Recent content by DDD4EV

I apologize for the long post. I have a 2016 MS 90D and purchased a matching wheel/tire upon delivery. Tesla told me it was a waste of money but they were WRONG. I keep the tire in my garage except when I am on road trips, when I also carry a low-profile platform jack.. Over the years, I...

It would be interesting to see what CarMax would offer for your Tesla. When you look for 2016 90D, they are often in the 45-55K range. I have sold several cars to CarMax with their offers being surprisingly good. When I trade-in my 90D, the first place I am going will be CarMax.

My Tesla wall charger has a reset button on the side of the unit. If you hold down the button, the internal computer will recycle and reset itself. During this process, the green light will turn red with the light returning to green when reset.

I had a reservation for a Model 3 but cancelled it after viewing the back hatch on the initial reveal. Due to the glass roof, the opening into the back hatch is restricted in the Model 3, making placement of large items like golf clubs problematic. In contrast, the hatchback on the Model S is...

In response to comment by Patrick W: Since the round plate on a floor jack is wider than the jack pads on the Model S, how exactly did the technician teach you to engage the jack plate with the jack pads. It seems the jack plate must be placed eccentrically onto the jack pad with great care or...

I also made the block and it works great when the tire is not flat. When flat, it is tough to get a low profile jack under the block. BUT, I have an answer. I carry a 6" length of 4X4. Today, I had a flat and drove the flat onto the 4X4. This raises the car up enough to allow a low-profile...

I always have been worried about a flat tire and prepared in advance by purchasing spare wheel/tire and low-profile platform jack. Another forum member provided directions for making a 2X4 wood plate with three pins to engage the jack plate. I constructed the wood plate. It works well if the...

Thanks for the hint. The note pad worked just fine once I tapped very rapidly. Has anyone attempt adjustment of the headrests? I have first generation seats. When I pushed the buttons that adjust the lumbar support, the display did not offer a choice for headrest versus lumber adjustment.

I purchased a spare with the TPMS module which I carry on long trips. At the time of purchase, I asked the Tesla ranger if the fifth module would interfere with the other four. He said NO. When you put on a new tire, there is a process that must be completed that allows you car to recognize...

My 2016 Model S AP1 installed update 8.1 version 17.11.10 last night. After completion of the update, I tapped the "T" three times and the Easter Egg note pad did not appear. In addition, I thought this update would also allow adjustment of the head rests. Am I missing something??

I also love vehicle hold. It eliminates the necessity for holding your foot on the brake while waiting for a light to change. BUT, when I drive my Prius and come to a stop at a light, I tap the brake and move my foot back to the accelerator pedal. The Prius immediately creeps toward the car a...

I am attempting the access the 12V battery in 2016 90D with facelift front end. Unlike the classic front end, the 12V has been moved to the front immediately adjacent to the back wall of the frunk storage space. Two plastic plates cover the front electronics and can be removed easily, exposing...

I contacted Tesla with the exact question. They told me that this occurs when the battery is cold and is a warning that the acceleration and regenerative braking are reduced until the battery warms. When this occurs in my Model S 90D, it disappears quickly. As mentioned previously, you can...

A UK Facelift Model S owner is reporting that on his facelift S the center 12V outlet is connected to the same circuit as the OBD-II permanent supply, and has only a 5A fuse (he keeps blowing the fuse every time he tries to use a tire compressor). My portable tire compressor draws significant...

I have a better and permanent solution that will solve another horrible problem. I was complaining about dropping small items that fall between the seat and console. These items get trapped under the seat and are difficult to retrieve. My daughter bought me a wonderful item from Amazon. It...