Tesla Cabin Climate Control Requires Service!

Last updated on September 12th, 2023 at 03:03 am

The climate control feature is available in all Tesla vehicles. With the climate control feature, the driver can adjust the temperature in the cabin. 

With this, the climate control system will automatically change the air distribution, air conditioning, and heating to give you your desired temperature. So, what happens if it malfunctions?

The climate control error code can happen due to a malfunctioning car heater or air conditioning. Since climate control is meant to regulate the temperature, if the heating or the air-conditioning goes out, the error code will display, And you’ll have to take your car for servicing immediately.

Why Is My Tesla Cabin Climate Control Not Working?

The climate control feature is at the bottom of the screen. So, if you set it to auto, you can adjust the cabin’s temperature based on your preference.

The default setting is on auto, and the setting maintains optimum comfort in all kinds of weather.

The system will set the heat, air conditioning, fan speed, and air distribution to set the temperature to your preselected temperature and maintain the temperature. 

So, if the heating or air-conditioning in a Tesla breaks down, the climate control will not work. 

Furthermore, climate control in the vehicle cabin does not function due to one malfunction. 

Several owners have complained about the in-cabin heating in the Tesla Model Y and the Tesla Model 3, for instance.

The in-cabin heating on the Model Y and Model 3 does not work in cold climates. And the heating, heat pump, fan speed, and air distribution. 

If any of these are faulty, it will affect climate control. And you’ll get the error code. You can do a hard restart on your car if your cabin climate control is not working.

Hold the brake and the two scroll wheels down until the car’s MCU shuts down. It will reboot after some time, and you shouldn’t see the error code.

Check the car after a few hours. That should do the trick. If not, there may be a burned fuse somewhere in the car. 

But, if that doesn’t fix the issue, unplug all the accessories, turn off sentry mode, and log out of apps and websites.

If you’re safe and capable, check the car to confirm that there is a damaged fuse if you’re not comfortable enough. 

Try to get an appointment with the Mobile service and have your vehicle checked.

How Do I Know When My Climate Control System Requires Servicing?

When climate control develops an issue, there is an error code on the screen that reads climate control requires service. 

If that error code appears on your screen, you must get your car to the shop and get the service control serviced.

Most people think you must own and drive your Tesla before the service control starts acting up. 

But, you can experience issues with the service control even if you’ve only owned your car for a month or even less.

If your vehicle’s cabin does not heat or is too cold or the air distribution is not up to par, it can signal that you need to service your climate control.

If you live in a cold climate and try to preheat your Tesla without success, your climate control is most likely the culprit.

Or, you try to cool your cabin in the scalding heat, and you can’t do it. It’s most likely because of the climate control malfunction.

The climate control feature sets the cabin to the desired temperature. You can try to reset the car and have a firmware update which may fix the issue.

Once it fails to do that, there is a malfunction. But, once your climate controls malfunction, the system always sends an error message.

But often, it’s always better to make an appointment to see the mechanics at Tesla. 

Although a cabin climate service is not very cheap, it often provides a more permanent solution to the problem.

How Much Does A Tesla Cabin Climate Control Service Cost?

A full vehicle service costs about $475, while an AC service costs $50. The costs for servicing vary depending on the model of the Tesla. 

The serving period also depends on the model of Tesla you own. However, the exact cost of a service on your Tesla can only be certain after you’ve made an appointment. 

Once you make an appointment, the service team will enter the estimate and see it on your app. You can accept or review the estimate with your team during your appointment. 

Tesla vehicles are fully electric, so they don’t need the maintenance that petrol-driven cars need, like oil changes, checking carburetors, traditional fuel costs, etc. 

But, Tesla does need maintenance, and the costs of maintaining a Tesla don’t cost a lot, but owning a Tesla still has some other costs. 

Teslas need special care and attention, and because of the nature of the cars, not everyone can service a Tesla or do regular maintenance on it.

To keep your climate control working perfectly, you must service your air-conditioning. 

Tesla recommends that you service the air-conditioning in your Tesla or replace the desiccant bag every 2-6 years. 

The exact time frame for replacing the air-conditioning in a Tesla depends on the model of the car. 

For some models, you have to service them once every two years, others every six years, and others every three years. 

Model Year	Service Interval
Model 3	Every six years
Model Y	Every four years
Model S (2021)	Every three years
Model S (2012-2020)	Every two years
Model X 2021	Every four years

Servicing just one part of your Tesla is not expensive. The issue is getting an emergency appointment, especially when the climate control in your car breaks down without warning. 

It may take you a while to get an appointment. 

Where Can I Get A Tesla Cabin Climate Control Service?

You can get your car serviced at a Tesla service center near you. Tesla repair technicians can even carry out diagnostic repairs on the go, anywhere you park. 

And, for more complicated repairs, you can take your vehicle into the shop.

Usually, if you have an issue with the cabin climate control on your Tesla, an error code will appear on your screen that your climate control requires service. 

If you see the error code, proceed to make an appointment with the shop. The Tesla service center will give you an appointment, and you can take your Tesla in for repairs.

If you schedule an appointment, you can take your Tesla to the nearest service center. There are Tesla service centers in cities all over the country.

Suppose you want to schedule an appointment to service your Tesla cabin climate control system.

You can do that in very simple steps.

• Log into the Tesla app.

• Select service from the available options

• Choose the topic(s) you’d like. i.e., cabin climate control service

• Also, you can provide the details of the issue you’re experiencing with your Tesla. You have to say when the issue occurred and the frequency of the issue.

• You can also provide pictures or videos detailing the issue. Pictures are optional but very helpful.

• Then you will enter the center’s address where you would like to take your vehicle for servicing. 

• You will get a service center appointment or mobile services based on your requests and availability.

Conclusion

Tesla cabin climate control is what makes the temperature in a Tesla comfortable. If the climate control is defective, there will be an error code on the bottom of the screen. 

You must make a service appointment if the error code occurs on your Tesla.