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First you really need to finish the commissioning process! During setup do not select a Vehicle Charging window, for now. Next, if you are using any 3rd party apps remove them. Then go to the “Schedule” screen in the app, under “Departure” make sure everything is off, then check under the...

@JPWhite I think you just learned the hard way to never take your car to a Tesla SC unless you have no other choice. Always take your car to shops that do the work you need day in and day out. For example, Discount Tire rotates tires for free!

I have a “Sight-Line Dashboard Cluster Display (4.5" Rectangular Style)|” from RPM Tesla. The turn signal in the HUD has stopped working, which I have attributed to the latest Tesla update (2024.20.1). Anybody else having similar issues? I know Tesla does not support “3rd party” items, but if...

There are a number of potentials. Please post a screen shot of the app where you see 16A, and also under “schedule” post screen shots of the “Departure” and “Charge” screens. Also, what Tesla adapter are you using e.g. 14-50, 6-50, ??? BTW, if you are using any third party apps, do not use them...

https://www.tesla.com/support/charging/wall-connector/tesla-app

Totally disagree. Never use a Leviton on a EV circuit.

Maybe your WC functions differently, but in the U.S. we can add the WC to the app and easily control it. The only setting we have is to set the allowable charging window. Note it is easy to also turn it off if you really want to charge at peak hours.

It depends on the objective. If the objective is simply to ensure the car only charges during off-peak, then using the setting in the wall connector is the easiest and most reliable method. The SOC then defines the upper limit.

So many posts on this point! For example: Even for LFP charging to 100% is never good for the battery - because in the end it is still a Lithium ion battery. Tesla only recommends charging to 100% because the BMS only accurately predicts SOC and therefore range, when the voltage is maximum. So...

I suggest there is not “right” way since this is a matter of aesthetics. The only potential consideration, that comes to mind, is the “wrong” way could add drag and reduce mileage.

I suggest you have this too complicated. Turn off everything in the Tesla app and only use the settings in the wall connector. This will only allow the car to charge in the off-peak window. If you leave the car set to 80% SOC that is what you will have each morning. BTW, as noted above, if you...

This is an overblown concern, don’t fret about it. This only seems to be an issue for people who do this all the time.

I had a Model S and now I have a Model Y. As I recall the Mercedes C is a “sedan” while the Y is a small SUV. It has a hatch back which is great for carrying things and it can also tow up to 3,500 lbs. And the standard version goes like a bad out of hell! I suggest you grab the wife and kids and...

Did you look online in your Tesla account in the documents section for your car?

That was not a recommendation just a quick example. I have used them for a wheel alignments with no issues. Certainly find a shop you are comfortable with.

This is a relatively new feature. 😉

Maybe this is about the fact that you should burnish the brakes after replacing brake pads and/or brake rotors? But this can be accessed via the Menu -> controls -> service menu.

Never take your car to a Tesla SC unless you have no other choice. IMHO any competent shop can do brake work. I live in Georgia and just for fun I looked up a brake service on the Pep Boys website for a 2016 Model X, the “Premium” service is about $230. I suggest you shop around. Good luck!

Also It is cheaper! Mobile Connector $250, GFCI breaker $150, Hubbell or Bryant outlet $80, Cable organizer $35 = $515 Wall Connector $450, standard breaker $15 = $465 Of course your prices may vary. The wall connector supports any 240v circuit from 15a all the way up to 60a and is...

If you install a 14-50 it should be on a 50a circuit unless your breaker box could not handle a 50a circuit. Also make sure he did not install a cheap outlet, you need a Hubbell or Bryant outlet. These are designed to handle the continuous loads of EV charging.

It is not negativity, it is ignorance and jealousy. Handle it as such.

This statement is more true then you might think. As noted above, enforcement is solely up to the property owner. If you see a violation all you can do is complain.

This does not make sense. A model Y will lose about 1% / week if Sentry and overhead protection are off. For example, on a recent trip I left my car at the airport for 2-weeks and it lost just 2% (started at 79% came home at 77%). If you are losing 4-5% over a few hours something else is amiss...

This is not permitted; EV circuits need to be dedicated. For clarity, the GFCI protection in the TWC and UMC are there to protect the connection to the car. The GFCI in the breaker box is there to protect a wall outlet, therefore, it is required for a 14-50 outlet and not for the TWC since...

In the case of the MC, while it does have an internal GFCI the outlet still requires one (by code). If there is a GFCI tripping problem this is a wiring / grounding issue. The only way to avoid a GFCI breaker is to use a hardwired solution, such as the wall connector.

