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Coolant Air Purge

Gen3/tasks/TEST_VCFRONT_X_THERMAL-COOLANT-AIR-PURGE-START

What this task does

Starts the Coolant Purge Routine by running all pumps at maximum speed and changing valve positions. The routine will run for several minutes and will return a PASS if the routine started successfully. Vehicle must be in PARK gear and gateway unlocked.

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 · Drive; Stationary · Neutral; Stationary · Parked; Stationary · Reverse
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Procedure notes

In order to prevent pump air lock, do not allow coolant level to dip below MIN mark.

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 · Drive; Stationary · Neutral; Stationary · Parked; Stationary · Reverse
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Procedure notes

In order to prevent pump air lock, do not allow coolant level to dip below MIN mark.

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 · Drive; Stationary · Neutral; Stationary · Parked; Stationary · Reverse
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Procedure notes

In order to prevent pump air lock, do not allow coolant level to dip below MIN mark.

Task inputs (0)

This task has no listed user inputs.

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