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I stayed at a hotel that has a supercharger 3 miles away. My car had been sitting in the cold all night so the first thing I did after waking up was to precondition the car and set the supercharger as the destination in the navigation. After breakfast I drove to the supercharger and was...

Never had this happen before. I’m on Wi-Fi with full signal strength. App shows it’s downloading the update but it’s been stuck at 3% for a few hours. Rebooted the touchscreen but still shows 3%.

The USB drive isn’t being recognized after I received 2023.44.30.5.1. I’ve rebooted the touchscreen and I also connected the drive to my PC and formatted it. The car still doesn’t recognize the drive.

For some reason, each software update recently seems to increase the default zoom level on the map. At this point my map defaults to a 500’ radius around my position. Not sure how that is helpful. How do I set the default zoom level?

I read that Powerwall can either be charged by solar or the grid, not both. I’m wondering why that is and what the difference would be in terms of wiring. I have an existing solar system installed many years ago. Do I need a Tesla solar inverter to charge the Powerwall with solar? Or will my...

Tesla Powerwalls store energy as DC electricity and supply the home with AC electricity. Thus, all Powerwalls must be equipped with an inverter. If I connect my solar panels directly to the Powerwall then the DC from the solar can directly charge the Powerwall without need for an inverter. Thus...

My friend has a Hyundai Ioniq and he was recently able to power multiple appliances in his home during a power outage using an emergency power adapter that comes with the Ioniq. The adapter provides a 120 V outlet directly from the charge port. The Ford F150 Lightning is also equipped with...

I’ve been having lots of issues with Sync Messages in the Tesla software. I decided to repair my phone to the vehicle thinking this would solve it. However, after doing so, “Show Notifications” disappeared from the Bluetooth settings on my iPhone. How do I get it back?

I have a personal website that runs on port 80 and a web mail server that runs on 443 on the same domain. I like to access my personal website in the Tesla browser to display useful information from a dashboard. Since a couple firmware versions back, I can no longer access the HTTP site; the...

I couldn’t find a thread on this already. Anyone know what type of service repairs would cause this? I had my rear seats removed by service last year so they could access the HV penthouse. The center seat belt anchor was detached when I got my car back. Am I affected...

I find that every time I wash my car at home, Sentry Mode gets enabled after I exit Car Wash Mode. I have the box ticked to exclude home from Sentry. This bug has presented across multiple firmwares.

I have 7000 miles on Michelin CrossClimate2 tires and have experienced a 7.4% range loss compared to OEM tires. This is with 18” Aero wheels. I’m at 260 Wh/mi since the swap. I thought CrossClimate2 are supposed to be high efficiency grand touring tires? I definitely wasn’t expecting to see...

I’ve been a policy holder for well over a year. My Tesla insurance premium abruptly jumped 12% this month. Spoke to customer service and they told me this was due to a discount that was incorrectly applied to my account and that the new rate reflected the correct cost. Now paying $144/mo for...

Is there an API endpoint to enable recirculate (or view recirc status)? I checked @timdorr API docs and didn’t see anything. Just wondering if there is an undocumented API.

The dashcam icon was red under the controls screen, indicating that all is well. I needed to save the recent clips so I pressed the dashcam icon and it indicated it was saving. However, then the dashcam icon became grayed out indicating a malfunction. I checked the clips and it turns out my...

Anyone experienced this issue? The plastic chrome covers seem very cheaply made, so not surprising. Anyone know where I can get a replacement?

I was charging at one of the 250 kw bays at Kettleman City yesterday. With 50% SOC I was only getting about 90 kw which seemed low. Then, the guy charging next to me disconnects and almost immediately I see my charge rate jump to over 120 kw. I thought V3 superchargers have dedicated power for...

I have two main gripes with the two most recent updates: 1. My dashcam has been broken since the Dec 2020 update. I constantly see the “USB malfunction” error message. Rebooting the center display causes this error to clear for the remainder of the drive, but it returns the next day. 2. The...

I’m experiencing a rather odd problem where every few weeks I have to open the Bluetooth settings in order to enable “sync messages” for my device. It’ll work great for another few weeks and then I notice that I’m no longer receiving messages on the center screen. Sure enough, I check the...

I purchased a brand new 128 GB Sandisk microSD with a usb reader for dashcam use. My previous drive generated errors saying that it was too slow for dashcam. Below is the procedure I followed to setup the new dashcam media: 1. Formatted using rmprep and created TeslaCam folder. 2. Model 3...

I was driving on the freeway yesterday and suddenly began to smell a strong skunk odor. I thought this odd, as my experience has always been that the 3 is well sealed. I always have my HVAC set to recirculate mode, but I double checked and confirmed this was the case. I remember that the Model...

I came back to my car yesterday to discover that it had been unlocked for several hours in a parking lot. Fortunately nothing had been taken. This seems to happen if you linger around the car for a few minutes instead of immediately walking away upon exiting. I suspect this is because the BT...

I remember back when the Model S battery contactors we’re going bad, Tesla arranged service appointments to proactively replace them. I’m wondering if the same is true of the HV wire bond issue? Has Tesla contacted any owners regarding this to schedule HV battery replacement? Ref...

Just called my local service center for a tire rotation quote. Can we all agree that is a completely absurd price? Guess I won’t be taking it in to Tesla. Jiffy Lube refuses to work on it because it’s a Tesla so I have to find an independent shop.

