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I also charge at 30A; if I am inside my Model Y while plugged in with the Climate Control running, not charging in moderate temperatures almost 2kW is being consumed by the Climate Control heat pump and other accessories. Using the Tesla app I can only observe the power consumption while...

Unless the power demand exceeds the power available from the onboard charger, charging circuit. This can happen in winter even when charging at 11.5kW. The heat pump draw + the stator heating draw can exceed 11.5kW. Any additional power needed has to come from the battery.

The AC did not fail but my 2020 LRMY (early 10xxx serial number) developed an AC compressor oil leak during the first two weeks after delivery. It could have been leaking compressor oil at delivery but I only noticed yellowish green (color like a tennis ball) fluid on the floor of my garage at...

Depending on the maximum charging power (kW) available when using Level 1 or Level 2 charging while plugged in and depending on the power required for preconditioning and possibly battery warming the Tesla Model Y can pull shore power and can also pull additional power from the battery at the...

Precondition when plugged in whenever possible. In cold weather the power demands of preconditioning will likely exceed the maximum 11.5kW for Level 2 charging. Any additional power needed will come from the battery. In this case you would be using some power from the battery for preconditioning...

When you Precondition via the Tesla app or using Scheduled Departure Preconditioning there are two things that may happen: The passenger cabin will be heated or cooled to your desired temperature. If the Tesla vehicle determines that the battery needs to be warmed for better performance while...

Preconditioning and Preconditioning for Supercharging are not even remotely the same. Preconditioning: Happens while the Tesla vehicle is parked. Initiated via the Tesla app or via the Scheduled Preconditioning function. Runs the climate control system and heat pump to warm (or cool down) the...

Winter tires are heavier than all-season tires and winter tires have softer rubber compounds. Winter tires will have higher rolling resistance and lower efficiency than other types of tires. The Tesla 19" Gemini wheels and tires are much lighter than the 21" Uber wheels and tires. The 19"...

If possible plug in and charge once a day. Nothing bad will happen if you skip a day. It appears from your daily driving/commute that you could lower the daily charging limit of your Model Y to 60% and the SOC would then range from 60% after charging down to 40% when you would plug in. Be sure...

In the US, Model 3 and Model Y that have the AMD Ryzen processor also have the 15.5V lithium low voltage battery as opposed the earlier Intel Atom processor and the Hankook ATLASBX maintenance free flooded lead-acid 12V battery.

Example: A short 4 mile drive after close to 2 hours of charging and preconditioning. Battery heating was observed while preconditioning. Trip (Day) 1: Ambient temperature was 18F(-8C); Climate control set to 72F (22C). Displayed consumption while driving for this short trip was 338Wh/mile...

That depends on your tolerance for being inconvenienced by a failed 12V battery. You can carry a small lithium jump starter (these start at ~$60 USD) in the frunk. You would be able to jump start the Tesla Model Y (boot up the computers) once you are able to open the frunk to access the 12V...

The PMY is 1.1cm lower than the LRMY (a little less than 1/2 inch lower (0.433 inch) lower; that is all.)

Replacing the OE 20" Goodyear tires with all-season 4 tires or winter tires would provide better grip while accelerating, driving, turning, slowing under regen and friction braking. Better tires would also help prevent sliding while parked. Low regenerative braking would only help when slowing...

Try using the voice command "Open Charge Port".

Climate control would account for most of the difference in energy consumption on the return trip. Also, the Tesla Model Y will automatically lower the estimated battery state of charge by 3% in colder temperatures, so that could account for the part of the lower remaining % upon arrival. For...

The Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual states "For better long-term performance, avoid exposing Model Y to ambient temperatures above 140° F (60° C) or below -22° F (-30° C) for more than 24 hours at a time." If your Tesla Model Y will be exposed to temperatures colder than -30C for longer periods it...

