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If you're using the Tesla Universal Wall Connector (not the Gen 3), you can actually daisy chain the UWC off each other, which would eliminate the need for the subpanel and possibly reduce your installation costs. The UWC has a second set of terminals inside that allow another UWC to be wired...

I think you're supposed to put the wire in the hole, jam the small screwdriver in, then push the wire further in the hole, before removing the screwdriver which should lock down on the wire. I'm think of the terminals in the SolarEdge inverters.

These types of connectors are pretty common. I see them a lot in solar inverters. Usually you have to push in a small flathead screwdriver in the smaller top slot and it will let you put a bigger wire in the bottom hole.

Zoro is owned by Grainger, so it should be an authorized reseller.

I believe there is some sample variation with the booming. I had a 2022 Tesla Model Y and the booming was terrible. I couldn't drive more than 10 minutes without having a headache for the rest of the day. But I have rented a few Tesla Model Ys from Hertz, and I haven't had any booming issues...

It makes more sense why there have been issues with the Tesla Universal Wall Connector now that we know that the Universal Wall Connector is required to enable Power Share home backup. Compatibility Mode probably disables the Power Share home backup capability, which really isn't an issue for...

I wonder how this will work though. The NACS connector doesn't have a neutral connector, so how can it power a house with 120 volt circuits. And the Tesla Gateway doesn't, to the best of my knowledge, have a neutral forming transformer either (like the Enphase or SolarEdge equivalent). The...

What is the part number of the original UWC and the replacement UWC? The part number should be on the box. I am wondering if they are the same or different revisions.

Do you know if you received a revised part, or is the part number still the same?

I'm a bit disappointed that it doesn't appear to have passed UL9540A. Also, the label said that it is made in the USA. That means that it probably doesn't have LFP batteries. LFP batteries are currently only made in China. For something to be labeled "Made in the USA," virtually all of the...

Yes, in the US.

I don't think all of the cars suffer from this ear pain issue. I bought an Model Y in 2022, and the one I had gave me a headache whenever I drove it. The rear hatch alignment was really poor and the service center was never able to fix it. I sold that car. I have rented a few Model Y since...

I have a Mercedes with their current gen digital headlights, and it can project symbols on the road ahead of you. For example, if you depart your lane without signaling, it will draw an arrow pointing at the lane maker. If it sees a pedestrian on the road at night, it will draw around the...

I got one last week from Fremont, VIN 504XXX, and it didn't have the cargo cover or the wood on the front doors.

Tesla stopped offering the 7 day return around October 2020.

You can't claim diminished value from your own policy.

Is there paint damage and/or creases in the sheetmetal? If not, you might want to consider paintless dent removal.

Can you try lightly feeling the scruffs with your fingernail? If the scuffed areas are flat or raised, it should buff out. If the scuffed areas are below the paint, it may not buff out.

The front plate cover is normally not installed at delivery. It is taped on using 3M VHB tape. They don't drill holes in the bumper.

Did you get an auto reply when you contacted them the first time. I had a problem where they sent the wrong items and it took over a week for them to reply to my e-mail. It did get resolved eventually though. Since Tesla really isn't that great at fulfilling accessory orders, I feel like they...

This is how Tesla recommended Gen 2 HPWC in the power sharing configuration to be installed.

In California, the DMV will make the new owner pay for the late registration charges that accrued under the previous owner, so it behooves any buyer to check that the registration is up to date. The DMV has a website where a prospective buyer can check.

They're probably planning on the end of quarter rush, with most of those deliveries ending up on the west coast.

I wonder if the wifi based load sharing is depending on connecting to the internet. I had 2 Juiceboxes in a load sharing configuration and they were cloud dependent. If the wifi was down or if they couldn't connect to the cloud, the load sharing would not work and the charging defaulted to 6...

The Juicebox in load sharing configurations are wired like how the Tesla Gen 2 HPWC are wired, there needs to be a junction box that splits the circuit between the two Juicebox units. But instead of having a separate communication wire between the units, the Juicebox requires connection to...

If I were Tesla, I would raise price by $7,000 and include the "Full Self Driving" option with each car. Then they can call it a $3,000 discount when they are actually raising the average transaction price by quite some margin.

Does it happen when you're driving up or down a hill? If so, it can also be from the pressure change from the altitude change.

Your insurance company may offer new OEM parts as an endorsement to the policy. The endorsement that I purchased from my insurance company states that: "Whenever reasonably available as determined by us, we will specify in our repair estimate the use of new parts furnished by or for an original...

It doesn't exist. 400 amp panels are all wider than 16 inches. You may end up with a surface mount panel if you're replacing an existing panel.

PG&E is pretty quick with the interconnection requests (usually). I actually noticed that my interconnection was processed when I noticed that my rate plan changed on the PG&E website. It took several more days before I got the letter saying that my interconnect was approved.

The Honeywell Vista alarm panel is most common alarm panel in the US though. If the alarm panel already has wireless devices in it, like wireless contact sensors and/or motion sensors, then you don't even need to add a wireless radio to add that wireless heat detector. I think most alarm...

Have you considered just getting an alarm system connected wireless heat detector installed instead? A lot of homes already have alarm systems, so adding a heat detector is not really that big of an expense. My insurance company already requires a burglar/fire alarm. They also require system...

It is extremely difficult to substantiate a DV claim. I believe Georgia is the only state that legislation regarding diminished value.

The only thing that concerns me is that this is a silver car and Tesla doesn't sell the silver color anymore. I don't know if the service centers stock a pre-painted silver bumper cover. I have had the bumper cover replaced on my car. Originally, I went to the Tesla body shop in San Jose, and...

The old key fob was already using Bluetooth LE. A lot of Bluetooth LE devices have pretty good battery life. The Tile tracker comes to mind. When I bought my old fob, it came with an extra battery. I haven't need it yet. Maybe they were planning on the increased power consumption of the new...

The new key fob appears to have a new SKU. The old key fob is 1449859-00-D The new key fob is 1510146-00-A

I recently rented a car from Burbank Airport and Enterprise gave me a white 2018 Tesla Model S as a free upgrade. I got in the car it was clear that it was formerly a rental car that Enterprise was providing Tesla. The user profile was still set to "Loaner." The Enterprise rent a car at BUR...

Tesla should be a little more clear about which charging adapters are available and give customers the chance to order them when they order the car. If you were to install a receptacle for the Tesla UMC, it would probably be better to install a 6-50 receptacle so you can save installing the...

The service center should be able to fix it. When I first got my car, the steering wheel was crooked. I drove it a while hoping that it would "self-correct," but that never happened. When I finally took it to the service center, the service advisor tried to charge me for an alignment stating...

I just noticed that seller on eBay also has a liner for the rear trunk. I wonder if that would further cut down on the noise inside the cabin.

This sounds a lot like the VIN plate rattling.

I've had two cars with the newer generation Homelink mirrors that show the state of the garage door. If you have a MyQ equipped Liftmaster or Chamberlain garage door opener, then it supports two way communication. There is actually a close confirm feature where the mirror will show if the...

Most inverter driven systems should be fine. It doesn't have to be a scroll compressor. A rotary compressor is would probably be fine.

The variable speed condensers are typically require communicating equipment. So it is unlikely you'll find a variable speed condenser that works with your existing furnace.

Doesn't Tesla have their own body shop in Van Nuys? Tesla can probably just swap the bumpers there. When I was at the Fremont Delivery Hub, I noticed they had a small pile of damaged bumpers in the back near the dumpsters. I think they may have just replaced bumpers there that were damaged in...