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Steering Column Calibration

Common/tasks/PROC_STEERING_COLUMN_CALIBRATION

What this task does

Calibrates the steering column. Sets the zero position of each axis. Determines the number of motor encoder counts it takes to reach the other endpoint of the column's travel.

Vehicle compatibility

Select your vehicle’s hardware to see task details, requirements, and inputs. Availability is confirmed after connection.

Model 3 / Y AMD
Vehicle coverage
2024+ Model 3, 2025+ Model Y, Model Y, Pre-2024 Model 3
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
DiagLinkActive, Factory, Service

Procedure notes

During calibration, the steering column first moves all the way down and then moves up to the endpoint. The in/out axis calibrates in the same manner.

Task inputs (0)

This task has no listed user inputs.

Model 3 / Y Intel
Vehicle coverage
Model Y, Pre-2024 Model 3
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
DiagLinkActive, Factory, Service

Procedure notes

During calibration, the steering column first moves all the way down and then moves up to the endpoint. The in/out axis calibrates in the same manner.

Task inputs (0)

This task has no listed user inputs.

Model S / X (legacy) Legacy infotainment
Vehicle coverage
Pre-2021 Model S, Pre-2021 Model X
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
DiagLinkActive, Factory, Service

Procedure notes

During calibration, the steering column first moves all the way down and then moves up to the endpoint. The in/out axis calibrates in the same manner.

Task inputs (0)

This task has no listed user inputs.

Model S / X (2021+) AMD
Vehicle coverage
2021+ Model S, 2021+ Model X
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
DiagLinkActive, Factory, Service

Procedure notes

During calibration, the steering column first moves all the way down and then moves up to the endpoint. The in/out axis calibrates in the same manner.

Task inputs (0)

This task has no listed user inputs.