The car is completely DEAD. you cannot get inside the car, you cannot open the door or trunk. Could be dangerous situation in the winter and if babies/toddlers inside the car when the car battery dies.
the warning came and the car lasted only about 4-5 days. But I would literally get on it within 48hrs TOPS. The car is like a dead brick when the battery goes. you cannot even open the door!
This is why I'm worried as a tesla investor EVEN more than as a driver. Huge safety issue and...
I know there are other threads about this 12V battery problem. But I got some good insights into this issue.
First my story.
Model 3 stealth performance is 8/2018 model - one of the first off the production line. Love the car.
About 4 days ago, I got the 12V battery issue warning...
Mine "demo" car had 16 miles! Basically new. The plastic rim around the body needs replacement though, one of the hooks broken and so doesn't fit well. Otherwise, we are happy with our new 6 seater (not 7 originally) and PERFORMANCE edition.
Tesla gained some of that trust back. Offered 3 options
#1 accept the original model X - with fixed part.
#2 buy a different X on current inventory (FSD price goes up to $10k)
#3 ORDER a new model X but except very long delay until march/2021 ! (FSD price goes up to $10k)
We chose #2...
TO make life even more complicated. Rumors of model S/X refresh.....ugh
My bet is refresh is NOT likely given TEsla has more priorities right now. And lastly, refresh for model S is somewhat more likely than the X.
Unfortunately X is the lowest priority vehicle in Tesla's lineup...
Alright guys. Here is the update. Tesla ordered a replacement part:
Additional parts have been ordered for servicing your car. We will send you updates twice a week until your service is completed.
Parts Outstanding
STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE - ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, ?GENERATION 2...
Unfortunately in some ways worse than sudden acceleration. The car was FROZEN in DRIVE with creep mode, NOT hold (removed by the error msg). Car cannot be parked, doors cannot be opened or closed.
This malfunction literally TRAPPED my wife inside the CAR while the kids are waiting...
Rain as a trigger....let's hope not.
My biggest fear is that they cannot find what happened or figure out what went wrong. If that's the case, then either I want a new X or maybe just get the Y.... but all scenarios suck since we traded in our minivan!!!
NEW MODEL X- 3 hrs after pickup, ERROR on everything!, CANNOT PARK, KIDS waiting for wife to pick them up in the rain!
Tesla bull here and so excited about getting my 2nd Tesla after buying model 3 P in 2018. This is after waiting in line for one in 4/2016.
So after making gobs of money...