02/05/2024 07:43:47

Sensor - Radar - Front (Calibration)

Correction code 17201500 0.60 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so.NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

  • 2024-05-02: Added extra info that procedure is not required if no radar is present.
  • 2023-11-20: Added a note for China, Japan and Macao. If the conditions are met, this procedure is not required.

Calibrate

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Note
For China, Japan, and Macao only: for vehicles with Autopilot 3.0, if the firmware is factory/2023.32.100 or feature/2023.32.9 or later and Tesla Vision is supported, this procedure is not required.
  1. If this procedure is referenced in a different repair procedure: make sure the vehicle is equipped with radar before proceeding.
    1. Enter Service Mode. See Service Mode.
    2. On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap Driver Assist > Sensors, and confirm Radar is shown on the screen.
    3. If Radar or Sensors is not available, discontinue this procedure.
      Figure 1. Model 3 shown, all other models similar.
  2. Disable the "Pin to Drive" feature if it has been enabled.
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    Note
    The radar calibration cannot complete if "Pin to Drive" is enabled.
  3. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
  4. With an assistant, use Toolbox to perform a radar drive cycle calibration:
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    Warning
    Perform the calibration procedure in a suitable location and comply with all local traffic safety laws.
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    Note
    Be prepared to drive the vehicle once the calibration process is initiated. The calibration routine takes between 2 to 5 minutes to complete. When finished, calibration results are displayed in a pop-up message in the calibration routine window.
  5. In Toolbox, open the "Radar Calibration Dashboard".
    • For existing radar applications, continue to step 6.
    • For newly installed radar applications (post-radar swap), SELECT PROC_RADC_X_PLANT-MODESearch for routine in ToolboxLearn Vehicle Parameters for Continental Radar and then click Run. Wait for the routine to complete.
  6. Select "Radar Calibration Routine" and then click Run.
  7. Observe the on-screen driving instructions to prepare for the calibration procedure, and then click OK.
  8. Press the brake pedal, and then shift into Drive.
  9. Select "Service Radar Alignment" and then click Run.
  10. Release the brake pedal and proceed to drive the vehicle to begin the calibration procedure.
  11. Make sure that no radar related alerts are triggered.
  12. If the test drive shows the vehicle to track poorly or pull to the side, or if steering is sloppy or off center, then perform a four wheel alignment check. See Four Wheel Alignment Check.
  13. Re-enable "Pin to Drive" if it was previously disabled.