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  1. Curt

    HVAC: Low Current Pump Failure

    Just to give a quick update... I drove the Roadster to the Tyco Service Center with no issues. I watched the temperature bars, and the battery stayed steady in the 2nd bar. At some point during the drive, the pump started running (because, of course, issues must become intermittent when going...
  2. Curt

    HVAC: Low Current Pump Failure

    Thanks, Larry. From what you had posted before, I wasn't certain that your pump had completely failed before going to the Service Center. Thanks, @ML Auto! I had guessed this was the case, but still understandably nervous. I think I'm going to go for it. Might park outside Thursday night to...
  3. Curt

    HVAC: Low Current Pump Failure

    My 1.5 Roadster's Coolant Pump has now failed (Alert #1425). My local Service Center no longer works on Roadsters, but I've managed to get an appointment at the Tyson's Corner VA Service Center, about a 15 mile drive. I tried topping up the coolant just in case that was the problem, but the...
  4. Curt

    Maryland State Inspection - Model 3

    Membercar (MemberCar - Serving Rockville, MD), right around the corner from the Rockville Service Center, has done these inspections in the past. Give them a call.
  5. Curt

    What did you park next to? (Or what makes the Roadster look tiny?)

    At our monthly Tesla Tuesday gathering last night, a Ford F-150 Lightning EV pulled in next to me.
  6. Curt

    Just too dang hot?

    I wouldn't say that it is resolved, but I have learned to manage the problem. After the "PEM Correction", which was the fourth time they told me the problem was solved, the behavior changed. Now, the #972 error (almost) never occurs while driving, but instead while stopping or stopped. It also...
  7. Curt

    2022 Roadster Roundup (for original Roadsters)

    Really wish I could make it, but it's a long haul from Maryland. Perhaps we can organize an East Coast Roadster Roundup based on yours.
  8. Curt

    Cooling cycle non-stop?

    I don't. After all, at low SOC (Why did I say POC before? That's what I get for trying to multitask.) the cells should be safe for storage at significantly higher temperatures.
  9. Curt

    Cooling cycle non-stop?

    During the summer, I try to bring the Roadster in at 40% POC or a bit less. Somewhere between 39% and 33%, the sleep temperature threshold eases and allows the car to go to sleep, even in the summer heat. It seems that the lower the POC, the higher the temperature threshold.
  10. Curt

    1086 "Charging Problem" error. Car stuck at 99% cooled. (R80)

    That tracks with what I'm seeing with the early 3.0 battery in my 1.5. In the Summer, the only way I can get the pump to stop is by waiting for SOC to drop below 40%.
  11. Curt

    Open Vehicle Monitor System (OVMS) - Technical Discussion

    I'm guessing that's it. I tried again this morning, and got 3.3.002. Now, to swap the Modem boards...
  12. Curt

    Open Vehicle Monitor System (OVMS) - Technical Discussion

    I'm a little confused. When should I upgrade to v3.3.001? Before or after the Modem board swap? I just switched my firmware setup to edge, downloaded what appeared to be 3.3.001, but on reboot I have two partitions with 3.2.018 installed.
  13. Curt

    OVMS Module and Cooldown

    Yes, these can be changed. Bear with me, I'm doing this from memory, so it might not be exactly right. I set the temp limit to 30, rather than the default, this has always worked well for me. Use the command "config set xtr cooldown.templimit 30" (obviously, substitute your own value for 30)...
  14. Curt

    OVMS Module and Cooldown

    I'm going to guess that your OVMS is v3. The old in-app parameters were for OVMS v2. To initiate cooldown on OVMS v3, go to the Messages tab, and enter the command "CHARGE COOLDOWN"
  15. Curt

    The Wrecked Roadster Registry

    So sorry to see this. I hope that your recovery is quick and easy, and that your beautiful Roadster can be repaired.
  16. Curt

    Roadster HVAC Overheating Problems

    Many thanks for this. Is it possible to manually perform a battery cool down from HVAC Service Mode?
  17. Curt

    What did you park next to? (Or what makes the Roadster look tiny?)

    They don’t make the Roadster look tiny, but…
  18. Curt

    Pics of people taking pics of Roadsters

    Earlier today…
  19. Curt

    Single-DIN non-flip-out CarPlay headunit for Roadster 1.5?

    Without the Lexan, it looked OK, but there were gaps all around. Not ugly, but visible. The installer saved the files for laser cutting, and will sell the Lexan surround to anyone who wants it. Contact Ata at Absolute Electronix in Rockville, MD.
  20. Curt

    Single-DIN non-flip-out CarPlay headunit for Roadster 1.5?

    Here are (finally) some photos of the Sony XAV-AX7000 installed in VIN 55. The guy who did the installation produced a laser-cut Lexan surround, which really makes everything look like it was made to be there. In a 1.5, the screen hangs down a bit over the trinket tray, and I find it’s the...
  21. Curt

    Single-DIN non-flip-out CarPlay headunit for Roadster 1.5?

