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Picked th car up today. It was apparently the steering rack controller (electronics) which was intermittently failing to wake up so had obviously developed some fault. This is attached to, and an integral part, of the steering rack which was therefore all changed. The mechanic said the rack will...

Well it was apparently the steering rack controller (electronics) which was intermittently failing to wake up so had obviously developed some fault. This is attached to, and an integral part, of the steering rack which was all changed. The mechanic said the rack will be returned to the supplier...

Well I am going to pick it up tomorrow and will get more info then, but in the end they replaced the steering rack. I will update again if any new interesting info comes to light.

I am not sure there was much or any real evidence for the firmware theory. I think as the fault occurred on the same day as the fault it lead him to this theory that they were related. As I hinted at above I am not at all sure the timings were quite right and specifically that the 2nd firmware...

Just had an update from the mechanic - problem has recurred and he is investigating further - so ignore most of last post!

Just had an update from the mechanic - problem has recurred and he is investigating further - so ignore most of last post!

Well feedback on this issue with my Model 3. According to the Glasgow Tesla mechanic looking at my car this issue looks like it was a firmware update not completing correctly. After it was installed it failed to reboot part of the electronics/computer which that left that part 'hungup', it not...

Well feedback on this issue with my Model 3. According to the Glasgow Tesla mechanic looking at my car this issue looks like it was a firmware update not completing correctly. After it was installed it failed to reboot part of the electronics/computer which that left that part 'hungup', it not...

So my Model 3 2021 AWD LR has gone into the Glasgow Tesla Service centre to be fixed and it should all be under the 4 year warranty. Fortunately it was working again (i.e. intermittent fault) so I could drive it up there myself without any problem. I have a loaner Model 3 from them whilst it is...

Power steering should absolutely be covered by your 5 year warranty

Well they don't work very well then as I have tried to drive my Tesla Model 3 with failed PS and its a nightmare at low speed.

This does not appear to provide confirmation of any such test - in fact it surely makes matters even worse: "Advancing technology, coupled with the wish to improve occupant safety by elimination of the mechanical steering column, and the production advantages associated with easier transfer of...

In my opinion there should be a standard test that cars need to pass that they are still safe/manageable to drive (for 90%+ of drivers) to allow the driver to at least drive to a a safe place to park up in case of a failure of the PS. I am not aware any such test exists in the UK/EU/US. I...

I hate take issue with you on this but this is clearly an inaccurate statement. It all depends upon the strength and fitness of the driver and the weight of the car. Put an 70 year old 5ft 50Kg women behind a Bentley Continental with no power steering and I would be surprised if she could make...

Interesting news article indeed! Re steering ground/electrics - this looks appropriate YT: Where is the Steering Rack grounded on a Tesla Model 3? If I look into this on my car do I just power down (Controls > Safety > Power Off) the car and then good to go?