Recent content by alt7070

Thanks, but unfortunately my SC says the recall work is complete. They understand the camera doesn't work, but say they will only do what's in the recall campaign (they say it could be due to any number of things). I still think it's the bending cable since the camera used to go in and out as I...

Ah, sorry missed that. I was just searching for threads related to the harness recall. Lots of great info in these other sub forums.

I have a M3, but I'm in the US and it's out of warranty. It's my favorite car of all time, but the car that has caused me the most angst of all time :). I was disappointed they did not test or replace the cable for me even though my camera has issues. The recall effort uses visual inspection to...

Sorry that you had a bad experience with this. One more PSA. If your backup camera is starting to fail, especially when slowly opening/closing the trunk (or has failed), do the following: If you are in warranty, report it right away. Sure, it may be fixed in the next software update, but it...

Even with the recall fix, the bend is pretty dramatic at one obvious point. Hopefully the engineers have calculated the max repeated bend radius and constructed the new guard appropriately. The rest of the cable is probably OK so it may be considered a permanent fix. If you have the yellow coax...

Fantastic write-up! Thanks for documenting the steps! I'm very tempted to try this fix, since my camera is still out. I brought it to the SC and they did the recall work... which for me means they only added the reinforcement and didn't fix the issue. Same symptoms -- camera goes out when the...

Did you get this replaced while the car was in warranty? Mine is out of warranty and they put on the reinforcement piece (due to the recall), but not replace the harness since the rubber exterior did not appear damaged and the coax cable did not have the yellow stripe. My backup camera currently...

So.... I was able to get the recall work done (I appreciate the SC scheduling this). They did a visual inspection per the recall instructions, then decided the harness was in good shape and therefore added a protection to it. Note that they did not replace the harness or fix the coax cable...

Yes, there's a separate internal database. My car's backup camera fails often (goes in and out when you slowly open the trunk -- as you may guess I'm in the US). My M3 appears to be part of the recall (on the public database), but I'm not tagged for service. The SC said they have explicit...

Thanks all, very helpful info. Kirby64, it's a 10 gauge wire (40-ish feet). Weird that the locking plugs/receptacles are not encouraged for EVs. I thought that would be better but, maybe note...? Petrlol, I may get that cord you mentioned and chop off the neutral on the plug. Probably cheaper...

Hi all, I have a L14-30 extension cord that I use with my generator. I wanted to use it to charge with a UMC 2 and dryer outlet (non-locking 14-30R) when visiting at a friend's house. I looked around and there are several 14-50 to L14-30 adapters (both directions, receptacle and plug), but...

Sorry, should have mentioned I have a plug kit (like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G252DCC). My main concern is accessing the leak with the tools. For the fronts, I figure I can roll forward and steer appropriately to expose it, but for the back, it will require some stretching...

I've heard that you can plug a leak in both front & rear tires w/o jacking up the car. It seems like this is possible (although awkward if it's the rear wheel close to the centerline of the car). Any feedback? I'm thinking of getting the Porsche scissor jack mentioned in another thread if...

Anyone find a back support for the M3 to help with posture? The seat ergonomics are also not good *for me* (YMMV). I think it's easily fixable, just need to find the right one. I know they don't recommend seat covers, but I hope this would be OK. Feedback?

@Rocky_H, good advice on the dremmel, thanks. I ended up getting the official Tesla 14-30 adapter to automatically set 24A charging (and 14-30R / L6-30P adapter, 250V version), but if/when I get the special extension cord, I'll cut the neutral (probably trying the angle cut first, then cutting...