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Immobilizer Reset Procedure

ModelS/tasks/PROC_DI_X_IMMOBILIZER-RESET

What this task does

This routine can be used to reset the drive unit immobilizer to the virgin state. This unlearns the code that pairs a drive unit to the security controller. This routine needs to be performed when either the security controller is replaced or the drive unit is permanently removed from a vehicle. Immobilizer reset takes 15 minutes. During this time, DI_immobilizerState will be in RESET, and at the end of the procedure it will become DISARMED. Drive rail must remain on throughout the entire procedure. When the immobilizer reads "Disarmed", the drive unit can be paired with the security controller the next time it is powered on.

Vehicle compatibility

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

Task inputs (2)

ProcedureTimeoutSeconds

ProcedureTimeoutSeconds · Int

Default: 900

ResultsPollInterval

ResultsPollInterval · Int

Default: 5

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Communication checks

DI CAN Communication

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

PING-TP_DI

Model S / X (legacy)
ECU resets

Reset DI

Send a hard reset ECU command to the DI

TEST-RESET_DI

Model S / X (legacy)