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Yep. Lithium will ignite in water. Magnesium must be ignited first, then it can burn in water, although water doesn't act as an accelerant. Less than 1% of the battery is made from Lithium, and it is in a different form than bare metal lithium. My understanding is water on a battery fire does...

Yes, it has MCU2. Seems like a good deal. I sold a 2016 S75 last year for $52K (with MCU2, FSD, and FUSC), with 38K miles. Used prices were a bit higher back then, but your potential car was manufactured a year later than mine too.

The hood latch recall is an inspection, and if not properly positioned, it is adjusted. I didn't see anything in the recall about replacements. If the latch has failed, and it's out of warranty, I'd expect they would charge for it. The 8 GB eMMC in MCU1 is only replaced if Tesla determines it...

Here are my worries: 1) Main battery is dead. Very little doubt as Tesla expects the main battery to be recoverable after 4-6 months at 0% SOC. Beyond that, it seems so unlikely the main battery is recoverable. A very rough cost is $15,000 (there are cheaper used options, but likely at least...

If there is not enough water or any water, just like an ICE car the vehicle burns itself out over time. I'd think the larger concern is items nearby catching on fire. I wonder how long do EVs and ICE cars take to burn out if no fire suppression activity takes place. Once Google search claims...

This could have changed, but the premium Slacker on Tesla topped out at 160 kbps (regardless of what was set in your Slacker account). Years ago the 160 kbps option disappeared, and it was unclear if it dropped to 128 kbps or if all cars got 160 kbps, or if the Slacker account had some control...

1) Go to Audio settings (an icon), then Sources. Likely XM was set off, and you can turn it back on. 2) For Slacker, send Tesla service a note about it and that you need the password. They should send you your Slacker password (it's unique to each car).

It appears the round steering wheel is available now and is no longer sold out. Either production increased or the pent-up demand has been satisfied.

I took a quick look in the Tesla parts catalog but didn't find the cover plate as a single part - only the entire cable. I'd open a service case via the app, and ask to purchase the cable cover part. I give it a 50/50 chance they will sell you just the plate with a new adhesive pad. Service...

As others pointed out, it doesn't appear to be a battery issue, but a consumption issue. A few possibilities somewhat in order of likelihood: 1) The HVAC compressor is running at maximum speed due to an HVAC problem like low refrigerant (this makes a lot of noise outside the car). 2) Brakes are...

Here's my fuse guide. It depends on the manufacturing date of your car as the fuses have changed quite a bit over the years before they got rid of them entirely with electronic fuses. Fuses and Current Protection – TeslaTap Have you measured the voltage at the power plug in the center...

To be clear, owners of cars sold prior to Jan-17-2017 do usually have transferable SC for an unlimited number of subsequent owners. Zero changes have been made. I had two cars that were bought before this date and FUSC transferred fine. Tesla was clear about the change at the time that free SC...

That's not the dome light connector, but the optional intrusion alarm connector (which it appears you do not have the alarm). It should be in the 13v range, never 9v. It's a good place to tap for a dashcam - I've used it on several Teslas I've owned without a problem (a 2013 and 2016), both...

I spend weeks analyzing S/X/3/Y cars with different accessory power points, determining when they are powered, the amount of current that could be used, and other factors. Here's the entire write-up: Accessory Power Guide 12v/5v – TeslaTap. Lots of photos and a few videos I created too.

Yep. Dr. Color Chip is the way to go. Tesla's paint kit is actually Dr. Color Chip. I've had good results with different cars over the years, but test the color somewhere hidden before using it on your chips like inside the door jam to confirm it's right. Here's my writeup on using it on my...

Wouldn't the rear hatch still work? If so, open it, then remove the parcel shelf, drop down the rear seat, and crawl through.

Sorry, I may have muddled the issue. I was just talking about how what the car sees for its cellular signal can be different and unrelated to what your phone sees. The car's LTE is not used in any phone call. Your cell phone talks to the cellular network, and the car communicates and sends...

Another thought - is the phone on (i.e. display fully active and/or Bluetooth being used and/or phone call in progress)? I'd expect faster charging when the phone is not being used. I don't have an iPhone so I can't say if this would explain the appearance of slow/no charging and limitation on...

@Pluta - A clever hack! Nice!

You can order it via the app. In the main menu, select Upgrades. Even at $99/year, it's a bargain compared with most other companies. Legacy automakers often charge $20-40/month for far fewer services.

Sounds like the latch has failed. Seems like your car is under warranty and I'd let Tesla fix it.

I guess Tesla could modify the software so that battery problems are not detected and just leave owners to have the battery die unexpectedly. As wk056 and others have pointed out when you do a software update, it does a reset of some BMS data to do a deeper battery analysis, which can result in...

@mtbwalt - Has the original problem cleared up now that radar is no longer used? I know it was over a year ago, but looking at the photo again, I wonder if the sign that is directly in front of the car was causing the problem. Flat signs create a very strong radar reflection.

@6auzzys - Seems most got the rebate months ago. I'd contact Tesla as yours might have gotten lost in the mail.

The Model S is a great upgrade. I made an extensive comparison guide that may help if you're still deciding: Vehicle Comparison Selector – TeslaTap

Forgot to say, there is also an option to connect to a cell phone via a WiFi hotspot. This could be a free solution to get connected again without any expense.

