TESLA Diagnostic

EPAS3P-D118

EPAS3P_d118_espPriv1Mia

Also written as EPAS3P_D118 / EPAS3P D118 / EPAS3P_d118_espPriv1Mia / epas3p_d118_esppriv1mia

System
EPAS3P
Electric Power Steering Primary
Type
Diagnostic
Category
Chassis
Severity
Diagnostic / Info

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 EPAS3P-D118 mean?

Tesla diagnostic code in the Electric Power Steering Primary (EPAS3P) module. The primary electronic power assisted steering (EPAS) electronic control unit (ECU) is missing messages from the electronic stability program (ESP) on its internal private bus. These messages are supposed to be transferred from the vehicle's CAN bus to the private EPAS bus by the Secondary EPAS ECU.

Original Description

The primary electronic power assisted steering (EPAS) electronic control unit (ECU) is missing messages from the electronic stability program (ESP) on its internal private bus. These messages are supposed to be transferred from the vehicle's CAN bus to the private EPAS bus by the Secondary EPAS ECU.

Affected Tesla Models

Model 3Model Y

What You May Notice

  • Electric Power Steering Primary alert: The primary electronic power assisted steering (EPAS) electronic control unit (ECU) is missing messages from the electro
  • Steering is functional but may feel slightly different

How to Diagnose and Resolve

  1. 1 Reboot the vehicle
  2. 2 Check for OTA software updates
  3. 3 Schedule service if the steering feels abnormal

Severity Notes

EPAS3P-D118 is a diagnostic or informational code in the Electric Power Steering Primary system. Typically no immediate action is required.

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