TESLA Unknown

MCU-U003

MCU_u003_HeadlightsOnDoorOpen

Also written as MCU_U003 / MCU U003 / MCU_u003_HeadlightsOnDoorOpen / mcu_u003_headlightsondooropen

System
MCU
Media Control Unit
Type
Unknown
Category
Network
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 MCU-U003 mean?

Tesla unknown code in the Media Control Unit (MCU) module. The headlights are on and a vehicle door is open.

Original Description

The headlights are on and a vehicle door is open.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model Y

What You May Notice

  • Media Control Unit alert: The headlights are on and a vehicle door is open.
  • 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. 1 Perform a soft reboot (hold both scroll wheels for ~10 seconds)
  2. 2 Check for pending OTA software updates
  3. 3 If the issue persists, schedule a service appointment

Severity Notes

MCU-U003 is a diagnostic or informational code in the Media Control Unit system. Typically no immediate action is required.

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