User Data (Factory Reset): Procedure

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Procedure
NOTE: The service procedure below details resetting vehicle user data when the previous user's credentials are not available.
  1. Enable Service Mode. See SERVICE MODE .
  2. Select Actions/Autodiag  , and then search for "Reset".
  3. Select the "Service Factory Reset" routine, and then click Run  .
  4. When the routine has finished, close the window and exit Service Mode. See SERVICE MODE .
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