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  1. S

    A boomer mods his booming Y. The fix

    This booming with a window open has happened on all my previous non-Tesla cars as well.
  2. S

    Would you Purchase a model Y Again?

    I've been extremely happy with my 2022 Model Y. The only service visit I've had is a drivers seat that "may" have been loose. I couldn't totally tell but they removed and re-installed the seat anyway. It's fine now. No other issues at all. The only thing I'd like would be a bit more insulation...
  3. S

    Quick 4-month new MY report

    My MYLR is from Feb 2022 (with USS) and after 2+ years it looks brand new. Zero curb rash on the wheels, and I've never curbed any wheel in my life. My build quality seems just fine, definitely on par with my past Acuras, and actually better than the 2022 Sienna I have. Everything works...
  4. S

    Dealing with Curb Rash

    I personally think the Gemini wheel covers look fine. I also have no curb rash after 2 years of owning the car.
  5. S

    Model Y Tint Specs and Thoughts

    I've also tinted every car I've owned. On SUVs (and the MY) I only tint the front windows with 20% ceramic to match the rear. I like the uniform look.
  6. S

    Wiper Blade Replacement Tesla Model Y

    My 2022 Model Y has 16k miles on it and the wipers work perfectly. The car is garaged out of the sun, which I think makes the primary difference in rubber longevity.
  7. S

    Text message reading volume

    I'm using the Tesla integration. I find the volume to be way too loud.
  8. S

    Text message reading volume

    For the life of me I cannot figure this out. I don't get text messages very often in the car that I "need" to respond to while driving. However, I occasionally do, and the text-to-speech volume of the text message is quite loud. How do I lower this volume? When I use the left scroll wheel to...
  9. S

    USS support disabled at end of FSD demo [false alarm - setting in menus to turn on]

    I went back to USS instead of Vision. I decided while Vision is cool, I'd rather have the accuracy of USS. Now, if they could just merge the two together, that would be perfect!
  10. S

    Back up sensors not working

    Does your car have USS?
  11. S

    App-control aftermarket taillight

    Good Lord, those tail lights are hideous. Just way too busy and tacky.
  12. S

    Will tesla service fix steering wheel alignment

    There is nothing unique about the steering, tires, or alignment. Just go to any tire shop.
  13. S

    Tesla Map color is terrible

    I also keep my map on satellite. Sometimes certain areas are darker but that's the image that got downloaded.
  14. S

    Anyone use the OEM front license plate holder?

    I'm in NorCal. Been driving without a front plate for almost 30 years. I also been driving with illegal front side window tint for 30 years. In CA, you're not supposed to put any aftermarket tint on the front windows. I just don't make it overly dark. I'm not worried about being pulled over.
  15. S

    My Model Y battery loses 2 % each day while it sits in garage, Sentry & Climate are off, what gives ?

    My Model Y loses maybe at most 1% after a week of sitting in the garage. Note I'm in SF bay area where it's not that cold. At home in the garage, sentry is off and doors are unlocked. Just walking by the car with my phone does NOT wake up the car. The only way the car wakes is if you open the...
  16. S

    Small scratch

    I have no idea about CarFax. Personally I don't care about the resale value of my cars because I drive them until they are worth next to nothing. The only exception was when I bought the MY and back in then 2022, the used car market was crazy so I sold a 2016 Acura ILX to CarMax for $23k. It...
  17. S

    Accident on 1st Day :(

    There's nothing to sue for. It was accidental property damage and insurance will handle it. I do agree with past comments about going through your own insurance. That's why you pay them! To go to bat for you when this stuff arises. I suppose if the at-fault party hit OP's car on purpose then it...
  18. S

    Small scratch

    In a past car, I've made an insurance claim for a scratch that a "normal" person could barely see. But I want my cars looking perfect. Make the claim against the other guy's insurance. Repainting a bumper is not a big deal. It's expensive but it's not your dollar. They should also cover a rental...
  19. S

    Unfold mirrors only when driving away?

    Not configurable as you want.
  20. S

    Model Y Driving with FSD Accident

    Prior to my Model Y, I had driven other cars with adaptive cruise and lane keeping. The lane keeping on most other cars is not that great but even if I only used adaptive cruise, on a long boring drive (such as I-5 in CA) my fatigue level dropped by at least 50%. I still had to pay attention...
  21. S

    tire low pressure warning, all 4 tires?

    Is this your first car? Losing pressure is normal as the temperature drops. That's why you. need to check your air pressure regularly and adjust as needed.
  22. S

    My Model Y smells, does it happen to yours?

    In my 30 years of driving, I always turn off the AC compressor about 1-2 miles from home and let the fan continue running to dry out the vents. I've never had any smell issues in any car.
  23. S

    Thumb wheels annoyances

    This is how I use the thumbwheels. I have absolutely no problem pushing them left/right. In fact, I use them this way constantly while changing favorites of the media player.
  24. S

    Feel bad for the folks driving dinosaurs in this heat!

    We'll be getting some hot temps this weekend!
  25. S

    Home Delivery with trade-in -bay area?

