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    new Model 3, charge port not locking

    Getting the plastic piece out was a headache for sure. Tried pins (even heated up to insert), tiny pliers, etc for over an hour. Eventually put a small drill bit in a Dremel, clamped the charge head to a table, and carefully drilled into the little plastic piece. I was convinced I would...
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    new Model 3, charge port not locking

    MP3Mike - you were 100% correct. It was indeed the pin from my wife's charge port that was stuck in the wall charger, thus preventing full insertion in my car. Many thanks for your response, it totally led me to this discovery (and prevented a service visit, as that was the next step the...
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    new Model 3, charge port not locking

    Thanks both for your responses! I didn't mention but - there is no damage to either the charger of the ports of either cars. This includes pins, as well as the notch that the latch "grabs". I have even gone so far as to measure (with calipers) the distance between the end of both chargers...
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    new Model 3, charge port not locking

    Reviving this thread because I have the same issue described by OP. Wondering if anyone else has seen it or has any idea what could be wrong. Details: M3P VIN 80000 (ish) 2019.40.50.7 I have a Tesla Wall Connecter set @ 40a. When I plug it into the car it fails to lock after multiple attempts...
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    Jeda just released a new USB hub. Mounts Flush and hides flash drive

    Curious if anyone has experience placing a SanDisk Extreme SSD in the Jeda Hub yet. The dimensions work out in theory, but I'm concerned that there isn't enough room for the cable as there is less than an inch horizontal clearance... I have the SSD and am considering ordering the hub, just...
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    Did AP follow distance change with update?

    I thought I noticed changes to this with just about every update since I got the car over a year ago, but now I think there are many other variables at play so it’s hard to tell. For example, the lighting (time of day) seems to make a big difference. Following white cars it seems more...
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    Do Model 3 owners simple not know how to park?

    Two of my wheels are trashed because of summon. 1st was advanced summon, only tine I’ve ever used it. 80% out of a perpendicular spot adjacent to a curb and then a hard left turn (before the car was fully out of the spot) brought the rear left wheel up onto and then scraping down the curb...
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    Would you pay just to get automatic lane changing?

    OP - Totally agree. I have one (M3) with enhanced autopilot and my wife has a newer one with “regular” autopilot. It’s the one feature I miss and curse routinely when driving her car. I never miss summon, or even NOA in her car. But the auto lane change is crucial.
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    Model 3 clicking sound near the rear wheel area

    I had a clicking from front left area, P3d+. After two weeks of troubleshooting they diagnosed and replaced front left hub. Last thing I expected but it worked so hey...
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    How to tell if my Model 3 was made in the tent

    This is crazy. There is no real reason to believe that the GA4 cars are of subpar quality to those from inside. I’m pretty sure my P3d+ came from here, because I asked the delivery person and she said it likely did but she couldn’t be sure (she really worked in an engineering function but was...
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    Cabin Overheat Protection Not Working

    This is interesting behavior as I always assumed leaving cabin overheat protection on would prevent the car from fully sleeping. Mine probably does the same thing... I may adjust my Teslafi settings as an experiment to prevent the car from sleeping to see if that helps keep things cooler.
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    Tesla cancelling service appointments...

    Many SCs in California can barely keep up with warranty issues and manufacturing defects, let alone handle accidents. Though I agree that their response isn't ideal for a customer with a new 50k$+ car (I would also be frustrated), they need to draw the line somewhere....
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    Cabin Overheat Protection Not Working

    For me, it “works” like this: fan turns on somewhere between 118-123 degrees, stays on until car gets down to about 105 then turns off. Repeat cycle. I have the “no ac” option selected for cabin overheat protection. My current sentiment is this: it works well as designed but the literature...
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    Debating whether to buy a Key Fob

    I've had a loaner S75 for the last 3 weeks, and can say that I really miss the phone key. One of the main reasons I can't wait to get my 3 back. My phone works about 95% of the time without taking it out of my pocket and waking it up. I was SHOCKED to find out that the Model S key fob had...
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    What’s the one thing you like the least about your Model 3?

    Here;s some I have that I didn't see mentioned yet: 1. USB Audio Control Interface is garbage I seem to be in the minority as I actually use this regularly, but locating, browsing, etc with a large music collection is a nightmare. And to me, the only option for getting true quality sound...