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Do you have the Tesla Powered Trunk retrofit?

Yes, it is best to keep your MY (or any Tesla) plugged into a level 2 charger while not in use. See this Tesla article. https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-7FE78D73-0A17-47C4-B21B-54F641FFAEF4.html Maintaining a charge level between 20% and 80% is good for battery health. Many...

That was my experience as well. I had the retrofit installed for about 5 months before I saw any problems. Given how quickly these issues popped up for those who had the retrofit, I'm pretty sure it was a firmware update Tesla pushed out that started causing the problems.

Cross-referencing a post where @FastGTR shows where the connector is and how to get to it. Power trunk retrofit causing car awake

Many have posted that they've done the job themselves but you're the first to show here where the connector is and how to get to it. Thank you!

How long does it take to get to the connector?

When this problem is resolved with a SW update, I hope Tesla makes it clear in the release notes so we'll all know when to bring our cars in to have the connector reconnected.

You've had the very same issue with the powered trunk retrofit causing intermittent faults with your HVAC system? It's odd that it just started happening even though I got the retrofit 3 months ago. Maybe the error was introduced with a recent software update. How long have you had your retrofit?

I’m referencing a post I recently made about the powered trunk retrofit causing another issue - in my case an intermittent fault with the HVAC system. I’m wondering if the underlying cause of the OP’s problem with the car staying awake could be the same as my HVAC system fault. Model 3 powered...

Recently, our Model 3 HVAC stopped working (no airflow at all) and the display showed the error “Cabin climate control system requires service. Cabin heating/cooling limited or unavailable.” After a few minutes, it started working again so I ignored it. The next day the error occurred again but...

1 lb is not 12 kg, but rather 0.45 kg.

It looks very comfortable on your couch.

Yes. Source: https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/

@Keye - first year for me on the program as well. Just got mine today.

Below is Tesla’s description of how to receive payment for VPP credits. The statement “If you have any credits, you will see the amount” implies to me that if you don’t have any credits, you won’t see them or the "Request Payout" button. So maybe you don’t have any credits?

That's odd. I got my MY in June 2020 and it has CCS adapter support. Check out this relevant thread on Reddit about CCS support in new Model Y's.

This has been discussed on another thread in the forum back in 2020. Can you charge a dead 12v using "cigarette lighter" port

I think many who cite additional space in the Model Y vs Model 3 are referring to the rear seats, frunk, and hatch area, not the front seats.

Yeah, that wiring harness does not look like mine.

We had a very slow leak (~1 psi every 3 days) with my wife’s Model 3 and took it to our local tire store to have it repaired. They could not locate the leak even after a lot of searching using all the techniques. So I took the car to another tire store and they finally found the source of the...

The use of air conditioning also reduces range, although at 80 deg it shouldn't be too much of a draw unless you have your cabin temp set very low. I'm surprised you're getting only 180 miles while driving in that temp at 65 mph and not accelerating much.

Cold weather will reduce the maximum range you can get. The impact is due to degraded performance of a cold battery and use of the heater. Given your location in Michigan, I assume it was pretty cold during your drive. Another big factor that affects EV range is high speed. Cold weather and high...

Tire pressure will naturally increase as you drive the car due to heat caused by tire friction against the road. The pressure increase will be larger at higher speeds (e.g. highway vs city driving). A pressure difference of 1 psi between tires does not matter. I draw the line if I see a 2 psi...

70 kWh is a lot for a winter maximum. How many solar panels do you have and what wattage and type?

Are you ok with the max trunk opening height?

I'm sorry to hear what you're going through - it sounds very disappointing and frustrating. Your experience underscores how Tesla doesn't necessarily make changes, sometimes significant ones, at model year changeovers since they don't really have model years in the traditional sense. You'd hope...

Using 90% of your battery to get 360 miles of range is pretty impressive. I'm curious what your average Wh/mile for those trips was.

You start at 90% charge and what do you end with? Do you live in the mountains/hills and drive a lot of downhill grades to achieve 360 miles?

