We're in SoCal also, have an X and a 3, both developed the similar smell. Took the 3 into the service center and they said it was due to tree sap getting into the vents. They used an ozium spray to get rid of the smell. It came back less than a week later.
For our X, we had our 2nd year...
I have the same experience. My service center is Costa Mesa, which is the busiest in the US. They told me that there is an average of 10 people waiting for loaners on a daily bases. They offer Lyft as an alternative.
Update: Now both my "Eyelid" leds are dim. Also noticed other Model 3s driving around with one side dim as well. Seems like a common problem. Will visit my local SC and report back.
Thanks for the replies, I found a Painless Dent removal service that will do it for much less. Will report back after after the work has been completed.
Yes, everything stayed intact after SC replaced the 12v battery. I have 2 channels, no blackvue battery. No issue with the Blackvue draining the traction battery other than the normal vampire drain at about about 3 miles overnight. Been running three months 24/7 with no issues.
VIN 200x. Picked up my Car 1st week of Feb. 2018. Install the Dashcam right away. Received the Error message on the 2nd week of March, few day later got the rotten egg smell. Car had 2,746 miles on it. Invoice shows "found 12v battery was defective internally. Recommend replacing 12v...
Got a quarter size dent on my drive door. Got a quote of $450, saying they need to remove the inside door panel to access the dent in order to push it out. Is this the going rate? Any recommendation for a Painless dent service in SoCal?
I installed my BlackVue directly to the 12v battery in Feb 2018 and had issues where the battery was overcharging which caused a rotten egg smell. Tesla service center replaced the 12v battery and had not an issue since. It could be that I received a defect battery at delivery or new firmware...
I received the Car Needs Service yesterday, rebooted and the message remains. I also have a BlackVue Dashcam connected directly to the battery. My appointment with Costa Mesa SC is also at the end of March.