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  1. Akikiki replied to the thread To MCU2 or not to MCU2?.

    You know, never say never. We can't predict what they might do in the future. We've seen them sway to opinion when its sufficiently...

    Mar 5, 2021 at 4:32 PM
  2. Akikiki rated viper2ko's post Informative in the thread To MCU2 or not to MCU2?.

    I upgraded to mcu 2. But since Tesla didn't diagnose my emmc as failing before. I am not eligible

    Mar 5, 2021 at 4:31 PM
  3. Akikiki replied to the thread To MCU2 or not to MCU2?.

    Yes, you will get a new MCU screen and a new IC screen with the MCU2 upgrade. Don't worry. Useless to worry anyway. You are lucky if you...

    Mar 5, 2021 at 4:31 PM
  4. Akikiki rated MP3Mike's post Like in the thread Tesla infotainment system upgradeable from MCU1 to MCU2 for $2500 [$1500 as of Jan 21, 2020].

    From reading the FAQ you would only qualify for the reimbursement if you had it diagnosed, and upgraded, when you weren't covered by a...

    Mar 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM
  5. Akikiki rated viper2ko's post Like in the thread Tesla infotainment system upgradeable from MCU1 to MCU2 for $2500 [$1500 as of Jan 21, 2020].

    Very. I didn't want to go through the hassle (out of warranty) trying to get them to diagnose it and say it's fine and send me packing....

    Mar 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM
  6. Akikiki rated MorrisonHiker's post Like in the thread Tesla infotainment system upgradeable from MCU1 to MCU2 for $2500 [$1500 as of Jan 21, 2020].

    Yeah. Same here. Disappointing. I looked closer and the link seems to be per account, not per VIN. It actually shows multiple vehicles...

    Mar 5, 2021 at 11:03 AM
  7. Akikiki rated viper2ko's post Like in the thread Tesla infotainment system upgradeable from MCU1 to MCU2 for $2500 [$1500 as of Jan 21, 2020].

    I tried and it says I'm not eligible. Because tesla never "diagnosed" mine as failing and I voluntarily upgraded. Since mine wasn't...

    Mar 5, 2021 at 11:03 AM
  8. Akikiki rated viper2ko's post Like in the thread Tesla infotainment system upgradeable from MCU1 to MCU2 for $2500 [$1500 as of Jan 21, 2020].

    https://twitter.com/TeslaDadClub/status/1367560367690424332?s=19 Free upgrades to MCU2. I doubt it

    Mar 5, 2021 at 11:02 AM
  9. Akikiki rated Krash's post Like in the thread How do you confront someone you catch trying to unplug your car?.

    To answer the question of how to confront someone. Don’t. What is the upside of confronting them? People have anger management issues,...

    Mar 5, 2021 at 8:37 AM
  10. Akikiki rated hcdavis3's post Like in the thread Should I Get a Tesla?.

    Mine too. I’m never going back to an ICE car...EVER.

    Mar 4, 2021 at 10:42 PM
  11. Akikiki replied to the thread FSD Upgrade Option Gone.

    Probably a price increase pop test. And then the whining begins. ''''' I was just about to buy it for the $10,000"

    Mar 4, 2021 at 9:41 PM
  12. Akikiki rated viper2ko's post Like in the thread To MCU2 or not to MCU2?.

    Driving the car is so much more pleasant. No more having to cut corners to work around the mcu. Wish I had this when I drove to rhode...

    Mar 4, 2021 at 8:34 AM
  13. Akikiki replied to the thread Convert 12V Outlet to Unswitched ("Always On").

    Glad you did. It worked on my 2017 S. Wonder why you had trouble.

    Mar 3, 2021 at 11:11 PM
  14. Akikiki replied to the thread To MCU2 or not to MCU2?.

    Congratulations, brkaus, Is it not interesting like what seems like an unlikely change can make such a drastic improvement?

    Mar 3, 2021 at 9:27 PM
  15. Akikiki rated brkaus's post Funny in the thread To MCU2 or not to MCU2?.

    Mine is done. Cost $6k+ - somehow my card was run twice. Then in fixing it I needed to pay again. They think it’s all resolved, will...

    Mar 3, 2021 at 9:26 PM
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