TESLA Fault

PM-F005

PM_f005_torqueInNeutral

Also written as PM_F005 / PM F005 / PM_f005_torqueInNeutral / pm_f005_torqueinneutral

System
PM
Power Management
Type
Fault
Category
Battery
Severity
Fault (Critical)

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-F005 mean?

Tesla fault code in the Power Management (PM) module. A drive unit torque control problem was detected with torque while in Neutral. When the vehicle is in Neutral, no torque is commanded to the motor. The brake must be used when shifting out of Neutral and into Drive or Reverse. When Neutral is selected, the vehicle transitions into electrical Neutral and commands zero torque to the motor by de-energizing the motor.

Original Description

A drive unit torque control problem was detected with torque while in Neutral. When the vehicle is in Neutral, no torque is commanded to the motor. The brake must be used when shifting out of Neutral and into Drive or Reverse. When Neutral is selected, the vehicle transitions into electrical Neutral and commands zero torque to the motor by de-energizing the motor.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model Y

What You May Notice

  • Power Management alert: A drive unit torque control problem was detected with torque while in Neutral. When the vehicle is in Neutral, no torque
  • Related vehicle feature may be reduced or unavailable
  • Alert visible in the Tesla app: A drive unit torque control problem was detected with torque while in Neutral. W

How to Diagnose and Resolve

  1. 1 Reboot the vehicle by holding both scroll wheels for 10 seconds
  2. 2 Check for pending OTA software updates in Controls > Software
  3. 3 If the alert persists, schedule a Tesla Service appointment
  4. 4 Describe the alert code and any symptoms when booking service

Severity Notes

PM-F005 is classified as a Fault, indicating a critical issue in the Power Management system. Do not continue driving and contact Tesla Service immediately.

Other PM Codes

PM_a001 PM_a002 PM_a003 Tesla alert code in the Power Management (PM) module. Pedal ... PM_a004 PM_a005 PM_a006 PM_a007 PM_a008
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