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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

Rear Left Backrest Headpad Self Test

Perform a self test of the rear left seat backrest headpad heating element via the left vehicle controller (VCLEFT).

TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_X_SEAT-HEAT-BACKREST

Model 3 / Y
Self-tests

Rear Left Door RGB light LIN connection test

Tests communication of the Rear Left Door RGB light (RGBDOORRL) with the Left Vehicle Controller (VCLEFT) over the Local Interconnect Network (LIN) bus.

TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_RGBDOORRL

Model 3 / Y
Self-tests

Rear Left Right Cushion Headpad and Thermistors

Tests connection and harness of the rear left and rear right cushion headpads and thermistors controlled by the Left Vehicle Controller (VCLEFT) Electronic Control Unit (ECU).

TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_REAR-X_SEAT-HEAT-CUSHION

Model 3 / Y
Self-tests

Rear Left Window Calibration

Calibrates rear left window endstops for pinch detection. Ensure rear left door is closed. Do not open the door or press the window switch button while the routine runs.

TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_REAR-L_CALIBRATE-WINDOW

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

Rear Left Window Command Position

Move window to a specified position.

PROC_VCLEFT_REAR-L_COMMAND-WINDOW-POSITION

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

Rear Only Motor Mode

Enables only the rear motor on a dual motor vehicle with All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Vehicle will operate with only the rear motor. To run this procedure, vehicle must be four wheel drive and satisfy either GUI_isDevelopmentCar, GUI_factoryMode, or GUI_serviceMode.

PROC_ICE_X_REARONLY-MOTOR-MODE

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

Rear Passenger Door Handle Calibration

Calibrates the rear passenger door handle by actuating the fork to its maximum and minimum positions. If needed, the routine configures the door handle controller to learn its location.

PROC_DHRP_REAR-PAS_DOOR-HANDLE-CALIBRATION

Model S / X (legacy)
Self-tests

Rear Right Backrest Heatpad Self-Test

Tests if the second row right seat backrest heater is drawing sufficient current by performing a load test. This routine outputs current draw statistics, including threshold, minimum and maximum current, average current, and standard deviation.

TEST-SELF_VCRIGHT_REAR-R_SEAT-HEAT-BACKREST-HYDROXIDE

Model 3 / Y
Self-tests

Rear Right Backrest Heatpad Self-Test

Tests if the second row right seat backrest heater is drawing sufficient current by performing a load test. This routine outputs current draw statistics, including threshold, minimum and maximum current, average current, and standard deviation.

TEST-SELF_VCRIGHT_X_SEAT-HEAT-BACKREST

Model 3 / Y
Self-tests

Rear Right Door RGB light LIN connection test

Tests communication of the Rear Right Door RGB light (RGBDOORRR) with Right Vehicle Controller (VCRIGHT) over the Local Interconnect Network (LIN) bus.

TEST-SELF_VCRIGHT_RGBDOORRR

Model 3 / Y
Self-tests

Rear Right Window Calibration

Calibrates rear right window endstops for pinch detection. Ensure rear right door is closed and do not open the door or press the window switch button while the routine runs.

TEST-SELF_VCRIGHT_REAR-R_CALIBRATE-WINDOW

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

Rear Seat Cushion Heaters Self-Test

Tests if the second row seat cushion heaters (left, center, and right) and thermistors are operating as expected by performing load tests, verifying current draw, and checking thermistor health.

TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_REAR-X_SEAT-HEAT-CUSHION-HYDROXIDE

Model 3 / Y
Self-tests

Rear Seat Cushion Heaters Self-Test

Tests if the second row seat cushion heaters (left, center, and right) and thermistors are operating as expected by performing load tests, verifying current draw, and checking thermistor health.

TEST-SELF_VCRIGHT_X_SEAT-HEAT-CUSHION

Model 3 / Y
Self-tests

Rear Seat L/R flat fold switch

Tests electrical connection of the second row seat fold flat switchpack located behind the left rear seats

TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_REAR_SEAT-FOLD-FLAT-SWITCH

Model 3 / Y
Service procedures

Rear Window Defrost

This check verifies that the rear defrost grid is heating when it is commanded on.

PROC_CID_REAR_WINDOW-DEFROST

Model S / X (legacy)

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.