U0241moderate severityNetwork
Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Control Module B
on 2024 Tesla Model S Plaid Tri Motor AWD · AWD
What this code means
The vehicle lost communication with instrument panel control module B. Related dash gauges or indicators may fail.
Symptoms
- Gauges or indicators not working
- Warning lights on dash
- Missing dash information
Common causes
- Faulty instrument panel module B
- Wiring or connector fault
- Blown fuse or lost power/ground
- Damaged bus wiring
Diagnostic steps
- Scan for communication codes
- Check module power and ground
- Inspect cluster connectors
- Test bus wiring continuity
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Other Network codes on this vehicle
U0001
High Speed CAN Communication Bus
U0002
High Speed CAN Communication Bus Performance
U0003
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open
U0004
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Low
U0005
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) High
U0006
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open
U0007
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Low
U0008
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) High
U0009
High Speed CAN Communication Bus Shorted Together
U0010
Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus