25/03/2024 17:22:41

Service Mode

Correction Code 00050100

  • 2023-08-02: Added video and deleted information for older firmware version.

Refer to these sections to enable and disable Service Mode.

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If vehicle touchscreen operation is not feasible, or if providing Mobile Service, enable Service Mode via Toolbox 3.
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For advanced diagnostics, see Service Mode Plus.
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For an instructional video regarding Service Mode, see https://service.tesla.com/docs/Public/Diagnostic/.

Enable Service Mode Via Vehicle Touchscreen

  1. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch CONTROLS (vehicle icon) > SOFTWARE.
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    An image of the vehicle and badge is displayed.
  2. Touch and hold the large word "MODEL" for 2 seconds, and then release.
  3. Use the on screen keyboard to type "service" into the access code field, and then touch OK.
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    The touchscreen is overlaid with the words "SERVICE MODE" in red. Newer firmware versions have a red border around the edges of the touchscreen UI.
  4. Return to the procedure that required Service Mode to be enabled.

Enable Service Mode Via Toolbox 3

  1. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  2. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway Unlock.
  3. In Toolbox 3, click the Actions tab, type "Service" into the search field, click PROC_ICE_X_ENTER-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link), click Run, and then allow the routine to complete.
  4. Return to the procedure that required Service Mode to be enabled.

Disable Service Mode

  1. Disable Service Mode using either a laptop with Toolbox 3 or the vehicle touchscreen.
    • Touchscreen
      1. On the vehicle touchscreen, touch CONTROLS (vehicle icon) > SERVICE MODE > EXIT SERVICE MODE at the top of the Service Mode menu.
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        The red "SERVICE MODE" overlay or red touchscreen border is removed.
      2. Return to the procedure that required Service Mode to be disabled.
    • Laptop with Toolbox 3
      1. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
      2. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway Unlock.
      3. In Toolbox 3, click the Actions tab, type "Service" into the search field, click PROC_ICE_X_EXIT-SERVICE-MODEvia Toolbox: (link), click Run, and then allow the routine to complete.
      4. Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
      5. Return to the procedure that required Service Mode to be disabled.