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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

Test horn button press

Test horn button press

TEST-SELF_HORN_X_BUTTON-PRESS

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

Test Left Side Repeater Light Connection

Tests if the left side repeater light is electrically connected. This routine confirms the Vehicle Battery Controller (VCBATT) can command the repeater and monitors current draw to verify proper electrical connection.

TEST-SELF_VCBATT_L_SIDE-REPEATER

Model S / X (2021+)
Self-tests

Test Radiator Coolant Pump Connection

Tests if the radiator coolant pump is electrically connected. The pump will be activated and its electrical current will be monitored to verify proper electrical connection.

TEST-SELF_VCBATT_X_COOLANT-PUMP-RADIATOR

Model S / X (2021+)
Diagnostic tests

Test Radio DAB Functionality

Tests the functionality and quality of DAB radio. Verifies that the DAB radio hardware and software can tune to a specific station and output audio.

TEST_ICE_X_RADIO-DAB-QUALITY

Model S / X (legacy)
Self-tests

Test Radio Tuner Connection

Radio Tuner connection test for all variants

TEST-SELF_RADIOTUNER-ALL

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

Test VCFRONT DIF eFuse turns ON

Tests if the Front Controllers is able to turn on its Drive inverter front efuse successfully.

PROC_VCFRONT2_DIF-EFUSE-TURN-ON-TEST

Model 3 / Y
Diagnostic tests

Test Wifi Antenna

Verify the connectivity status of the vehicle's WiFi antenna.

TEST_CID_X_WIFI-ANTENNA

Model S / X (legacy)
Service procedures

TEST_FRONT_LIGHTS

A all-in-one test for the exterior lights on the Model X. During the test, all front or rear exterior lights will illuminate for 5 seconds and the front or rear body controller will look for any errors. Pass or fail results will be returned for every light. Note: the park lights (hockey sticks) and turn signals will turn on at the same time and the color will be peach (mix of orange and white). This is expected.

PROC_BCFRONT_FRONT_TEST-FRONT-LIGHTS

Model S / X (legacy)
Service procedures

TEST_REAR_LIGHTS

A all-in-one test for the exterior lights on the Model X. During the test, all of the front exterior lights will illuminate for 5 seconds and the front body controller will look for any errors. Pass or fail results will be returned for every light. Note: the front park lights (hockey sticks) and turn signals will turn on at the same time and the color will be peach (mix of orange and white). This is expected.

PROC_BCREAR_REAR_TEST-REAR-LIGHTS

Model S / X (legacy)
Communication checks

THC CAN Communication

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

PING-TP_THC

Model S / X (legacy)
Service procedures

Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle

Starts the Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle with all coolant modes. The routine will run for up to 20 minutes.

PROC_VCFRONT2_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-FLOW-CYCLE

Model 3 / Y
Service procedures

Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle

Starts the Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle with all coolant modes. The routine will run for up to 20 minutes.

PROC_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-FLOW-CYCLE

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

Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle (Ambient Source)

HEATPUMP ONLY: Starts the Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle with only ambient source mode. The routine will run for up to 5 minutes

PROC_VCFRONT2_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-FLOW-CYCLE-AMBIENT-SOURCE

Model 3 / Y
Service procedures

Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle (Ambient Source)

HEATPUMP ONLY: Starts the Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle with only ambient source mode. The routine will run for up to 5 minutes

PROC_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-FLOW-CYCLE-AMBIENT-SOURCE

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

Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle (Parallel Bypass)

PRE-HEATPUMP ONLY: Starts the Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle with only parallel bypass mode. The routine will run for up to 5 minutes

PROC_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-FLOW-CYCLE-PARALLEL-BYPASS

Model 3 / Y
Service procedures

Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle (Parallel)

Starts the Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle with only parallel mode. The routine will run for up to 5 minutes

PROC_VCFRONT2_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-FLOW-CYCLE-PARALLEL-NO-BYPASS

Model 3 / Y
Service procedures

Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle (Parallel)

Starts the Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle with only parallel mode. The routine will run for up to 5 minutes

PROC_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-FLOW-CYCLE-PARALLEL-NO-BYPASS

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

Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle (Series Bypass)

Starts the Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle with only series bypass mode. The routine will run for up to 5 minutes

PROC_VCFRONT2_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-FLOW-CYCLE-SERIES-BYPASS

Model 3 / Y
Service procedures

Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle (Series Bypass)

Starts the Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle with only series bypass mode. The routine will run for up to 5 minutes

PROC_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-FLOW-CYCLE-SERIES-BYPASS

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

Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle (Series)

Starts the Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle with only series mode. The routine will run for up to 5 minutes

PROC_VCFRONT2_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-FLOW-CYCLE-SERIES-NO-BYPASS

Model 3 / Y
Service procedures

Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle (Series)

Starts the Thermal Coolant Flow Cycle with only series mode. The routine will run for up to 5 minutes

PROC_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-FLOW-CYCLE-SERIES-NO-BYPASS

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

Thermal Fluid Fill and Drain

Starts or stops the coolant and/or refrigerant fluid fill and drain routine. 'Start' will set the coolant valve to Series mode with the radiator 50% bypassed, chiller valve 50% bypassed, and all coolant pumps off. This routine fully opens the chiller evaporator expansion valve and chiller solenoid (if equipped). It also disables the refrigerant compressor. This routine fails if another routine is already running on the Thermal Controller or if the vehicle is charging or in Drive. 'Stop' will cancel the fluid fill and drain routine and restore normal operation. Stopping this routine will fail if it is already stopped.

PROC_THC_X_FLUID-FILL-DRAIN

Model S / X (legacy)
Service procedures

Thermal Fluid Fill/Drain

Places the coolant valve in series mode and turns the coolant pumps off for draining or filling coolant. In addition, this routine opens the Electronic Expansion Valves (EXVs) for recovering or charging refrigerant.

PROC_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-FILL-DRAIN

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.