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I had the worst time getting 'walk away lock' to work. In my previous two Model S it worked fine but I was using the key fob. With my Y and using just the phone it just wouldn't work. The car kept warning me the doors are not locked when I parked the car. I doubled check driver profiles and...

Here is a quick update on my now 6 month old Model Y Performance. This graph is generated using Teslafi.com, a logging service that tracks everything the car does. There are thousands of other users so it has data from many other vehicles and allows you to compare. My range is pretty high...

I tried to find some info but I can't find anything definitive. My Oct 2023 Model Y P has the normal cabin air filters in the center foot well. But it also has the large HEPA filters under the hood. As the HEPA filters used all the time or only when I turn on the 'bioweapon defense mode'...

I have a 2023 Y P. For work I always have a lot of equipment with me. As a result, the car sits too low. The Performance is already lowered which makes it worse. The car handles fine, there is no rubbing even when I go through dips where the suspension is compressed. I don't have more weight...

I tested the USB-C plugs on my 2023 MYP. The result is a little disappointing. The two inside the console are 36 Watt max PD. They go up to 12 V 3Amp. The two at the end for the rear passengers only support 27 Watt. Max 9 Volt at 3 Amp. It's also disappointing that they don't support any other...

I got my Y just over 2 months ago. I decided to only put PPF on the front bumper, not the entire car. That's where it takes the more abuse. Now I wish I would have done the entire car. I looked at some areas and the paint already has a few small chips! I have dark gray so it is very visible as...

For the last 4 years Tesla has had trouble keeping up with the demand for charging in California. On an average Saturday, one of the largest Supercharger stations in Southern California has a wait. 48 stalls and still a 5 min wait.

I saw someone else who installed these 18 inch wheels on their Model Y. I reached out to the company to verify these rims would fit over the larger brake calipers of my Y Performance. They weren't sure. I took the gamble and ordered them. Not only do they fit, they actually have plenty of...

This thread is for the general discussion of the marketplace listing 21" Uberturbine Wheels + tires + TPMS like new. Please add to the discussion here.

I have been staying at a hotel for the last few days. Sentry mode was active while I had it parked underground. I just checked some of the vents. There was at least 5 events of random people trying to get into my car. No, they were not trying to break in. The were looking for their rental car...

When I ordered my Model Y I was very hesitant to go for the performance version. I was worried about the suspension being too harsh. I am in general not a fan of sports car suspensions making you feel every tiny little bump on the road. 12 months ago I had a rental Model Y (non performance) that...

At $199, I can subscribe to FSD for 5 years before the total cost is equal. I'm likely switching cars in 5 years. I'm also not paying the full amount up front. I might pause the subscriptions 2 months of the year where I'm on vacation or just don't drive much, making the total time longer than 5...

I'm getting a new Y coming from an old S that doesn't have Sentry mode in any shape or form. I have a 4k Blackvue Dashcamera with front/back cameras. It works great. Is there any advantage of installing that in my new Y considering I can use Sentry Mode? I have my Blackvue set up to record 24/7...

I often see people pulling trailers park across Superchargers at gas stations. They see it as a convenient way to park their long rig. This guy blocked 8 stalls. To prevent this from happening I always go for the center stall when I get to an empty station.

After owning Tesla for 7 years and visiting 500 Superchargers, I just witnessed my first fist fight at one. At Phoenix Camelback two guys had an argument over a spot. They got in each other's face and then both ended up finding a spot next to each other. Instead of being content, they got out of...

Just got and installed 2021.24.25.1 on my 2015 S70D with MCU1 Download was quick but install took almost an hour. Release notes mention 'minor improvements for cold weather', 4 different languages added and keeping WiFi connection while in drive. That's it. I did notices an increase in...

My poor Model S got hit and insurance declared it as a total loss. I bought the car back from the insurance and selling it as is. 2014 Model S 85 (non performance) 309k miles no AP MCU has a eMMc chip earlier this year I had Tesla replace a lot of suspension parts (total $4500) so that area...

My car got totaled recently and I will most likely get a used Model S again to replace it. Since I drive way more than normal people, keeping free supercharging is very important to me. I got mixed info looking into this. Has anyone recently bought a used Model S with FUSC (free unlimited super...

In the last year I noticed my car running the cooling fans a lot more often excessive and often even activating the AC compressor. In normal conservative Los Angeles city driving even in moderate temperatures the car would start running the fans full speed and AC every 40-60 minutes. It got...

Selling a little used UMC. It's the good one that goes up to 40 Ampere on a NEMA 14-50. Comes wth the normal outlet adapter as well. This was my second backup unit that stayed in the car so I only used it a few times on the road. Local buyers in OC are preferred (I can possibly drop it off...

After driving 273 k miles I finally had to replace my brake pad. Only the front, though. The back ones are still OK. I'm driving more on the conservative side and I like to use regen as much as possible. That probably helped getting the brakes to last that long. The same pads are used in...

This is a photo of my rear right tired looking from the back. The left edge is completely worn and you can see the fibers. Oddly enough the left treat still has a good amount left. The center is almost bald and the right side (outside) again has some left. I can't wrap my brain around how...

I'm not here to troll or spread FUD. We all know car fires with EVs are less likely than ICE cars catching on fire. They are extremely rare and are usually caused by some serious physical impact or force. But if it happens, just stay away! I just found a video of a small electric bike on fire...

I just saw this. As you move the slider it shows the range.

I just hit 250k miles in my Model S. I do many long distance road trips and I have visited over 250 different superchagers. On my most driven routes I have visited the same stations countless times over the last 6 years. One thing I noticed in the last 2 years is how many and how much more...

