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Reach out to @EveryAmp, they are the SnapPlate vendor.

What is the approximate location or Lat/Lon if you prefer? If you live in swampy region then corrosion of the electric utility meter head or even the electric panel could be the culprit.

Yes. 44 PSI measured in the A.M. (not in direct sun) before driving. I would add that this winter I set the tire pressure at 43 PSI at an A.M. temperature of 43F (easy to remember). I left the tire pressure this way from December '23 to March '24, only recently lowered the pressure by 1.5 PSI...

How old is the home? I am not an electrician, only waiting for one. A manager where I worked was remodeling their kitchen. This summoned all sorts of electrical demons into the home. They tried everything to find the source of their problems. Nothing helped. The problem was eventually traced to...

A home improvement store grade 14-50R, i.e. Leviton Model 279-S00 is OK for an electric oven or range. These home appliances have both thermostats and timers and are not considered continuous use. When charging an EV this is a continuous use application. You need a hard wired installation or at...

The front trunk is more secure but limited in space. I've never read a report of someone breaking into the front trunk. The most common way to break into the Tesla vehicle is to break the opera window panel or the rear door glass. The thief then flips down the second row seat looking for items...

There is usually a Blink EV Charging Network phone number displayed on the charging station. (The Blink toll free phone number I recently had need to call was 800-663-5633.) In my experience you will be connected to a call center in Mumbai, India. The Blink Customer Service representative will...

The difference is < 1.2%, within the margin of error. The battery health test may have been run and these are the results. It is so close to 330 miles should not be considered in your decision. Instead of the range estimate, look at the mileage on the vehicle. I would only recommend purchasing...

The SnapPlate front license plate mount can be removed in seconds. If you use the included security screw, this maybe takes a minute.

Maybe the vehicle you purchased was in flood waters at some point. You could have Tesla inspect the vehicle.

Does the pink slime appear on both side rails? Did you recently take your Y to a car wash?

My understanding is that the production airless ribbed tire design will include a sidewall to prevent debris from getting in between the ribs and for appearance.

That looks like dried windshield washer fluid (the blue generic kind). There could be a crack in the plastic washer fluid reservoir (typically this crack can happen at the neck of the reservoir.) Washer fluid will leak out from the crack until the fluid level is below the crack. Does washer...

Did you have Recirculate Cabin Air turned on? If the passenger cabin is fully loaded and everyone has wet shoes, umbrellas, etc. the relative humidity level inside the vehicle can quickly become 100%. Turn off Circulate Cabin Air if this happens again.

Not necessarily. Some can't bring the phone into their workplace so the phone must remain in their vehicle.

Phone can use LTE, BT and NFC to lock/unlock and drive the Tesla Model Y. Turn off the phone.

Power surges can happen any time. A whole house surge suppressor can be a good investment. Ground lightning strikes can be a concern if you live in an area with frequent storms and your home is located on high ground with few if any tall trees nearby. Lightning will go to ground anyway it can...

Since installing 2024.2.7 I've been having issues with my USB drives (Dashcam/Sentry and Music USB thumb drives, passive USB hub and center console USB data port). The Dashcam/Sentry mode viewer states that there is a USB error and application is unavailable. The Dashcam/Sentry mode icon shows a...

When you provision the TWC for use on a 50 amp circuit the TWC will automatically limit charging to 80% (40A). MC wire is a good option for indoor installation (never for use outdoors), only dry locations (i.e. not installed or pass through a damp or wet crawl space); above ground only. There...

2020 LRMY just updated to 2024.2.7 Multiple driver's side camera blocked messages (vehicle had recently been washed.) It was early A.M. and the sun's rays were hitting that side. Wipers coming on with no warning during daylight and at night even when not using Autopilot. Dashcam unavailable...

Paint protection film. The best PPF is the made from the same material used to protect helicopter blades from damage from blowing sand.

You should install the Tesla PPF kit for the Tesla Model Y to protect the lower part of the rear doors from stone chips.

Have you tried calibrating the power window actuators? See Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual for details. Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual

My experience with my 2020 LRMY has been that if the charge port open/close app/screen function acts up the voice command "Open charge port" may work normally. Worth a try.

Tesla will automatically apply a charge for any repair. Once Tesla has examined the vehicle and diagnosed the problem Tesla may cover the cost under the warranty. If less than 4 years and 50k miles the only way Tesla could reasonably deny a warranty claim would be if Tesla found that the vehicle...

This is what Tesla states in the Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual: "Adequate tread depth is important for proper tire performance. Tires with a tread depth less than 4/32” (3 mm) are more likely to hydroplane in wet conditions and should not be used. Tires with a tread depth less than 5/32” (4 mm)...

The OE Continental ProContact RX tire is not a good tire for driving in snow and ice even when new. Minimum legal tread depth is 2/32nd inch.; replace tires when tread depth is between 3/32nd and 4/32nd inch. If you purchase dedicated winter tires you could get more driving out of the OE tires...

When the charge port cover closes almost immediately after opening it has been shown that the Voice Command "Open Charge Port" may not have this issue.

The charge port will stop displaying the charge port status colors once the Tesla vehicle completes charging. To remove the J1772 connector with the Tesla adapter from the Tesla vehicle's charging port you need to first (Step 1) Press And Release the trigger on the J1772 adapter. (If you press...

Did you try using the voice command? "Open Charge Port"; "Open Butthole" also works.

With Preconditioning for Supercharging your Tesla Model Y may start preconditioning when you are an hour away from the SC location. Tesla is all about maximizing use of the SC for fastest and most efficient charging sessions even if it means you use some additional energy (kWh) to help ensure...

The Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual states that the low voltage accessory port is suitable for devices that draw up to 12A continuous (16A peak), the same would apply when using both low voltage accessory ports (12A continuous and 16A peak, total) amperage draw. Instead of turning on Sentry mode...

Maximum low voltage power is ~2kW or slightly below 2kW. Low voltage power comes from the onboard DC-to-DC Converter (part of the Power Conversion System). The only time the low voltage battery (formerly known as the 12V battery) provides power is when the Tesla vehicle is parked and enters...

There is no option to precondition just the battery for Level 2 charging. The only option is to precondition the passenger cabin. Battery warming for improved driving happens automatically as required while preconditioning. Battery warming while charging will also be performed automatically...

I didn't forget wind, "wind and wet roads will all negatively impact the available range".

When you purchase new tires consider also purchasing the tire certificate where available (sold separately). The Discount Tire/Americas' Tires tire certificate or similar is an insurance policy that covers the cost of repair or replacement of your tire in the event of a puncture or road hazard...

Try using the Tesla Voice Command "Open Charge Port". The Voice Command "Open Butthole" also works.

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.)