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2019 TESLA MODEL 3

Performance Dual Motor AWDAWDAUTOMATICev
21 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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C0146high severityChassis

Brake Assist Solenoid Circuit

on 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance Dual Motor AWD · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the brake assist solenoid that provides additional brake pressure during emergency stops.

Symptoms

  • Brake assist inactive
  • Warning light for brake assist
  • Longer stopping distance in emergencies

Common causes

  • Faulty brake assist solenoid
  • Solenoid wiring open or shorted
  • Module driver failure
  • Solenoid mechanically stuck

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test solenoid resistance
  2. Check wiring to solenoid
  3. Command solenoid with scan tool
  4. Inspect for mechanical binding
  5. Test module output signal

Repair notes

Replace brake assist solenoid or repair wiring.

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