Powerwall 3 LED Behavior

Tesla Logo LED

LED State Indication
Flashing Red Inverter (PWS) fault, e.g. AFCI or GFCI, RSD, etc.

Tesla Asset Controller (TACO) LEDs

(1) Power LED (2) Status LED Status Details
Solid green Solid light blue Ready to commission TACO is powered and the config application is running. TeslaPW network should be broadcasting
Solid Green Solid Green Not ready to commission TACO is powered but the config application is not yet running. If Powerwall 3 remains in this state permanently, contact Install Support
Solid Green Red Not ready to commission TACO is powered but the unit is still booting up. If Powerwall 3 remains in this state permanently, contact Install Support
OFF OFF No power (12V) to TACO Note that power can be provided by either the Backup Gateway 2 12V or internal 12V.
  1. Turn the Powerwall 3 switch ON and wait at least 5 minutes
  2. Confirm the TACO factory-installed harness is plugged all the way in (see TACO Factory-Installed Harness)
  3. Confirm the 12V wiring from Gateway 3 to Powerwall 3 (TACO terminals 1-4 in Communication Wiring to Gateway 3) is correct
If Powerwall 3 remains in this state, contact Install Support
Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
Note
During a firmware update, LED 2 may flash red. This is expected behavior, and the flashing will stop once the firmware update is complete.
Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
Note
The Tesla Asset Controller LEDs are not visible when the Powerwall 3 front cover is installed.