    I just got this one installed in VIN55. Will post pictures as soon as I get the time. I'm very happy with this unit so far. Sony XAV-AX7000 Single DIN with CarPlay and Android Auto
  22. Curt

    Model S Wireless Phone Charger in Tesla Store

    Anyone know if this works with iPhone 12 Mini?
  23. Curt

    Available Tesla hats

    That's OK - just keep me in the loop and let me know how to get you paid.
  24. Curt

    Available Tesla hats

    Is anything happening with the second round of hat orders? Really bummed that I missed out on the first round.
  25. Curt

    Pics of people taking pics of Roadsters

    I could have also put this in the “What makes your Roadster look tiny” thread...
  26. Curt

    Available Tesla hats

    These look great! I'm definitely in for two (see PM for details).
  27. Curt

    Available Tesla hats

    These are looking good! So, ready to take orders soon, or did I miss out?
  28. Curt

    Available Tesla hats

    @MJP13 - Any news on the Hat order?
  29. Curt

    How many Roadster Owners are Electrical Engineers ?

    Physics. Retired now, and own a brewery.
  30. Curt

    How Many Roadsters are Left?

    Hmmm.... How about these?
  31. Curt

    How Many Roadsters are Left?

    I'm still driving VIN#0055. Signature 100 Roadster VIN 55, Signature Green by Curt posted Apr 15, 2015 at 4:59 PMRoadster55Autumn.jpg by Curt posted Nov 9, 2015 at 12:32 PM
  32. Curt

    Roadster visible on Tesla website owner page?

    My Roadster still shows up on my Tesla Account page.
  33. Curt

    Replacing the 12V aux Battery

    Except for the Battery. Battery Temp continues to update, even while the Roadster is asleep.
  34. Curt

    Roadster Service E-Mail

    Well - this is not very encouraging... I wrote to the new "Dedicated Roadster Service" email on 30 December 2019, mentioning a couple of minor issues. I was somewhat surprised to receive a response from Matthew Krahn the following day thanking me for reaching out, and telling me "One of our...
  35. Curt

    Used Tesla Acronyms

    Supplemental Inflatable Restraint - aka Air Bags. By law (US law, at least), the component which houses the controller for SIR must be clearly marked. I would have guessed this controller would be in the PEM or a stand-alone module, but this indicates that it is within the ESS.
  36. Curt

    Roadster Service E-Mail

    I also just received the email from Jerome. It even correctly listed both VIN 0055 and 0076.
  37. Curt

    New member from VA/DC/MD

    No, but you can find them here.
  38. Curt

    New member from VA/DC/MD

    Welcome to the family! Bring your new baby to one of the local Cars n Coffee events (I’m usually at the Bethesda one).
  39. Curt

    About to be a new Roadster 1.5 owner... Open to advice!

    Actually, DO forget about the 12Volt battery. The 1.5 Roadsters do not have them.
  40. Curt

    Any problem with two HPWC Power Sharing to charge Roadster with CAN Sr?

    I’ve experienced this a few times. It seems to work just fine. It may be disconcerting if you are using OVMS. If the Roadster is already charging and the second vehicle plugs in on the other HPWC, you will get notices that charging has been interrupted. It always seems to restart shortly after...
  41. Curt

    Alert 972

    Sorry, I should have mentioned that #209 also got the PEM correction done at about the same time - that was before you bought it.
  42. Curt

    Alert 972

    Henry, your car's behavior does sound similar to mine, but I think the exact conditions of mine were more specific... What I was seeing happened, AFAIK, only on 1.5 Roadsters which had been updated with the 3.0 ESS and associated PEM change. After that, if it was a hot day (over 32C), and the...
  43. Curt

    Open Vehicle Monitoring System

    Hologram pricing is the same globally. I use mine constantly, and the cost is a bit over US$2/month.
  44. Curt

    Newbie question #1 out of........

    I got the 3.0 battery in March 2017, so I don't know what the latest version is. I do know that the last version I had before the battery upgrade was 3.6.16, installed in October 2016. I believe that was the release that lowered the limit for Cruise Control to 18mph. Your Service Center should...
  45. Curt

    R80 Battery Suddenly Loses over 100 Miles of Range Overnight (While Parked)

    I would expect that it will take a few charge cycles before range numbers are accurate. They only shipped the battery - no charge for anything.
  46. Curt

    R80 Battery Suddenly Loses over 100 Miles of Range Overnight (While Parked)

    Back again... After six months, I have my Roadster back. There has been very little communication, so I really don't know at this point what has been done. I know it sat outside the local Service Center for five months, unplugged, and whenever I asked, the response was "we're waiting for...
  47. Curt

    Anybody leave their X parked outdoors? How does it hold up?

    My X lives outside full time. No problems so far (aside from more cleaning off bird crap).
  48. Curt

    Five Seat Question

    No, it’s a 60/40 bench seat.
  49. Curt

    3.0 Battery Pack - Was Confirmed, but Waiting More than a Year in UK!

    Not just Tesla Time - Roadster Time. That’s a much longer wait.