What to Do When Tesla Freezes?
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Tesla freezing can generally be resolved by restarting the central control. Here are detailed introductions and solutions: 1. Tesla Central Control Black Screen: Solution: Press and hold both scroll wheels on the steering wheel simultaneously to restart the central control screen. Additionally, pressing and holding the buttons above the two scroll wheels on the steering wheel simultaneously can restart the dashboard. 2. Tesla Touchscreen Unresponsive: Solution: Shift the gear to 'Park' mode, then press and hold both scroll wheels on the steering wheel until the screen turns off. After ensuring it's off, wait for about 30 seconds until the Tesla logo appears on the screen. At this point, the vehicle will automatically refresh the GPU.
Tesla froze, and I find this quite common, mostly due to software issues. First, don't panic—safely pull over since a black screen may hide your speed or navigation. Then try a soft reboot: hold both steering wheel buttons for about 10 seconds until the screen resets. If unresponsive, force restart by pressing the two scroll wheels until the Tesla logo appears. Wait for the system to recover afterward. I always prioritize software updates—installing new versions immediately helps reduce crash risks. Overheating in summer can also trigger issues, so I habitually ventilate the cabin with AC when parked. If reboots fail or crashes recur frequently, it might indicate hardware faults like screen damage or aging wiring—schedule a service center inspection then. Safe driving comes first: handle minor fixes yourself, but leave major issues to the pros.
