DI-U002
DI_u002_shiftDenied
Also written as DI_U002 / DI U002 / DI_u002_shiftDenied / di_u002_shiftdenied
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 DI-U002 mean?
Tesla unknown code in the Drive Inverter (DI) module. The drive inverter has prevented the shifting between gear selections based on one of the following criteria not being met:If the vehicle is shifting from Drive to Reverse or Reverse to Drive, the vehicle's speed must be lower than 5mph. If the vehicle is shifting from Drive or Reverse or Neutral to Park, the vehicle's speed must be lower than 1.4mph in any direction. If the vehicle is shifting from Park or Neutral to Drive or Reverse, the vehicle has been in P or N for more than 1 second, and the vehicle's speed is less than 5mph, the accelerator must be engaged at less than 5% torque.
Original Description
The drive inverter has prevented the shifting between gear selections based on one of the following criteria not being met:If the vehicle is shifting from Drive to Reverse or Reverse to Drive, the vehicle's speed must be lower than 5mph. If the vehicle is shifting from Drive or Reverse or Neutral to Park, the vehicle's speed must be lower than 1.4mph in any direction. If the vehicle is shifting from Park or Neutral to Drive or Reverse, the vehicle has been in P or N for more than 1 second, and the vehicle's speed is less than 5mph, the accelerator must be engaged at less than 5% torque.
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- DI-U002 may appear with another Tesla alert in the Drive Inverter (DI) system.
- The vehicle may limit charging, driving, comfort, or safety features depending on the active alerts.
- The alert may clear after sleep, but recurring alerts should be treated as service-relevant.
How to Diagnose and Resolve
- 1 Reboot the vehicle (hold both scroll wheels)
- 2 Check for pending OTA software updates
- 3 Monitor for recurrence over the next few days; schedule service if needed
Severity Notes
DI-U002 is a diagnostic or informational code in the Drive Inverter system. Typically no immediate action is required.