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Communication checks

PTC CAN Communication

Gen3/tasks/PING-TP_PTC

Model 3 / YModel S / X (2021+)

What this task does

Tests communication with the Cabin Heater (PTC) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Communication is established via Unified Diagnostics Services (UDS) over the Controller Area Network (CAN).

Vehicle compatibility

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Model 3 / Y AMD
Vehicle coverage
Model Y, Pre-2024 Model 3
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Task inputs (0)

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Model 3 / Y Intel
Vehicle coverage
Model Y, Pre-2024 Model 3
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

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
No specific level listed

Task details for this hardware

PTC Connection Test

Tests communication with the Cabin Heater (PTC) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Communication is established via Unified Diagnostics Services (UDS) over the Controller Area Network (CAN).

Task inputs (0)

This task has no listed user inputs.

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Resets the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Reset is executed via Unified Diagnostics Services (UDS) over the Controller Area Network (CAN).

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Model 3 / Y Model S / X (2021+)