Today at the supercharger in Santa Ana I saw a sign 'Supercharger coming soon: Anaheim'. That's rather odd since there already is this supercharger and I can't find any permits or construction noted on supercharge.info Maybe they are just using an old sign or there is something in the works

I got info that there will be a Supercharger coming to Hudson, Wisconsin. According to a town hall meeting, HyVee apparently bought a building and will be opening a new store there and will be putting in a Supercharger. The exact location is here. Google Maps They bought the old Family Fresh...

It was bound to happen to me. For years I was bragging that I regularly drive my car down to single digits and it has never shut down. Now it finally did. And to punish me a little extra for my big mouth, it happened at 3:30 am just before the exit for the supercharger. I could literally see it...

30 feet NEMA 14-50 extension cord. Only used indoor. It's like new. Payed $80 for it. Asking $50.

I found an interesting behavior of the battery doing several tests on road trips. The BMS reports the energy stored in the battery on the CAN bus. I compared the numbers right before I left and at the end of a drive. You would think if you have say 60 kWh in the battery before you leave and use...

We all have seen the occasional drink or paper left at a Supercharger, but Santa Ana totally takes the crow being the worst when it comes to littering. This isn't some random trash, this is all from Tesla owners. This is what I collected in less than 3 minutes walking along the stalls. There was...

While I'm still happy with my Model S after a little over 5 years and driving 216k miles, supercharging has been reduced quite a bit. With the loss of range 268 (when new) down to 236 now, the charge rate has declined more and more. Compared to when it was new, the car now takes 25-30% longer at...

I did some tests today measuring the power & energy of the AC in very high temperatures. It was 106 / 41 today in Northridge, CA. It used a little over 1 kW to keep the car cool. Here is a short video about it. I also did some testing driving. While I didn't include that in the video, the energy...

2014 Model S 85. firmware 2019.16.1.1 697c2ff En-Route battery warm up was specifically mentioned in the release notes when I recently updated. This early morning I headed to a supercharger with a cold battery power limiter was visible from the start. Through CAN bus data I monitored the...

Suspension rattles can have many sources. There are many moving parts that can wear out and cause rattles. It is hard to pinpoint the exact source sometimes because in the cabin they all sound very similar. I had some rattles for a while and spent month trying to get to the bottom of it. This...

This is the generation one UMC. It is the second revision, though which has the reset button on the back and fixed some issues with older gen 1 UMCs. This unit is not available from Tesla any more.The UMC Tesla sells now is limited to 32 Amp. It comes with three adapters for standard 120...

This is a 40 feet NEMA 14-50 extension cord. I made from 4 gauge wire which is oversized, meaning this cable has about half the losses compared to a standard rated/sized cable. I made this for charging my Tesla at my old place where the outlet was too far away. This is a very durable, heavy duty...

I've had my Model S for 5 years and driven 205k miles. Works fine, but recently I noticed that after driving for about 30-50 min the fans at the wheel well radiators are blowing full speed. It has nothing to do with drive style or battery or motor temperature. I monitor those from the CAN bus...

Black with Elon's signature on it. In original package/box. They are going on eBay for $470-$500 selling it for $450 and I will deliver it for free within OC/LA area.

What is happening right now is exactly what so many of use predicted. Once the Model 3 is out, Superchargers will be crowded. Having to wait at a Supercharger was extremely rate for the first 4 years I had my Tesla. Now it's a common thing. :-/

Driving over 5 years and 200k miles in my S I learned a few things that are not documented. One of those things is the range prediction in the trip graph. It calculates what your battery percentage will be at your destination. An incredibly useful tool! It can me tricky to use, though as it...

My good old 2014 Model S developed a new issue. A few weeks ago during very heavy rain the wiper stopped working while driving on the freeway leaving me with poor visibility. No setting on the control worked except spraying wiper fluid. Rebooting the MCU seemed to help but that's still a 2...

Signature Black HPWC (wall charger). Has Elon's signature on it. Brand new, unopened box. Local pickup in LA or OC.

After almost 5 years my tire pressure sensors need to be replaced. Their batteries are fading. I found replacements that, according to the seller, work on my Model S (2014). Has anyone replaced them themselves or do they have to be programmed at the service center?

A discussion in the Model 3 section was around the subject whether short and strong regen was more efficient than long and lower power regen. In theory the motor/inverter would be more efficient at higher loads thus stronger, shorter regen would gain a little more energy back. I wanted to dig...

A little OT... Tesla could change the sharing method on normal Superchargers to be 50/50 when two cars are plugged in giving each 72 kW. If one car draws less or no other car is on the shared stall, it would give 100% power to the car plugged in. This way you would get full power when available...

A few days ago I got in the car quickly and accidentally broke off my blinker stalk. Since I like fixing things on my car, I did a little research and found that the entire unit that holds all control stalks around the steering wheel is one unit that can easily replaced. I doubled check the...

plugged in today at San Clemente Supercharger and got a full 120kW! It only lasted for a short moment but still, I have not seen this for a very long time. My battery was nice and toasty (47 C) from driving fast. Nice to see that on a battery that has 175k miles on it

Had an interesting experience today. For a video I drove the car down low to the point it would shut off. I charged it up again and arrived at 2%. I didn't plug it in right away as I wanted to wait for the cheaper off peak electricity. The car was parked for about 2 hours. When I came back I saw...

OK nice new feature. I set a pin, but I can't figure out how to change to something else! Anyone know?