APP-W296
APP_w296_lPillarCameraSyncFailed
Also written as APP_W296 / APP W296 / APP_w296_lPillarCameraSyncFailed / app_w296_lpillarcamerasyncfailed
Why does the exact Tesla alert ID matter?
Record the exact alert ID, including underscores, suffixes, and companion alerts. Tesla alerts that look similar can point to different modules, timestamps, and service procedures.
What does APP-W296 mean?
Tesla warning code in the Application Layer (APP) module. Warns if autopilot detects the camera operating out of sync Autopilot detects the camera operating out of sync Autopilot no longer detects the camera operating out of sync Autopilot may not be compatible with future functionality Messages from VCRIGHT ecu are missing on vehicle bus One or more VCRIGHT messages on vehicle bus are missing AP starts receiving VCRIGHT messages again Autopilot functionality is degraded Alert indicating autopilot aborted from active state Next time autopilot is engaged Anomaly detected in calibration values Set on sudden spikes in roll/pitch/yaw values Cleared on next calibration cycle Degraded autopilot functionality
Original Description
Warns if autopilot detects the camera operating out of sync Autopilot detects the camera operating out of sync Autopilot no longer detects the camera operating out of sync Autopilot may not be compatible with future functionality Messages from VCRIGHT ecu are missing on vehicle bus One or more VCRIGHT messages on vehicle bus are missing AP starts receiving VCRIGHT messages again Autopilot functionality is degraded Alert indicating autopilot aborted from active state Next time autopilot is engaged Anomaly detected in calibration values Set on sudden spikes in roll/pitch/yaw values Cleared on next calibration cycle Degraded autopilot functionality
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- Application Layer alert: Warns if autopilot detects the camera operating out of sync Autopilot detects the camera operating out of sync Autopilot
- Touchscreen may show an error for one or more apps or settings
- Feature may restore itself after a reboot
How to Diagnose and Resolve
- 1 Perform a soft reboot (hold both scroll wheels for ~10 seconds)
- 2 Check for pending OTA software updates
- 3 If the issue persists, schedule a service appointment
Severity Notes
APP-W296 is a Warning in the Application Layer system. Schedule service soon. Monitor your vehicle for additional warnings.