Recent content by jdw

Sorry - gone for a few days ... I believe, but can't find confirmation, that the DC-DC converter on a 2019 S is a separate unit, unlike 2021+ cars, where it is combined in the charger. I can say that people who replaced the separate DC-DC converter, rather than repairing it paid around $2200 for...

On a 2019, the charger and the DC/DC converter are separate items. From 2021 all cars use a PCS (Power Control System) which contains the charger and the DC/DC converter. As far as I know, if the charger had a problem, you'd have charging problems or at least limitations. If the separate DC/DC...

Fully agree, it is hard not to panic when you are sliding down a hill. Being aware helps a little, experience helps a lot.

1) You certainly do have to concentrate more, but if you're used to one pedal driving and you're easing off the go pedal and you break traction. ease back on to the go pedal. Another reason why you drive slowly, apply controls in slow motion and leave a lot of distance if you're following...

You can get fan only by turning off auto, setting the temperaure to a low setting and turning off AC.

After market front bumper cameras are available ... would be better if built in, but ... https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/front-parking-camera-my-150-15-min-installed-solution.280389/

Not sure if it is the same issue, but 2023.44.30.5.1 disappeared FSD from the Auto Pilot menu - only TACC & auto steer was showing, not even navigate on Auto Pilot was available. The fix was to go to the search menu and enter "full". When the FSD tab pops up, select Full Self Driving and, with...

Not sure if it is the same issue, but 2023.44.30.5.1 disappeared FSD from the Auto Pilot menu - only auto steer was available. The fix was to go to the search menu and enter "full". When the FSD tab pops up, select Full Self Driving and, with that screen still up, do a scroll wheel reboot.

2023.44.30.5.1 disabled FSD for me, actually disappeared it from the Auto Pilot menu. To get it back, go to search and enter 'full". When the button to enable FSD appears, select FSD and then, without leaving that screen, do a scroll wheel reboot.

If your 2021 is a Refresh or Plaid model, the key fobs from a 2015 car will not work as they are now Bluetooth. The 2021/22/23 Refresh and Plaid can add key fobs in the same way as the 3 & Y, as they also have key cards: If your 2021 is not a Refresh or Plaid, I believe you have to have them...

What model is your sock - a standard item or custom? ...

There is some kind of very persistent film or goop on Tesla windshields but it can be polished off. I used a glass polish (Ceriglass) and a hand polishing pad designed for glass. After that, I throughly cleaned the window using Carpro Clarify and polished with newspaper (no lint or fuzz)...

The hold feature was introduced on the Raven S/X and Model 3 in April of 2019. Prior vehicles had only induction motors and this feature required you to have at least one permanent magnet motor, so software isn't going to fix it.

Agree - I've been driving an S for 10 years and the "cost per year" to do so has remained fairly constant so far. Every 4 years I spend about $40K to move to the current model and nothing has really changed with the new pricing. High new car price= high trade in value; low new car price = low...

Sell it and buy a new one for $86,000 ...