TESLA Alert

VCRIGHT-A343

VCRIGHT_a343_rearDefrostUndercurrent

Also written as VCRIGHT_A343 / VCRIGHT A343 / VCRIGHT_a343_rearDefrostUndercurrent / vcright_a343_reardefrostundercurrent

System
VCRIGHT
Vehicle Controller Right
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 VCRIGHT-A343 mean?

Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Right (VCRIGHT) module. Rear defrost is drawing less current than expected Rear defrost current is below the expected value The rear defrost heater will be disabled until vehicle sleep

Original Description

Rear defrost is drawing less current than expected Rear defrost current is below the expected value The rear defrost heater will be disabled until vehicle sleep

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • Vehicle Controller Right alert: Rear defrost is drawing less current than expected Rear defrost current is below the expected value The rear defrost hea
  • 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

VCRIGHT-A343 is an Alert in the Vehicle Controller Right system. Confirm the vehicle screen and Tesla app show no driving or charging restrictions, and schedule service if the alert returns.

Other VCRIGHT Codes

VCRIGHT_a001 VCRIGHT_a002 VCRIGHT_a003 VCRIGHT_a005 VCRIGHT_a006 Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Right (VCRIGHT) m... VCRIGHT_a010 VCRIGHT_a012 VCRIGHT_a013
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