Tesla: Fix Black Touchscreen

Some Tesla users may experience a problem with their touchscreen where it is black and unusable. Users won’t be able to change the AC or use many of the features of the vehicle while this is a problem. Use these steps to reset the touchscreen.

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Newer Models

1. Find a safe space to park the vehicle and shift the transmission into “Park“.
2. Hold down both scroll buttons on the steering wheel until the touchscreen turns black.
3. Wait about 40 seconds for the trouchscreen to restart.

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Older Models

1. Press the Brake pedal.
2. While continuing the hold the Brake, press and hold both buttons above the steering wheel for about 20 seconds until the speedometer blinks.
3. Stop pressing the steering wheel buttons, but continue pressing and holding the Brake.
4. Hold down both scroll wheels. The screen should go blank, then a “T” will appear. At this point, you can release the Brake and scroll buttons.

After this process the touchscreen should reset. It will take about a minute or two.

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I hope this guide has helped you fix your touchscreen in your Tesla.