TESLA Alert

VCLEFT-A389

VCLEFT_a389_steerColInOutEncoderOutOfRange

Also written as VCLEFT_A389 / VCLEFT A389 / VCLEFT_a389_steerColInOutEncoderOutOfRange / vcleft_a389_steercolinoutencoderoutofrange

System
VCLEFT
Vehicle Controller Left
Type
Alert
Category
Network
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 VCLEFT-A389 mean?

Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Left (VCLEFT) module. Steering column in/out encoder out of range There is a soft stall condition on the brushless motor A non-zero brushless motor RPM is not reaching the target RPM for some time. The HVAC cabin blower will not be able to run. A reset will take effect to attempt to clear the fault. Latch took longer than expected to release

Original Description

Steering column in/out encoder out of range There is a soft stall condition on the brushless motor A non-zero brushless motor RPM is not reaching the target RPM for some time. The HVAC cabin blower will not be able to run. A reset will take effect to attempt to clear the fault. Latch took longer than expected to release

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • Vehicle Controller Left alert: Steering column in/out encoder out of range There is a soft stall condition on the brushless motor A non-zero brushless
  • Some features (climate, lights, or charging) may be temporarily unavailable
  • Alert notification in the Tesla app

How to Diagnose and Resolve

  1. 1 Perform a soft reboot (hold both scroll wheels)
  2. 2 Check for pending OTA software updates in Controls > Software
  3. 3 If multiple features remain non-functional, schedule a service appointment

Severity Notes

VCLEFT-A389 is an Alert in the Vehicle Controller Left system. Confirm the vehicle screen and Tesla app show no driving or charging restrictions, and schedule service if the alert returns.

Other VCLEFT Codes

VCLEFT_a001 VCLEFT_a002 VCLEFT_a003 VCLEFT_a005 VCLEFT_a006 VCLEFT_a010 VCLEFT_a012 VCLEFT_a013
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