Is DIS_W045 the same as DIS-W045?

Yes. DIS_W045, DIS W045, and DIS-W045 are alternate spellings of the same Tesla alert code. Also written as: DIS-W045, DIS_W045, DIS W045, DIS_w045_outletSensor, dis_w045_outletsensor.

What symptoms can DIS-W045 cause?

secondary inverter warning: A drive unit temperature sensor problem is detected at the outlet. Reduced acceleration or "Reduced Power" message on the touchscreen Higher than normal energy consumption during driving

What should I check for DIS-W045?

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-W045?

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

TESLA Warning

DIS-W045

DIS_w045_outletSensor

Also written as DIS_W045 / DIS W045 / DIS_w045_outletSensor / dis_w045_outletsensor

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-W045 mean?

Tesla warning code in the Drive Inverter Secondary (DIS) module. A drive unit temperature sensor problem is detected at the outlet.

Original Description

A drive unit temperature sensor problem is detected at the outlet.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XCybertruck

What You May Notice

secondary inverter warning: A drive unit temperature sensor problem is detected at the outlet.
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-W045 is a Warning in the Drive Inverter Secondary system. Schedule service soon. Monitor your vehicle for additional warnings.

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