Excellent summary. My experience with FSDb is very similar to yours. One thing that helps me a lot when I get a wheel nag is to scroll one of the scroll buttons on the steering wheel with just one click and that's enough to let the car know you're there. So much easier than trying to determine...

Sadly, no foot kick opener. Also (as has been mentioned earlier) the powered trunk retrofit doesn't open as high as the un-powered trunk.

Both struts are powered with the retrofit.

Not sure why you’re associating acceleration resistance with aero. Aerodynamic effects are a function of speed, not acceleration. At the beginning of the run when the speed is low, aero effects are negligible. Then as you build speed, aero effects become more and more of a factor. I think...

Tesla Model 3s built from their initial release until 2020 did not come with a powered trunk. Starting in 2021, Tesla included a powered trunk as stock in Model 3s. However, Tesla made a wire harness change from 2018 to 2019 and the powered trunk retrofit requires the newer (2019 and 2020) wire...

Click on your username in the upper bar and a dropdown menu will appear. Select "Account upgrades" and from there you'll have a few levels of membership to choose from ($40 to $160/year).

Ok, the turn lane makes sense. I got confused by the deadlane term and the location of the lines.

I’m trying to understand what you mean by "deadline lane". The paths you’ve highlighted in red and yellow look like they're on the median separating opposing traffic lanes. Are you saying your car is driving in the median with FSD enabled?

I don't have any experience with exercising a warranty like this, but I recommend documenting your charging issues as much as possible including taking screenshots that clearly identify your car and include date/time stamps.

Sorry to hear about your negative experience. It is disappointing that Tesla doesn’t verify the part is actually in stock before they schedule and execute the retrofit appointment. That doesn’t seem like a difficult thing to do assuming they have good inventory control. Although my retrofit...

Is the coolant in this case like an AC refrigerant coolant or some other type of liquid? Just wondering if it would dissipate into the atmosphere or show a leak on the ground.

I took photos before and after the powered trunk retrofit to see how much the maximum trunk opening was reduced due to the retrofit. I also measured the height of the interior of the trunk with it fully open at about 64.5” and to the trunk latch at about 63.5”. The height to the exterior of the...

I got my Model 3 back with the powered trunk retrofit installed. I dropped the car off at 11:00 am and they said it would be 2-3 hours which I didn't believe. I got the car back as soon as it was ready at 6:30 pm, so 7-1/2 hours total - not as long as I thought it might take given my car was the...

I just took my Model 3 in this morning for the retrofit at our nearest SC. It is also the first retrofit they are doing. When I asked how long it would take, he said 2-3 hours. I almost laughed but just replied, good luck. Hopefully, they don't make any major mistakes using my car as their...

The two screenshots tell the story. The first shows you used 1.00 Wh of energy from the grid (which is very little) at about 7:47 while the second shows a peak power usage of about 1200 W during the same time. I suspect there was a brief transition where your system was switching in the battery...

I've heard many people who are pleased with their 3rd-party powered trunk mods but I was hesitant to go down this route. The Tesla powered truck retrofit first was made available on Sept 14 this year and has been available for a few times since then for relatively brief periods. I just waited a...

I checked today and the powered trunk retrofit is now out of stock - so it was up for a day.

I hear there was a wiring harness change made from 2018 to 2019.

The Model 3 Powered Trunk Retrofit is now available! I just ordered mine and set up an appointment. The option probably won't last long so get it while you can. Btw, I couldn't find the retrofit going directly to the Accessory page in the app. I had to scan the QR code on the website and that...

The Model 3 Powered Trunk Retrofit is now available! I just ordered mine and set up an appointment. The option probably won't last long so get it while you can. Btw, I couldn't find the retrofit going directly to the Accessory page in the app. I had to scan the QR code on the website and that...

This article should help you out. https://www.tesla.com/support/how-add-or-remove-drivers

Thanks! I used your first method and the Trunk Retrofit does appear (although currently not available) in my app so I'm good to go when they come into stock. Is this one of those high-demand accessories that's available only for a very short time and then goes out of stock for weeks/months at a...