK_X_PWS-CHECK

Model 3 / Y Model S / X (2021+)
Self-tests

Radar Heater Self-Test

Tests the functionality of the radar heater connected to the front vehicle controller (VCFRONT) ECU.

TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_RADAR-HEATER

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

RADC UDS ECU Reset

Resets the Forward Facing Radar (RADC) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Reset is executed via Unified Diagnostics Services (UDS) over the Controller Area Network (CAN).

TEST-RESET_RADC

Model 3 / Y Model S / X (2021+)
Self-tests

Radiator Condenser Fan Test

Tests for power, connection, and communication of the radiator and condenser fan controlled by the Front Vehicle Controller (VCFRONT2).

TEST-SELF_VCFRONT2_X_FAN-RADIATOR-CONDENSER

Model 3 / Y
Self-tests

Radiator Condenser Fan Test

Tests for power, connection, and communication of the radiator and condenser fan controlled by the Front Vehicle Controller (VCFRONT).

TEST-SELF_VCFRONT_X_FAN-RADIATOR-CONDENSER

Model 3 / Y Model S / X (2021+)
Self-tests

Radiator Fan 2 Self-Test

Tests if the radiator Fan 2 is electrically connected and operating as expected. The fan will be activated and its electrical current will be monitored to confirm whether the fan is operating as expected, degraded, or not operating.

TEST-SELF_VCBATT_X_FAN-RADIATOR-CONDENSER

Model S / X (2021+)
Communication checks

Radio Tuner Connection Test

Tests the radio tuner for power and connection. Communication is established via the FM antenna (coaxial).

PING-BASH_TUNER

Model 3 / Y
Diagnostic tests

Rain/Light Sensor

This tests verifies whether the rain/light sensor is functional by observing the auto headlamps and day/night display modes. Make sure the headlights and display modes are both set to AUTO.

TEST_RLS_X_LIGHT-TEMPERATURE-VENDOR

Model S / X (legacy)
Service procedures

RCM - Learn WVTA

Restraint Control Module (RCM) learns the Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) string mapping via Gateway (GTW) configurations.

PROC_RCM_X_LEARN-WVTA-FROM-CONFIGS

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

RCM Arming & Confirmation

Arms the Restraints Control Module (RCM)

PROC_RCM_ARM

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

RCM Beginning-of-line Configuration

Configures the Restraint Control Module (RCM) airbags, sensors, and interfaces.

PROC_RCM_X_BOL-CONFIGURATION

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

RCM Beginning-of-Line Factory Default Configuration

Resets the Restraint Control Module (RCM) configuration back to factory default. The RCM must be configured afterwards.

PROC_RCM_X_DEFAULT-BEGINNING-OF-LINE-CONFIGURATION

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

RCM DTC Clear and Confirm

Clears Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) in the Restraints Control Module (RCM) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Checks whether DTCs are set again.

TEST-DTC_RCM

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

RCM Service Tasks

Runs all required routines after a Restraints Control Module (RCM) replacement and arms the system.

PROC_RCM_X_SERVICE-TASKS

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

RCM UDS ECU Reset

Resets the Restraints Control Module (RCM) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) via UDS.

TEST-RESET_RCM

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

RCU Bleed Front Calipers

Pressurizes the Front brake circuits from RCU motor.

PROC_RCU_BLEED-CALIPER

Model 3 / Y
Self-tests

RCU Pedal Travel Sensor Read

Read RCU external pedal travel sensor values (EOL, raw, SENT)

TEST-SELF_RCU_READ-PEDAL-TRAVEL-SENSOR

Model 3 / Y
Self-tests

RCU Pressure Sensor Read

Read RCU pressure sensor values (EOL, raw, SENT)

TEST-SELF_RCU_READ-PRESSURE-SENSOR

Model 3 / Y
ECU resets

RCU UDS ECU Reset

Resets the Redundant Control Unit (RCU) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Reset is executed via Unified Diagnostics Services (UDS) over the Controller Area Network (CAN).

TEST-RESET_RCU

Model 3 / Y
Service procedures

Re-enable Pack Contactors

This routine will re-enable pack contactors by clearing BMS_w/f026_SW_Ctrs_Disabled. This routine should only be executed after identifying/resolving the reason for pack contactors being disabled (i.e. Charger detecting crash event, HWOC, welded contactor, etc.).

PROC_BMS_X_ENABLE-CONTACTORS

Model S / X (legacy)
Service procedures

Re-enable Rear Defrost

Re-enables the rear defrost controlled by the Right Vehicle Controller (VCRIGHT).

PROC_VCRIGHT_REAR_DEFROST-RE-ENABLE

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

About this reference

Descriptions and input definitions come from Tesla’s 2026 vehicle firmware. This catalog includes tasks covered by Tesware’s current service access. Each task page lists the vehicle and firmware versions in which it was found. The connected vehicle confirms whether a task can run.

  • Model 3 / Y · AMD · firmware 2026.32.3
  • Model 3 / Y · Intel · firmware 2026.32.7
  • Model S / X (legacy) · Legacy infotainment · firmware 2026.14.6
  • Model S / X (2021+) · AMD · firmware 2026.20.6.1

Cybertruck is not included in this 2026 reference.