ClipperCreek (CC) EVSEs were designed, built to strictly conform to all EVSE specifications. My CC LCS-20 would display a ground fault anytime I used my corded leaf blower no matter the 120V circuit I used with the leaf blower. CC customer support was super helpful. CC suggested that there was a...

Some swear by the CravenSpeed PIAA wiper blades. (Some Tesla Model Y owners have reported that the passenger side blade does not clear the lip of the hood when the blade goes to the resting position. This only happens with some Model Y vehicles. Make sure you can return the blades if they don't...

Bottom line - The Tesla Gen2 Mobile Connector manual includes a Caution against using the Mobile Connector with a private power generator. If you search on YouTube there are videos created by Tesla owners that cover using portable gas powered generators to charge their Tesla vehicle. You an...

Plug in whenever possible, usually at least once a day. Nothing bad will happen if you don't plug in on some days. If you have a time of use (TOU) rate plan with an off-peak period then setup Scheduled Charging. Find a daily state of charge setting that meets your needs without any range anxiety...

You can also contact Roadside Assistance. Even though your Tesla vehicle is not disabled being unable to charge or having enough charge to reach another charging location is reason to contact Roadside Assistance. In my experience Tesla Roadside Assistance operator will promptly respond, contact...

The battery temperature would only be close to the outside air temperature if the Tesla Model Y had been sitting parked for some time. I.e. overnight in your 60F garage the battery temperature would after a time also be at or close to 60F. When driving the Tesla Model Y will warm the battery as...

If the window freezes, won't lower use de-icer spray on the outside of the door/window seal where the window descends into the door. Hot water can cause the window to shatter.

Preconditioning is initiated via the app or if using Scheduled Departure. Preconditioning will warm the passenger cabin (the battery will also be warmed as needed for optimal driving). In cold weather when the Tesla Model Y battery management system is warming the battery for optimal driving a...

I suggest having an electrician inspect the receptacle for signs of wear, arcing or corrosion due to age. The wire terminations on the terminal should also be checked that they are secure. Replace the receptacle, if needed, with a quality replacement 6-20R. Purchase the Tesla Cable Organizer...

That thing looks like it was salvaged from the Titanic. The only option is to replace with a new Mobile Connector. Get a new 14-50 power plug adapter too if yours looks the same.

Experience has shown that optimal Supercharging will have you starting the Supercharger charging session with the battery state of charge (SOC) at or below ~20% (you can go lower if you are comfortable with this) and ending the Supercharger session when the SOC has reached no more than 80%. You...

When lifting two wheels off the ground the remaining two wheels support approximately half the weight. Since I posted this I have learned that a jack should be rated for at least 3/4 of the weight of the vehicle; so for the Tesla Model Y (4400 lbs) 3/4 is 3300 lbs or just over 1.5 tons. A jack...

Both tires (front left and right) and rear (left and right) should have approximately the same tread depth. That is why you were advised to purchase (2) new tires for the rear at this time. If one tire has less tread (more than 1/32nd inch to 2/32nd inch less than the tire on the opposite side...

It has over three years that I have been on TMC I have not once read about rabbits in the Tesla Model Y, until now. First @kentoe's bunny tale and now this. Rabbit takes up residence in Tesla Model Y One time, OK sometimes sh^t just happens Twice, is a coincidence Three times (or more)...

I use the Wiper Service mode frequently. Wiper Service Mode makes cleaning the wiper blades easier as you can move the wiper arms by hand, i.e. to reach and clean the driver's side blade edge. The wiper arms move in tandem when you are in Wiper Service Mode and move one wiper arm. The wiper arms...

Your comprehensive insurance coverage should cover the rodent damage (less your deductible).

You could tie a magnet to a string and go fishing for whatever hardware fastener is loose inside the floor vent. Someone on TMC had good success using a leaf blower to force air into the passenger seat rear floor vent. This caused the loose item to be ejected from the driver side rear floor...

