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2019 TESLA MODEL 3

Long Range Dual Motor AWDAWDAUTOMATICev
21 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0400moderate severityBody

Instrument Cluster General Malfunction

on 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor AWD · AWD

What this code means

A general fault detected in the instrument cluster module. Multiple gauges or indicators may be affected.

Symptoms

  • Multiple gauges not working
  • Instrument cluster dark
  • Gauges reading incorrectly
  • Warning lights erratic
  • Odometer display blank

Common causes

  • Instrument cluster internal failure
  • Power supply issue to cluster
  • Communication bus fault
  • Corroded cluster connector
  • Software corruption

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check cluster power and ground
  2. Scan cluster for stored codes
  3. Test CAN bus communication to cluster
  4. Inspect cluster connector for corrosion
  5. Attempt cluster self-test if available

Repair notes

Replace instrument cluster or repair power supply. Cluster may need to be programmed with vehicle mileage.

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