1. The GFCI breaker is required by code 2. You must also purchase a 14-50 outlet that is designed for a continuous load, so this will run you about $80 or so, 3. You will be better off buying a wall connector which willl be cheaper and is far more capable, Approximate prices: Mobile Connector...

A GFCI breaker is not required, and should not be used with hardwired units, such as the Tesla Wall Connector.

Assuming your car has the heat pump HVAC version there is no “season” as the heat pumps runs year-round either heating or cooling. Thus: Clean the outside coil whenever you wash the car. Clean the coil in the interior filter compartment whenever you replace the air filters. The source of the...

You should carefully read the early termination section of the lease. You will probably have to make all remaining payments in order to terminate the lease.

Problems with the 12v battery cause all kinds of problems and generate all kind of alerts. If tightening it down solved the problems you should be fine. BUT, you really should be using a 12v lead-acid battery and you should get that from Tesla parts. At the very least it will take the LV battery...

If someone is using a wall connector they can set the allowable charging window there and not bother with the car at all. This works very well.

This is no big deal, so don’t worry about it. You likely did not set it correctly. What settings did you use? BTW, if you have a Wall Connector you can set an allowable charging window and then you will never have to bother with the car settings.

Agree. Recall my comment is: “So let’s start telling people the truth about the whole Tesla experience and not just how cool the car is.” Each person should of course tell their truth and in your works “let the chips fall where they may.” My reason for buying another Tesla was I wanted another...

Glad you had a good service experience! Unfortunately you seem to be the exception and not the rule. If you feel you are getting good support from Tesla you should tell people. On the other hand, those who are not getting good support should do the same and let the free market decide.

With a few exceptions, we knowTesla customer service sucks. We cannot talk to anyone, support is practically non-existent, repairs take forever, and the list goes on and on. So how do we fix this? Hit them where it hurts! Tesla does not advertise and instead relies on their customers - us - in...

Stop washing the car for a week or two and find out. Also, modern car paints and not as good as they used to be, so running your car through a wash as often as you are doing is not a good idea.

"Deleted" is not the right word. The video overwrites itself so there is always the "last" hour and no, a bigger disk will not make any difference.

Your options: Get a big pot of coffee and read the thousands of posts on this subject Use 50% as a middle bar. If you normally consume say 20% on your daily commute, then charge to 60% and return home with 40% Don’t overthink this. Just keep the car in the SOC range of 20%-80% and enjoy your car!

How old is the car? But you may not have a problem. The “range” you see is based on calculations made by the BMS and includes your average wh/Mi as well as battery temperature. If you can, run down your battery to single digits and then charge it to 100% at home. Ensure it completes the charge...

Before buying a new MC try this. Unplug the adapter from the MC and look for any debris in both ends, then clean it. Also do this at the Tesla end, both the plug and receptacle and clean them.

This does not surprise me as resting your hand on the top does not apply any rotational pressure. But, I was playing with this issue the other day and tried something new. I crossed one leg over the other to the point where the wheel was touching my leg. The normal lane adjustments by the car...

I do not have an S but as a test, go into the menu and put the car into auto steer mode, that is do not run the car with FSD. Now try engaging auto steer and see if the right scroll button moving it left or right changes your follow distance.

Got to ask the obvious question, did you reboot the car (press and hold both scroll wheels until the screen turns black)?

Sentry is not enabled unless the car is parked and you have enabled Sentry Mode. You need to review Dashcam mode, from the manual: Enable Dashcam by touching Controls > Dashcam. Dashcam allows you to choose how and when footage is saved. You can choose between: Auto: Dashcam automatically...

A they hit you with $330 of “diagnostic” fees! Such a rip-off.

https://www.tirepirates.ca/blog/2022/11/why-cant-i-just-change-one-tire-at-a-time/#:~:text=Your%20car's%20driveshaft%20and%20suspension,that%20the%20tires%20wear%20evenly. https://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com/blog/tires/what-if-i-replace-just-one-tire/

Also, unless the other tires were still fairly new, replacing only one tire can causes problems, which is why it is not recommended.

Turn on your cameras when driving and you will see it is. Note that not everyone is tricked by this illusion since over time we automatically adjust. Note also that the new software does not always keep the car centered for a variety of reasons, such as when passing cars it moves off-center away...

No reason to check the app at all, but if you must go ahead. Also no need to reboot the car. With the items you noted switched off you will only lose about 1% / week, so relax. Personally, I would not bother to turn Sentry on and off at night as that will cost you about 3% / day, or more if...

Is this meant for me? I understand very well how the DashCam system works.