Powerwall 3 LED Behavior

Tesla Logo LED

Powerwall 3 has an illuminated logo LED. Expansion units do not have an LED and therefore the logo is not illuminated. The following diagram and table are relevant only for Powerwall 3 units (not Expansion units).

LED State Indication
Solid white Normal operation
Flashing white Powerwall 3 is idle. Will enter sleep state if no actions in progress
Off Powerwall 3 is off or in sleep state
Flashing Red Inverter (PWS) fault, e.g. AFCI or GFCI, RSD, etc.

Tesla Asset Controller (TACO) LEDs

(1) Power LED (2) Status LED Status Details
Solid green Solid light blue Ready to commission TACO is powered and the config application is running. TeslaPW network should be broadcasting
Solid Green Solid Green Not ready to commission TACO is powered but the config application is not yet running. If Powerwall 3 remains in this state permanently, contact Install Support
Solid Green Red Not ready to commission TACO is powered but the unit is still booting up. If Powerwall 3 remains in this state permanently, contact Install Support
OFF OFF No power (12V) to TACO Note that power is only provided by internal 12V.
  1. Turn the Powerwall 3 switch ON and wait at least 5 minutes
  2. Confirm the TACO low voltage harness is plugged all the way in (see TACO Low Voltage Harness)
  3. Confirm the 12V wiring from Backup Switch to Powerwall 3 (TACO terminals 1-4 in Communication Wiring to Backup Switch) is correct
If Powerwall 3 remains in this state, contact Install Support
Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
Note
During a firmware update, LED 2 may flash red. This is expected behavior, and the flashing will stop once the firmware update is complete.
Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
Note
The Tesla Asset Controller LEDs are not visible when the Powerwall 3 front cover is installed.