Is DIS_W042 the same as DIS-W042?

Yes. DIS_W042, DIS W042, and DIS-W042 are alternate spellings of the same Tesla alert code. Also written as: DIS-W042, DIS_W042, DIS W042, DIS_w042_inletSensor, dis_w042_inletsensor.

What symptoms can DIS-W042 cause?

secondary inverter warning: Drive Inverter Slave Warning: There is an issue with the inlet sensor. Reduced acceleration or "Reduced Power" message on the touchscreen Higher than normal energy consumption during driving

What should I check for DIS-W042?

1. Reboot the vehicle by holding both scroll wheels 2. Avoid aggressive acceleration until the alert clears 3. Schedule a Tesla Service appointment within the next few days 4. Check for available OTA updates in Controls > Software

Is it safe to drive with DIS-W042?

🟡 Check the vehicle display for drive or charge restrictions and schedule service promptly.

TESLA Warning

DIS-W042

DIS_w042_inletSensor

Also written as DIS_W042 / DIS W042 / DIS_w042_inletSensor / dis_w042_inletsensor

System

DIS

Drive Inverter Secondary

Type

Warning

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 DIS-W042 mean?

Tesla warning code in the Drive Inverter Secondary (DIS) module. Drive Inverter Slave Warning: There is an issue with the inlet sensor.

Original Description

Drive Inverter Slave Warning: There is an issue with the inlet sensor.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XCybertruck

What You May Notice

secondary inverter warning: Drive Inverter Slave Warning: There is an issue with the inlet sensor.
Reduced acceleration or "Reduced Power" message on the touchscreen
Higher than normal energy consumption during driving

How to Diagnose and Resolve

1 Reboot the vehicle by holding both scroll wheels
2 Avoid aggressive acceleration until the alert clears
3 Schedule a Tesla Service appointment within the next few days
4 Check for available OTA updates in Controls > Software

Severity Notes

DIS-W042 is a Warning in the Drive Inverter Secondary system. Schedule service soon. Monitor your vehicle for additional warnings.

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