PM-A038
PM_a038_inconsistentTorqueSign
Also written as PM_A038 / PM A038 / PM_a038_inconsistentTorqueSign / pm_a038_inconsistenttorquesign
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 PM-A038 mean?
Tesla alert code in the Power Management (PM) module. Pedal Monitor Warning: Master/Slave Torque Sign is Inconsistent. The safety monitor will disable innhibit torque production for the remainder of the drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: Accumulated Torque. Pedal Monitor Warning: iBooster (Brake Assist) node is MIA on CAN for one or multiple messages Pedal Monitor Warning: Inconsistent Autopark state. The safety monitor sets this condition when state follower behavior of the autopark feature is deemed implausible. The safety monitor will disable the autopark feature for the remainder of the drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: Pre-watchdog expired. This condition is set the watchdog GPIO pin is set, indicating an immediate watchdog reset is imminent. This alert is intended to collect diagnostic information only. This alert will clear immediately. This alert provides an imminent warning of a likely watchdog reset event. Pedal Monitor Warning: VCFRONT CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from VCFRONT is considered irrational or missing. VCFRONT is considered not communicating on CAN for remainder of drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: Torque Detected in non-torque producing gear. Pedal Monitor Warning: HVP CAN node MIA Pedal Monitor Warning: PMF CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from PMF is considered irrational or missing. This alert will clear when PMF CAN data is received. PM system is unable to determine PMF state. Pedal Monitor Warning: Reset for unintended reason. This condition is set when this ECU powers on and detects an abnormal reset condition from the previous power cycle (for example, from a watchdog timeout). This alert will clear within one minute of setting. Pedal Monitor Warning: DAS CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from DAS is considered irrational or missing. DAS is considered not communicating on CAN for remainder of drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: UI CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from UI is considered irrational or missing. UI is considered not communicating on CAN for remainder of drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: PMR CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from PMR is considered irrational or missing. This alert will clear when PMR CAN data is received. PM system is unable to determine PMR state. Pedal Monitor Warning: Peripheral Register Configuration Error. This condition is set when a the GPIO register of the ECU reports a configuration error, intended to be a diagnostic alert only. Pedal Monitor Warning: PM Gear Mismatch. The safety monitor sets this condition when gear stalk requests intepreted by the drive inverter are considered implausible. The safety monitor may automatically shift gear to neutral or potentially escalate to inhibiting torque production when detected. Pedal Monitor Warning: DIF CAN node MIA PM is not receiving required feedback CAN messages from DIF PM receives required feedback CAN messages from DIF Pedal Monitor Warning: Stability Control causes unintended deceleration. Pedal Monitor Warning: PM and GTW config is Inconsistent. The safety monitor sets this condition when the drive inveter component configuration mismatches with the platform configuration. Pedal Monitor Warning: ECC Protection anamoly detected. This condition is set when ECC protection detected a flash fetch or RAM read error, intended to be a diagonstic alert only. Pedal Monitor Warning: DI CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from DI is considered irrational or missing. DI is considered not communicating on CAN for remainder of drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: GTW CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from GTW is considered irrational or missing. GTW is considered not communicating on CAN for remainder of drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: Brake Pedal Error. This condition sets when BLS NO and NC circuits are considered implausible. This alert will clear when brake line switch (BLS) is considered plausible. Pedal Monitor Warning: Cross Check Failed.
Original Description
Pedal Monitor Warning: Master/Slave Torque Sign is Inconsistent. The safety monitor will disable innhibit torque production for the remainder of the drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: Accumulated Torque. Pedal Monitor Warning: iBooster (Brake Assist) node is MIA on CAN for one or multiple messages Pedal Monitor Warning: Inconsistent Autopark state. The safety monitor sets this condition when state follower behavior of the autopark feature is deemed implausible. The safety monitor will disable the autopark feature for the remainder of the drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: Pre-watchdog expired. This condition is set the watchdog GPIO pin is set, indicating an immediate watchdog reset is imminent. This alert is intended to collect diagnostic information only. This alert will clear immediately. This alert provides an imminent warning of a likely watchdog reset event. Pedal Monitor Warning: VCFRONT CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from VCFRONT is considered irrational or missing. VCFRONT is considered not communicating on CAN for remainder of drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: Torque Detected in non-torque producing gear. Pedal Monitor Warning: HVP CAN node MIA Pedal Monitor Warning: PMF CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from PMF is considered irrational or missing. This alert will clear when PMF CAN data is received. PM system is unable to determine PMF state. Pedal Monitor Warning: Reset for unintended reason. This condition is set when this ECU powers on and detects an abnormal reset condition from the previous power cycle (for example, from a watchdog timeout). This alert will clear within one minute of setting. Pedal Monitor Warning: DAS CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from DAS is considered irrational or missing. DAS is considered not communicating on CAN for remainder of drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: UI CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from UI is considered irrational or missing. UI is considered not communicating on CAN for remainder of drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: PMR CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from PMR is considered irrational or missing. This alert will clear when PMR CAN data is received. PM system is unable to determine PMR state. Pedal Monitor Warning: Peripheral Register Configuration Error. This condition is set when a the GPIO register of the ECU reports a configuration error, intended to be a diagnostic alert only. Pedal Monitor Warning: PM Gear Mismatch. The safety monitor sets this condition when gear stalk requests intepreted by the drive inverter are considered implausible. The safety monitor may automatically shift gear to neutral or potentially escalate to inhibiting torque production when detected. Pedal Monitor Warning: DIF CAN node MIA PM is not receiving required feedback CAN messages from DIF PM receives required feedback CAN messages from DIF Pedal Monitor Warning: Stability Control causes unintended deceleration. Pedal Monitor Warning: PM and GTW config is Inconsistent. The safety monitor sets this condition when the drive inveter component configuration mismatches with the platform configuration. Pedal Monitor Warning: ECC Protection anamoly detected. This condition is set when ECC protection detected a flash fetch or RAM read error, intended to be a diagonstic alert only. Pedal Monitor Warning: DI CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from DI is considered irrational or missing. DI is considered not communicating on CAN for remainder of drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: GTW CAN node is missing. The safety monitor sets this condition when CAN communication from GTW is considered irrational or missing. GTW is considered not communicating on CAN for remainder of drive cycle. Pedal Monitor Warning: Brake Pedal Error. This condition sets when BLS NO and NC circuits are considered implausible. This alert will clear when brake line switch (BLS) is considered plausible. Pedal Monitor Warning: Cross Check Failed.
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- PM-A038 may appear with another Tesla alert in the Power Management (PM) 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
- 2 Check for OTA software updates
- 3 Monitor over the next few drives; schedule service if alert recurs
Severity Notes
PM-A038 is an Alert in the Power Management system. Confirm the vehicle screen and Tesla app show no driving or charging restrictions, and schedule service if the alert returns.