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RS 485 can be used full duplex but it is quite often setup for half duplex operation.

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Note that this will be a default setting and users will be able to override it, to force charging within the peak periods. In the UK, there are special tariffs available which offer very cheap rates overnight, balanced by high rates during the day and many EV owners are already taking advantage...

At the end of April, as I was reversing towards my garage and put the car into full lock, the link broke on my 2015 MS. The car is under an extended warranty and I had also mentioned a "click" from the area of the front right suspension, so Tesla replaced fore links on both sides and listed the...

When my MCU failed, I made several short journeys over the period of a week or so (while waiting for the SC appointment to replace the MCU) - but I had no control over the lights or climate control. In my car, the indicators did work but not the sunroof - luckily, I had closed it when the MCU...

Tesla Owner's Group UK has been discussing the issue of MCU1/eMMC failures with Tesla UK (the rate of eMMC failures in the UK seems to be incredibly high this year). Tesla UK indicated that they were now offering refurbished MCU1s for out of warranty eMMC failures at a price less than that of a...

Yes - my MS is happy to be in the same subnet as other devices but seems more reliable with it's own SSID. Like you say, that seems to be a WiFi issue.

I use a cheap TP-Link extender in my garage, to provide connectivitiy for my MS but I found that with this extender or an older no-name extender that the MS could not complete conenctions unless DHCP was handled locally, by the extender. Every other device that I tried (mobile phone, security...

Tesla ought to introduce 2FA and then make it a prerequisite for Tesla online accounts.

After unlocking the car with the mobile app, you would next have to start the car (also from the mobile app) - and the friend has two minutes in which to start driving. I don't think they need your PIN for this - but the mobile app will ask you to confirm your Tesla login credentials.

The Type2 connector was designed to support 3 phase AC at 16A per phase => each pin is not able to carry 32A. Tesla got around this in the MS and MX by using a non standard pinout for single phase use, with two pairs of pins connected together, sharing the 32 over two pins. With the 32A...

With the adaptor for a 13A socket, the UMC will draw 10A but you should look for extension cables rated for 13A, normally designated as "Heavy Duty". I have one of these, from Screwfix: PRO XT 13A 1-GANG UNSWITCHED EXTENSION LEAD 10M Toolstation have this one: Extension Lead 13A 230V It not...

I have some from these guys: https://www.seatbeltextenderpros.com/ Mine where shipped to the UK from Hungary.

Yes - the Tesla Wall Connector will charge any car with Type 2 (or CCS) socket. The Tesla UMC can also be used with non-Tesla cars with one caveat: Don't use a Tesla UMC with the 32A Commando adaptor and any non-Tesla car.

If Tesla replace a dead MCU1 with another MCU1, it will likely be a refurbished used one, with the same small consumer grade eMMC chip. Tesla replaced my MCU1 last August (under warranty) and the replacement is already showing early signs of dying. I reckon a third party eMMC replacement is a...