TESLA Alert

TAS-A160

TAS_a160_otherCircuitCompressor

Also written as TAS_A160 / TAS A160 / TAS_a160_otherCircuitCompressor / tas_a160_othercircuitcompressor

System
TAS
Thermal Architecture System
Type
Alert
Category
HVAC
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 TAS-A160 mean?

Tesla alert code in the Thermal Architecture System (TAS) module. Implausible condition detected on air compressor or air compressor relay circuit. Front right height sensor disconnected, or signal line from front right PWM height sensor floating. Debug information for 1ms task errors. Set along with TaskSchedulerError.

Original Description

Implausible condition detected on air compressor or air compressor relay circuit. Front right height sensor disconnected, or signal line from front right PWM height sensor floating. Debug information for 1ms task errors. Set along with TaskSchedulerError.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model Y

What You May Notice

  • Thermal Architecture System alert: Implausible condition detected on air compressor or air compressor relay circuit. Front right height sensor disconnected
  • Reduced charging speed in cold weather or battery pre-conditioning required
  • HVAC performance may be slightly affected

How to Diagnose and Resolve

  1. 1 Reboot the vehicle
  2. 2 Check coolant levels if accessible (Model S/X only)
  3. 3 Avoid DC fast charging until battery temperature normalizes
  4. 4 Schedule service if the alert appears in warm ambient conditions

Severity Notes

TAS-A160 is an Alert in the Thermal Architecture System system. Confirm the vehicle screen and Tesla app show no driving or charging restrictions, and schedule service if the alert returns.

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