2024-10-18

Event Data Recorder Retrieval

Special tool required for this procedure:

Part Number Description
1094601-00-B EDR Harness, RCM, Molex, MX-M3
1129348-00-B Jump Start, XP-20 (Heavy Duty)
1016990-00-A PCAN USB to CAN Adapter
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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
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Note
Refer to CD-18-20-003 for Model X Event Data Recorder (EDR) guide.
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Use the following procedure(s) for Model X EDR retrieval as required:

Establish a Direct-to-Module Connection

  1. Remove the Restraint Control Module (RCM). See Module - Restraint Control - RCM (Remove and Replace).
  2. Connect the EDR extraction harness connectors (x2) to the RCM.
  3. Connect the EDR extraction harness to the PCAN-USB adapter.
  4. Connect the PCAN-USB adapter to the computer used for data retrieval.
  5. Connect the EDR extraction harness to the XP-20 jump pack to establish external power.
  6. Open the Tesla EDR Retrieval Program. The program automatically attempts to connect to the RCM.
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    When connected properly, a green circle and the message “Connected to RCM” displays on the bottom left corner of the window.
  7. Once connected to the EDR, click “Run EDR Retrieval” and follow the on-screen prompts to retrieve and save EDR data.
  8. The retrieved *.edr data file can be used to generate a Tesla EDR Report at https://edr.tesla.com/.
  9. Close the Tesla EDR Retrieval Program.
  10. Disconnect the EDR extraction harness from the XP-20 jump pack.
  11. Disconnect the PCAN-USB adapter from the computer used for data retrieval.
  12. Disconnect the EDR extraction harness from the PCAN-USB adapter.
  13. Disconnect the EDR extraction harness connectors (x2) from the RCM.
  14. Install the RCM. See Module - Restraint Control - RCM (Remove and Replace).