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They said it was replaced the first time back in 2013.

Very helpful, thanks for the insight. So, since I have the old MCU, can I replace the flash and let someone else use it? Is the flash replaceable without major surgery?

I think it's both. I assumed it was both. I'll see tomorrow.

I asked Tesla for the old MCU, and because I have to pay for the replacement, I'll get it. Any suggestions for a good use for it?

I escalated one level above the service center person I was dealing with, and asked, but they said it could not be covered under goodwill because it was out of warranty and my car is high mileage. I can see that, if it were something that would degrade with high mileage, but this is a CPU, and...

The MCU (the main 17" touch screen and computer unit) on my 2013 Model S has failed for the second time, this time out of warranty. The first time Tesla replaced it under warranty, but this time it's costing me more than $3,000 ($2726 plus tax) - about as much as the top of the line MacBook Pro...

The reason I posted the entire relevant part of the text is so that people could come to their own conclusions. The release seemed like severe overkill to me. I've seen posts that say that BMW replaced or fixed something out of warranty without requiring such an onerous agreement be signed. My...

For those who haven't seen the NDA language Tesla requires, here it an example, from an agreement they asked me to sign (but which I did not): (3) your receipt, agreement and acceptance of the above payment is in full and complete satisfaction of, and you agree (including, without limitation...

Our goal with the Pure Outboard was high performance. Boats are even more sensitive to weight than cars, so we set out to hit the best power density on the market. Our outboard, which weighs 91 lbs, does 20 kW continuous power, and of course, it is efficient at every power level from zero to its...

I have the 7-seat version. The reasons it's harder: 1) leg-crushing mode, as described above. Every time you use the seat tilt function to get the 2nd row seats to slide forward tor 3rd row entry, they forget the front-back set position, and return to the default position of back 100%. If you...

Here's a video of the Model X launching a 16' fiberglass boat with my company's electric outboard motor prototype system on board: To appreciate this, you'll want the audio on.

Leg crushing mode has been a killer. The only solution is to get the kids to put their legs up in the car seat while the 2nd row seats do their crushing maneuver, then adjust them forward, and then let the kids put their legs down again. I've got 2 kids in the 3rd row, and a 3rd kid in the 2nd...

I'm considering it. I'd be coming up in my X with a boat trailered behind, powered by my company's 20 kW electric outboard motor. Would be nice to show the whole setup and then launch & boat on Chelan.

I wanted to let the group know about a great body shop that cost 60% less than the body shop the Seattle SC to which we were referred, and did impeccable work. It's McCleod Auto Body in Kirkland. I strongly recommend them (and have no personal connection to them other than being a one-time...

For those like me who have not attached a front license plate, Seattle Police are out in force on 4th Ave S, issuing tickets for anything and everything, including not mounting your front plate. They just issued me such a ticket, despite having the plate and mounting hardware there to show them...