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    Battery Fuse Replacement 2016 Model S 90D

    Had mine replaced last month (2016 Sig X p90). Had to drop the pack. Total cost $550 at Seattle SC.
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    Have the new CONTICROSSCONTACT LX SPORT improved since 2017?

    Just put on Geolanders (2016 20” wheels) as third set of tires. So far, seem as quiet as Continentals. About 7-800 less expensive at Discount Tire. And 50,000 mile warranty. Both sets of Contis lasted about 32,000.)
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    Locked out of Model X - Both Key Fobs not working

    After posting, I found yet another battery in my drawer (from Amazon). 3.4 volts on meter. Put it in and the car immediately started. I left the car to move my wife's car out of garage to make room, came back to the car and it failed again. This happened once yesterday with one of the batteries...
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    Locked out of Model X - Both Key Fobs not working

    This is bizarre. Essentially the same thing happened to me yesterday with my 2016 Sig X (yours is a very recent post.) Replaced several batteries with no effect, including one packaged and given to me by Tesla a few months ago. My other key fob stopped working after I dropped it in water, so I...
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    Heated Steering Wheel?

    Big mistake on Tesla’s part. We’ve had two Leafs with heated steering wheel. It’s the #1 complaint my wife has about her 3, and one of the top 5 things I love about my X. #2 on my wife’s complaints was lack of power lift gate on 3. At least that’s been addressed. They’ve gone to the trouble to...
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    This truck design had better be a joke....

    Here’s my theory. Elon, by teasing a truck for so long, has forced Ford and GM to enter the fray—which is what he wants! The specs on the truck are phenomenal even though the design is so controversial (although even as an old guy, I’m warming to it after a night’s sleep). So the underpinnings...
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    Condensation on windshield on the inside

    Our temps are much milder here in Seattle area, but occasionally have the same problem with condensation when temps in high 30's. Auto usually has the AC off in these conditions, and I've found that manually turning it back on quickly clears the problem. Don't know if that works when a lot...
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    Deciphering Headlight Indicator Icons

    This is one of my favorite features. In 1.7 years, it has failed me only once or twice (turning off too late, before oncoming car flashes me.) Also, it's remarkably good at identifying red taillights ahead and turning off high beams. Indeed, some bright lights and reflective signs occasionally...
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    Two days with Model 3 impressions/review- This is not a mini model S

    Hmmm. Both my wife's Leafs (and our X) have had heated steering wheels. I'm a little surprised/disappointed her new 3 (in a year) won't - even the upgraded version. In the PNW, heated seats and wheel are, IMO, essential. Tesla need to take a second look at the standard features of "lower end"...
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    Tesla can easily fix problem with heated steering wheel

    I probably should have mentioned in my initial post that we have a Leaf (our second one) and when you preheat the car, the steering wheel also heats up. Come on Tesla...if you're listening....
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    Tesla can easily fix problem with heated steering wheel

    Okay, so this isn't earth shattering, but now that cold weather is upon us, I'm back to griping about a bad UI decision by Tesla. A question: when it's cold and you decide to turn on your heated seat, what's the chance you'd like the heated steering wheel as well? In my case, it's about 100%...
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    Seat headrest doesn't stay down

    My wife is short, but likes having the front passenger seat far back (room for "purse" which is really a large basket.) Of course, the original X seats moved the head rests automatically - move the seat back, head rest goes up. A great example of over automation, assuming the only reason for...
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    Model X Road Trips

    Just completed our second 4800 mile trip from Port Townsend to southern Arizona and up the coast. (19,000 miles on X in 9.5 months) Had to wait for a charge exactly one time (San Diego) and had range anxiety once--heading from Tucson to San Diego against head winds and the Gila Bend SC reported...
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    Supercharger - Lincoln City, OR

    Just finished coming up entire coast on 101 from San Diego to Port Townsend (except for a detour over to Corning,Grants Pass back to the coast for road closure.) Totally easy. Love the new Aberdeen location. Makes getting to practically anywhere on the Olympic Peninsula easy.
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    3rd Row - Up or Down?

    For local driving I leave them up, putting the rear hatch cover on the lower setting. This lets me place a cargo holder in the depression, which is perfect for holding grocery bags. For trips, I put the seats down, level out the floor and use it for our two folding bikes. Love having the options.