#38685·openpilot

chestnut: model fails to load with remote start

Author: royjrCreated Aug 22, 2026Updated Sep 1, 2026
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Describe the bug

When using remote start on a Hyundai Sonata, the cigarette lighter power outlet remains off. As a result, the gpu doesn't receive power, causing the model loading process to time out and fail.

[!IMPORTANT] will reproduce using stock model soon

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/data/openpilot/openpilot/sunnypilot/modeld_v2/modeld.py", line 557, in <module>
    main(demo=args.demo)
  File "/data/openpilot/openpilot/sunnypilot/modeld_v2/modeld.py", line 375, in main
    raise RuntimeError("eGPU model load failed or timed out (60s)")
RuntimeError: eGPU model load failed or timed out (60s)

Provide a route where the issue occurs

d59ca223dca8da93

openpilot version

master