    I live in San Jose and they did home delivery for me back in 2022. I was paying with cash (cashier's check) and I figured if the car was really screwed up, I would simply refuse delivery and not hand over the money. Luckily the car was in very good shape and no issues so it was not a problem.
  26. S

    How to test alarm? And am I missing a Sentry feature?

    Sentry does not send notifications, unless something drastic happens like a door opening when locked. Then it's the alarm that sends the notification.
  27. S

    Using Nissan Leaf charger

    There is no issue using a J1772 charger on your Tesla.
  28. S

    seat belt chime

    If it's the back seat, you can push the red seat belt icon when the chime is going off to disable it. The idea is for people who install a child seat.
  29. S

    Alarm.com, MyQ and homelink.

    My garage door opener has a battery backup. But without power, the wifi node in the garage won't be on, so I still can't open the garage door with MyQ. But I can use the remote garage opener fob or the remote keypad off on the side of the garage.
  30. S

    Model Y Reverse UFO Sound Change/Disable

    I don't mind the UFO sound, since I'm only in reverse for short periods. And I think it's good to make my movement known to pedestrians around me. It's the horn sound upon locking that bothers me. With a speaker, why not create a more pleasant lock confirmation sound? Or allow it to be...
  31. S

    Model Y noise when waking starting up car cricket/chirping sound

    I have the same noise upon waking up.
  32. S

    Need Guidance after an accident

    Anytime I've had fender benders in the past, I always open a claim with my own insurance. Then I take the car to a body shop of my choosing, and my own insurance covers everything. They will get reimbursed from the other party's insurance.
  33. S

    retrofit Projector headlights?

    Did you forget the pic?
  34. S

    Is this headlight condensation normal?

    It's absolutely not normal. There should never be condensation inside the headlights.
  35. S

    retrofit Projector headlights?

    I think the stock headlights on my Y (non-matrix) are plenty bright for me.
  36. S

    How do I make it shut up!??

    This is how all my previous cars have acted. If doors are locked (i.e., security system active) any door opening sets off the alarm.
  37. S

    Hatch light upgrade?

    I've also found the hatch light to be plenty bright for me. The placement of the light is actually a really good spot as the hatch light in all my other cars was always inside the cargo area and would get obstructed by stuff.
  38. S

    Unlocking Doors While in Drive

    If the person exiting the car is in the front seat, you don't need to unlock the doors. The passenger can just open the door anyway.
  39. S

    Driving in HOV lane without sticker

    https://www.slappass.com/ There's nothing special about these magnets. They are just precut to the shape of the decal. But I was just lazy and wanted something turnkey. They work well, and have never come off the car at freeway speeds. I always take them off as soon as I arrive at my...
  40. S

    Back up or pull-in to 1 car garage for 2023 MY without USS?

    I pull in and use a tennis ball hanging on a string. When the ball hits the windshield, I'm fully in. I also have another 5 feet of space in front of the car but I like to park as close as possible to the door to maximize space in front.
  41. S

    Tint Advise

    I stand corrected. I only tinted the fronts, so as to cosmetically match the rear of the car. It doesn't get super hot here and the car is garaged at home so I don't have a strong need for heat rejection.
  42. S

    MY 2024 Refresh - Project Juniper?

    I also came from a 2016 Acura ILX before I got the MY, which I ordered in Sept 2021 so I locked in prior to all the crazy price increases. I took delivery in Feb 2022. So far the car has been great and no real problems. The only service issues i've had was a drivers door sticking out about 1 mm...
  43. S

    Tint Advise

    I live in SF bay area and I just tinted the two front side windows at 20% to cosmetically match the rest of the car. Since the Y is an "suv" the rear windows are pre-tinted at the factory, just like all other SUVs.
  44. S

    Model Y 3rd row vs. Model X 3rd row

    The Y's 3rd row is an afterthought, and not designed for anyone larger than small children. If you look at the size of the Y, it's impossible to put in a large 3rd row.
  45. S

    Map navigation does not match google maps

    Our Tesla nav is not using Google Maps.
  46. S

    Rear Camera Quality

    If that is your video quality when the camera is clean, then something is wrong. You should open a service ticket.
  47. S

    Model Y - Initial Impressions - Delights, surprises, disappointments and concerns

    I love the door handles too! I think it's an elegant method of having flush handles. And not being powered, they will be more reliable. I also don't live somewhere where it snows, so no issues with frozen handles.
  48. S

    Sentry alerts not coming to Android phone (on latest tesla app)

    You don't get sentry alerts, unless someone does something severe enough to the car, then it would send an alert for the alarm.
  49. S

    Model Y - Initial Impressions - Delights, surprises, disappointments and concerns

    Same for me. For many many years my cars had zero of these assistive features. The only feature I think is truly necessary is the rear view cams, because the rear window is so tiny. But this is an issue with many modern cars.
  50. S

    Questions about delivery

    I had a cashier's check that I gave to the guy after he parked the Y in my driveway. I gave a quick once over to make sure there was nothing huge that was screwed up on the car. I didn't see any issues, gave him the check, he did some stuff on his tablet, and we were done. He then called an Uber...