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  1. David Harvey

    I've always wanted a Model S.

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/157e4JKXsIEg11BfrbXagsoeCALgRNmSVIpbtkud2CmY/edit
  2. David Harvey

    Risk Manangnent of Buying AP1 Model S

    Glad you liked it, hope it helps. The easy way to spot the difference between gen 1 and 2 HV batteries is the location of the pyro fuse cover. If you can see it on the underside of the HV battery behind the offside front wheel then you have gen 2. Gen 1 and 1.5 have the pyro fuse cover on the...
  3. David Harvey

    Risk Manangnent of Buying AP1 Model S

    I have made some notes on things to look out for: Buying a used Model S:
  4. David Harvey

    P100D--planning for LDU issues

    I understand that the main reason for failure is the often slow and gradual leakage of coolant via the rotor seal. I would drive it normally, keep an eye on the coolant level and well before warranty expiration, do this check:
  5. David Harvey

    Brake booster connector for 2014 RHD P85 in UK

    I am trying to help a friend to repair what appears to be a bad connector on the top of what I think is called the ibooster or brake booster. It is located under the scuttle panel on the UK driver's side. The unit makes a loud tapping noise sounding like a relay which I can make go away by...
  6. David Harvey

    What fluid to use for drive unit differential?

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dnu_FsM72A8toQEkyCKl-efdtMXFc81JbIyPyhbh5EY/edit?usp=sharing
  7. David Harvey

    Tesla survey [UK]

    I have received two in the last month or so, I don't know what triggered unless it was a recent visit to a Service Centre for a camera upgrade.
  8. David Harvey

    2015 Model S lower ishaft (u-joint) replacement with pictures, Stiff joint, Stiff steering, protective boot installed

    An excellent write up, many thanks. Have you done many other jobs on your S?
  9. David Harvey

    Steering assist reduced ... Not a steering rack but bad ground.

    I’m afraid that your pictures are not displaying. Do you have another way of sharing them please?
  10. David Harvey

    OnBoard Charger Failure & Repair UK/Europe

    I don't have an answer I'm afraid but I do know that Cedar Electric in Shoreham-by-Sea are working on repairing an on-board AC charger for a Model S at the moment.
  11. David Harvey

    Ticking/Clicking noise

    A bit of a long shot but it wouldn't hurt to remove the frunk and squirt some lithium grease on the lower steering universal joint.
  12. David Harvey

    2016 Model S strange sound from dash: Cracking, rubbing, while driving.

    A bit of a wild guess but it might be worth removing the frunk to make sure that all of the retaining screws for the cross braces are up tight. Ditto any other blots on the suspension turrets.
  13. David Harvey

    Low coolant message Tesla Model S 85D

    You need to watch out for coolant leaking into the rear drive unit:
  14. David Harvey

    15 S85D intermittent steering assist

    My S75 is rear wheel drive.
  15. David Harvey

    15 S85D intermittent steering assist

    Whenever you have the frunk removed, squirt the steering universal joint with lithium grease or failing that a lubricant which goes on thin and stringy but solidifies such as motorcycle chain or chainsaw lubricant. https://photos.app.goo.gl/J2h52gdq2NG9KzCZA