AT&T shut down 3G service in February 2022. So yes, if your MCU1 does not have the LTE modem, you'll not get any cell service. Tesla used to offer a $500 cellular modem upgrade for MCU1 owners. I bought that for my 2013 S years ago. The price might even be lower now. So that would be the...

Well, HW 3.0 might have some benefits, but they are hard to quantify. My expectation is HW3.0 would improve the safety systems that use it. For example, AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking), could benefit from having a more robust and powerful processing with related software to detect...

You didn't say what year your car is, but it may be the temperature sensor is blocked or the temperature fan is failing. There is a tiny fan that blows air across the sensor which is very quiet. The vent is below the center armrest for the older Model S (2014 to 2021). You should see a bunch of...

I'll also add that in most years (perhaps not 2012-2013?) the temperature sensor includes a tiny fan to pull air across the sensor. It wouldn't surprise me if after 9 years this fan has failed, so it can no longer reliably detect the cabin temperature. In the BrownOuttaSpec post above, the...

A few possible reasons: 1) You left the 2nd FOB in the car somewhere 2) A door is not completely closed. 1/4" open is enough to prevent locking (it should show as an open door on the display) 3) The Frunk or Liftgate is not completely closed (it should show as open on the display) Can you...

That's because the yoke has great ergonomics for many owners and improved safety. As for ergonomics, every owner, no matter what size can see the entire instrument cluster. A round wheel can block the view, depending on the size of the owner and various wheel and seat positions. Then there...

There was a software change in the last few months that is not supposed to blow cold air and waits until there is heat available to warm the cabin. Perhaps you are encountering this feature and or relates to overriding automatic operation? I have older software (FSD beta owners are 6 months...

When you see your phone with a better or worse cellular signal than the car, keep in mind that it's likely Tesla is using a different network than your car. In the USA, Tesla uses AT&T. So if your phone was on Verizon, you'll have two different signals where one is likely better than the other...

Well, not exactly a solution, but if the podcast or music is on the USB drive, it will not restart automatically if the car was off. For many years USB would start automatically, but this was broken about 5 years ago and has never been fixed. To restart where you left off, the voice command...

When you open the frunk, you'll see vent inlets near the windshield.

Sounds like a bit of mold growth that can happen in any car, especially if you use the A/C a lot or are in a high-humidity area. You might try and open the windows, run the fan on maximum, recirculation off, and then spray Lysol into the cabin air inlet for 15 seconds or so. Let the fan...

Disappointing to hear of this. While not clear, it doesn't appear any Tesla owners were involved. Roped off area looks like two ICE cars.

Also depends on the ambient temperatures. If cold out, you can lose 30+ miles of range in 15-30 minutes if parked and at low SOC (< 40 miles). If you're at low SOC, it's best to find a charger and get it charging without delay. The battery has less power when cold, and Tesla will heat the...

You can remove sources from the audio settings menu, but there a minimum of 4 sources. Tesla hasn't done much for USB in years. Two tricks can help: 1) Use Sentry mode everywhere. USB will start when you get into the car. If the car powers down (i.e. no Sentry mode), then USB does not start...

Note that MCU1 has an extended warranty of 8 years. Here are the details: Warranty Adjustment Program | Tesla Support

The current M3P is 531 lbs lighter than the S LR! That's quite a difference. While the CD is lower for the S LR, the frontal area is smaller on the M3P, so perhaps that's a wash.

@scot - This a long shot, but do you have noise cancellation turned on? I've never used it myself, but I do see other owners complain of some odd effects.

480P? No way. Most do a fairly good 1080p nowadays. Now I do agree dashcams with 4K are not the crystal quality of a $1K digital camera with a good lens. Dashcams spread out the view to cover more area so you may think it's lower resolution than you're used to with a digital camera and a...

Ok, consider me chastised. I was thinking more of the 99% of issues owners encounter and their ability to repair them. I've had no problems getting parts from Tesla from 2013 to fairly recently on a variety of years and models. Now I've never needed or tried to buy a battery pack or a DU...

Tesla has no problems with you or anyone else doing repairs. The schematics and service manuals are free to anyone. Now some people are not qualified to do high-voltage repairs and for that reason, Tesla does have some small restrictions on select parts to reduce homeowners from killing...

I've been a fan of BlackVue, like the DR900X, but it only offers 4K for the front, and 1080P for the rear. It does have cloud storage and it works automatically. When I park at my house, it connects via WiFi and uploads the last recordings. Perhaps others have a suggestion on a product that...

My Dec-2016 S did not have the wire. Is the car your original car or if pre-owned, maybe someone added a modification?

Depending on which car model and year, the HV battery through the DC-DC inverter provides up to 200-250 amps at 12v (actually 13-16 v depending on the model). The 12v power outlet is limited to about 12.5 amps continuously. Currently, when the car is on, the DC-DC inverter is powering the car...

I wonder if HW4 cameras are more low-light-sensitive? Seems HW3 and having no USS or radar is not the best combination at least with the current version of Tesla Vision. Glad USS still works on my 2022 S. The advantage of at least the front cameras is they can be cleaned by the windshield...