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  1. Gulfbear

    Error code BMS_a165_SW_Pack_Partial_Weld in 2018 Model 3 LR RWD -

    It was very quick once they got to it. When the car arrived after the tow they put it in a queue - I communicated with them through the app every day, asking if they could work it in, but I had to wait my turn. My turn took five working days. Good luck.
  2. Gulfbear

    Error code BMS_a165_SW_Pack_Partial_Weld in 2018 Model 3 LR RWD -

    https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10153429-9999.pdf
  3. Gulfbear

    Error code BMS_a165_SW_Pack_Partial_Weld in 2018 Model 3 LR RWD -

    For anybody who has the same error, here’s what it was… replace negative and positive HV power switch. Is not covered under the battery warranty. Is covered under regular warranty but it was expired a year ago. Cost - $1k plus towing to service center.
  4. Gulfbear

    Error code BMS_a165_SW_Pack_Partial_Weld in 2018 Model 3 LR RWD -

    one contactor welded, continue diagnosis to determine faulted contactor. This error code followed a failed install, I have a service visit scheduled but it’s weeks away and a 3 hour drive one way. Car still drives but with turtle (acceleration and top speed reduced) and no regenerative braking...
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    Tow hitch install - order part online first?

    Thanks! You are exactly right! I did try to verify through app text and two phone calls but they never responded. Only when I got to the service center did they tell me they had the part and everything was fine.
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    Tow hitch install - order part online first?

    I made an appointment with the service center (3 hours away) for a tow hitch install. I received an estimate for $1397.50 and an appointment. Does this mean they have the part? Other threads show folks ordering the part first and having it sent to the service center. I did not know that was the...
  7. Gulfbear

    Red Model Y Waiting Room

    No. I am happy to traditionally wax it occasionally.
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    Red Model Y Waiting Room

    The red is spectacular!
  9. Gulfbear

    Red Model Y Waiting Room

    Took delivery today in Jacksonville, the vehicle quality seems flawless - MUCH better quality than my 2018 Model 3. Austin made in January ‘23. Very pleased!
  10. Gulfbear

    Red Model Y Waiting Room

    Happily awaiting delivery on 2/8, got an email requesting a picture of our credit Union financed check or our loan documents. It was a Tesla email address but these days it’s so easy to spoof email addresses, I was dubious. I called and of course waited online (worst on hold music ever) for 35...
  11. Gulfbear

    Red Model Y Waiting Room

    Congratulations!
  12. Gulfbear

    Red Model Y Waiting Room

    Rouxbear here, received my VIN today, window for delivery now Feb 5 to Feb 11.
  13. Gulfbear

    Screen protector too thick?

    It’s weird - it’s the only functionality that doesn’t still work. The protector wasn’t cheap but was made in China - guess I got a bum one.
  14. Gulfbear

    Screen protector too thick?

    I recently installed a made for Model 3 screen protector, looks great, still have screen functionality except to swipe the lower left for the tire pressure. Everything else still works. Other than manually checking the tire pressure with a gage, is there any way to get this info to show without...
  15. Gulfbear

    Trip Planning

    I made a recent trip (Christmas time) from Tallahassee to Sarasota. On the way down I followed the in-car system which recommended i-10 and I-75 plus a 25 minute stop at the Ocala supercharger. This route is 25 miles longer and a h*** of a lot more white knuckle driving on packed I-75 than I...