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2024 TESLA MODEL S

Plaid Tri Motor AWDAWDAUTOMATICev
6 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0141moderate severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Front ECM A

on 2024 Tesla Model S Plaid Tri Motor AWD · AWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the front electronic control module A, often managing front body electronics.

Symptoms

  • Front lighting issues
  • Front park assist not working
  • Front wiper issues
  • DRL malfunction

Common causes

  • Front ECM failure
  • CAN bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Fuse blown
  • Front-end collision damage

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check front ECM fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Check CAN wiring
  4. Inspect for collision damage
  5. Test module directly

Repair notes

Check for front-end damage. Module located in front of vehicle is susceptible to impact and water.

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