One possibility: Check the wiring terminations at the receptacle and at the circuit breaker. If loose the resistance would rise and the receptacle or breaker could overheat. Another: Do you have the Mobile Connector chassis mounted/supported or is hanging from the power plug adapter? Over time...

Once you have the data you desire regarding charging and consumption while preconditioning it would be more efficient in the long term to precondition the Tesla vehicle while it is plugged in whenever possible than to rely on the battery power for preconditioning. Charging the battery at 240V is...

When starting out at an automatic car wash that uses a track to pull the vehicle into the car wash you need to shift the Model Y into Neutral. You may be better off selecting the Free Roll setting (same as Neutral) from within the Car Wash mode (Car Wash mode is found under the Service Settings)...

8 minutes is not enough time (at 11F(-11.6C)) for stator heating to fully warm the battery. My understanding is that a volume of coolant will be maintained within a loop and continue to circulate between the drive unit motors and the battery until the battery has been sufficiently warmed. Once...

Internal Combustion Vehicles are constantly generating huge amounts of waste heat. Some of the warm engine coolant will flow through the cabin heat exchanger and warm the air entering the passenger cabin. Even so, you may have to run the AC a bit to defog the windshield. The heat pump in the...

Perhaps there is no Santa but there is such a thing as Tesla Corded Mobile Connector. eBay Listing for Tesla Corded Mobile Connector (40A) w/fixed NEMA 14-50 power plug

Set the Climate Control to Auto and your preferred temperature. The Climate Control system with heat pump will automatically maintain the set temperature and simultaneously remove any excess humidity from the passenger cabin. It works as designed if you let it. Turn off the Recirculate Cabin Air...

The Tesla online store listed, until sometime earlier in 2023, the Corded Mobile Connector. This version of the Mobile Connector was rarely in stock, available to purchase. The Corded Mobile Connector supported Level 2 charging at 40 amps and came with a fixed 14-50 power plug. You can sometimes...

When manually Preconditioning via the Tesla app the fan icon illuminates in white. (Not sure if the icon illuminates if you open the Tesla app while Scheduled Preconditioning is taking place.) If battery warming is required while Preconditioning then there will be an orange graphic of a...

If tightening the valve cord does not stop the air leak at that tire then you will need to remove the valve core and clean out any debris from the valve core (else replace the valve core with a new core; they are inexpensive) before reinstalling the valve core. Do this only when you are parked...

The energy consumption of low voltage accessories including the lights, audio system, power seats, power windows, seat heaters, steering wheel heater, rear defroster and wipers are minimal compared to the high voltage battery consumption for driving and to run the climate control heat pump...

It will take several weeks for The Tesla Model Y to collect data on your driving style. The Tesla Model Y will also collect data as you charge the Tesla Model Y over a wide range of state of charge. Set Sentry Mode to be Off at your home location so that the battery management system (BMS) can...

The caps on the tire valve stem are there to keep out dirt and water, not to maintain the tire air pressure. You need to use a valve core wrench and slightly tighten the valve core in each valve stem. An automotive parts store would have the valve core wrench (the valve core tool is often...

Erratic outside air temperature readings can be caused by rodents damaging the temperature sensor wiring. The sensor is located behind the front grill louvers where the sensor wiring harness is accessible to mice and other small rodents. Tesla Service should be able to confirm signs of rodent...

Search the forum for Suma Performance and Hanshow replacement sideview mirrors. You can also find replacement mirrors on Amazon. The stick on mirrors shown in the following thread are from NXTGEN Automotive (I purchased these on Amazon, they still working well after 2.5 years.) Suma...

The 5-15 plug adapter that comes with the Mobile Connector will also fit the 5-20 receptacle. Using the 5-15 plug adapter won't enable you to charge faster (33% faster, for ~6 to 7 miles per hour added) as on a 20 amp circuit with the 5-20 plug adapter ) than when using a 15 amp circuit, i.e. ~4...