This problem has been occurring for some time now and I’m surprised the developers haven’t fixed it yet. I park in an underground garage every day. There is no cell reception inside the garage. Once I exit the garage, my iPhone immediately regains cell reception. However, the 3 sometimes never...

I’ve noticed on recent firmware that my 3 will continue charging a few percent SOC beyond the limit I specify in the GUI. Doesn’t happen on every charge cycle, but maybe 1 out of 4 cycles it goes over by 3-4%. Anyone else notice this?

I had an issue yesterday which required me to restore the firmware on my iPhone. I was not worried as I had a complete backup which I proceeded to load after the restore completed. Fast forward to this morning and I found myself unable to unlock my 3 even after I had signed in to the Tesla app...

Ive always had my collision warning set to medium and its worked fairly well up until the most recent update. Now I’m seeing about two false positive per day. By false positive I mean the alarm sounds and I go “What the heck was that for?” Additionally, the cars in adjacent lanes are much more...

Twice in the past week I’ve entered my garage and been greeted by my 3 making a noticeable humming noise. Tonight I was able to reach in throuh the drivers window (which I had left open) and I could feel air blowing down in the footwell. My initial thought was that I accidentally switched...

Would be nice if the car could remember the locations in which you enabled Sentry Mode and then automatically enable it the next time you are in that location. Personally, I find it annoying to manually go through the screen and enable each time.

We departed our house last night for a weekend trip. I got in the Model 3, opened the garage using Homelink, and backed out onto the street. I have both auto open and close enabled so the garage closed after I exited. I confirmed with surveillance camera footage that this is indeed what...

Before anyone asks the obvious question - yes, walk away locking is enabled. I’ve returned to my vehicle a couple times in the past week to find that it did not lock. Both times my 3 had been charging, not sure of this is related though. I called tech support and the tech I spoke with...

I programmed my first homelink flawlessly on the first try. The second homelink refuses to take. The vehicle says it can’t find a signal. FWIW, both homelinks work fine on my Model S. Here’s what I’ve tried: 1. Reproduced the steps at least 6 times exactly as indicated in the instructions 2...

Title says it all. What SOC are people seeing when they first enter the Model 3 at the delivery center?

I was at a Chademo station earlier and a Bolt was plugged in. Dang that thing is SLOW to charge. No idea what he started out with but the screen read 55 min and he was only at 72%. He was also only pulling 62 amps. That is WAY slower than any Tesla charges. If Chevy wants to make a real world...

First time supercharging on the latest firmware, and I saw a pretty steep taper kick in much sooner than on previous versions. Used to hold 115 kW to 30%, this time it began dropping shortly after I connected at 20%. Good news is that the handle did not overheat, and there was no abrupt decline...

Stupid question. 21 70 (ie Model 3 cells) means 21 x 71 mm 18 650 (i.e. Model S cells) means 18 x 65 mm So why isn't it 1865? Why is it 18650?

Someone posted this is another thread, but there was never an in depth analysis. How does this work? Tesla is working on a new software update to help prevent theft after spike in stolen Teslas in Europe Firstly, how can the laptop "relay" the key fob signal if is out of range? Secondly, if it...

well, at least now we know why 17.26 rolled out so quickly. This is the same group that forced Tesla to implement code signing last year. Apparently, they were able to bypass it. Don't expect any details from these folks, though. They won't share anything even after all the vulnerabilities have...

We now have two lines of evidence that Tesla is possibly bringing back the 85 kWh packs. 1) A recent June 2017 freshly manufactured 85 kWh battery. 2) A new option code spotted in the API. Refs: Model S REST API

Already passed the Senate. Vote is today in the House where it will most definitely succeed. VPNs Won’t Save You from Congress’ Internet Privacy Giveaway

Do AP2 cars have a mechanical link to the driveshaft from the steering column or is it drive by wire? Basically wondering if someone exploited a Tesla remotely could they cause the car to veer off the road even if the driver took over control?

I'm creating this thread to begin a discussion surrounding the future release of a root exploit for the Tesla infotainment system. A number of owners have achieved root on their vehicles and yet this has all been very much "hush-hush" behind the scenes hacking with precious little leaked to the...

Evidently Mr. Pruitt is in favor of states' rights except when it comes to California http://www.governing.com/templates/gov_print_article?id=411181865 Trump's EPA pick casts doubt on California's power to regulate auto emissions

Called Van Nuys to confirm my annual service visit tomorrow and the availability of a loaner (which they originally promised). They claim to have no record of me ever making this appointment. I looked back in my call history and I told them that I booked it on December 20. It was all very clear...

Back when 120 kw superchargers were rolled out there were isolated reports of vehicles charging at or above 120 kw. However, the most I'm able to get currently is 116 kw. Has anyone recently (past few months) observed a rate higher than 116 kw? What's your model and firmware version? What will...

Every thread I've seen on TMC regarding dash cams seems to be centered around Blackvue models. Has anyone given this one a go? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KX35KB2?psc=1 Seems to have received positive reviews and the specs look fairly similar comparing to the 650. The one exception is the...

major milestone: California PEVC on Twitter

Trump Picks Top Climate Skeptic to Lead EPA Transition

Thought I'd share my experience since I had no idea this could happen and others should take note to avoid an unpleasant surprise. Parked in a 2 hour restricted area this morning. Returned to the car after 1.5 hours and drove to my local gym. After leaving the gym, I had to briefly return to my...