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Firmware Reinstall - Contactors Closed

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Tesla Model X, 2023 Tesla Model X, 2022 Tesla Model X, and 2021 Tesla Model X. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See TOOLBOX 3 (CONNECT AND DISCONNECT) .
    NOTE: Locally connecting the vehicle to Toolbox 3 will automatically enable Service Mode Plus.
  2. In Toolbox, select the Actions/Autodiag  tab, and then search for "redeploy".
  3. Run  the appropriate routine and wait for the reinstallation to complete. Reinstallation status can be monitored on the vehicle touchscreen.
    • Service CAN Redeploy (UPDATE_CAN-REDEPLOY)  - A "partial" firmware reinstallation that reinstalls the currently installed firmware package to all module, ECU, and component replacements, with the exception of the car computer.
    • Service Redeploy (UPDATE_SERVICE-REDEPLOY)  - A "full" firmware reinstallation that reinstalls the currently installed firmware package to the car computer, and all module, ECU, and component replacements.
  4. Return to the procedure that instructed/required/requested a firmware reinstallation. Otherwise continue to the next step.
  5. Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle. See TOOLBOX 3 (CONNECT AND DISCONNECT) .
  6. Disable Service Mode. See SERVICE MODE (ENABLE AND DISABLE) .