TESLA Alert

PMF-A045

PMF_a045_motorMovementDetected

Also written as PMF_A045 / PMF A045 / PMF_a045_motorMovementDetected / pmf_a045_motormovementdetected

System
PMF
Power Management Front
Type
Alert
Category
Battery
Severity
Alert

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 PMF-A045 mean?

Tesla alert code in the Power Management Front (PMF) module. Pedal Monitor Warning: Motor movement detected during stationary excess heat The safety monitor sets this condition when rotor movement is detected during stationary excess heat production. Pedal Monitor Warning: Switch-off Path Test Failed. This condition is set when the power electronics and DI-PM switch-off path test fails, most likely due to damaged inverter hardware. Pedal Monitor Warning: Resolver operation abnormal. The safety monitor sets this condition when resolver speed or angle measurements in correspondence with DI are considered irrational or out of bounds.

Original Description

Pedal Monitor Warning: Motor movement detected during stationary excess heat The safety monitor sets this condition when rotor movement is detected during stationary excess heat production. Pedal Monitor Warning: Switch-off Path Test Failed. This condition is set when the power electronics and DI-PM switch-off path test fails, most likely due to damaged inverter hardware. Pedal Monitor Warning: Resolver operation abnormal. The safety monitor sets this condition when resolver speed or angle measurements in correspondence with DI are considered irrational or out of bounds.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model Y

What You May Notice

  • PMF-A045 may appear with another Tesla alert in the Power Management Front (PMF) 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. 1 Reboot the vehicle
  2. 2 Check for OTA software updates
  3. 3 Monitor over the next few drives; schedule service if alert recurs

Severity Notes

PMF-A045 is an Alert in the Power Management Front system. Confirm the vehicle screen and Tesla app show no driving or charging restrictions, and schedule service if the alert returns.

Other PMF Codes

PMF_a001 PMF_a002 PMF_a003 PMF_a004 PMF_a005 PMF_a008 PMF_a009 Tesla alert code in the Power Management Front (PMF) module.... PMF_a010
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