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  1. GeekyDoc

    3.5 year MYLR update 179.7k miles

    This was good to see. I recently transitioned (well 8 months ago) to a job in Boston. Since the daughter graduates high school this year, I decided to commute back and forth from Boston to Philly. Was hesitant at first to use the MYLR but it's been super convenient and easy I might add (knock on...
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    Navigation issue

    I had posted about this on Reddit and someone had recommended to remove any USB hubs which might be interfering with the GPS signal. I had actually just recently added one of those sleek ones which plug into the center consoles and add wired charging cables. Also had updated recently to...
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    Tesla Extended Warranty - Worth it?

    So came here to search for this and interestingly you seem to have used XCare. I'm debating between them and Tesla. Any reason why you went with XCare vs Tesla? TIA!
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    Got any road trip advice?

    one question about ABRP: if you connect your tesla to the ABRP account, does it then use actual tesla "measurements" and factor them in when calculating directions and charge times? When I punch in the info, and use 90% SOC at starting for example, it gives me a very "optimistic" range outline...
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    Moving for work with no home charging - thoughts, advice?

    Thanks. Yes, I do the same - check teslafi to see release notes. That last update broke my BT so I wanted to update to see if it resolved it. It still behaves randomly buggy but my BT connection is now holding. I totally get your point though; there have been updates where I have thought this is...
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    Moving for work with no home charging - thoughts, advice?

    This was great advice, thanks; the internal nav does a superb job but sometimes I find it to be even more conservative and careful than I am lol. It seems to want to arrive with atleast 20% SOC. I am still trying to nail it to where I start with 95%-100% and only need to stop once in the middle...
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    Moving for work with no home charging - thoughts, advice?

    Thanks, yes, it seems to be working out. I have been charging at work every other day, and ramping up to 95% on the days when I have to head out to PA. Probably will have to switch to every day in Winter depending on how the battery holds up overnight parked outside vs being in the garage as it...
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    Model Y Blind Spot Question

    Honestly, I too thought this would be an issue but it's not. The side cameras are situated perfectly and eliminate any blind spots, perfect for merging in traffic. I still do the physical spot check but find myself using the cameras a lot more. You get used to using them. As someone also...
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    Got any road trip advice?

    Having just recently starting to drive between PA and MA on a weekly basis, I have new found respect of the Tesla nav and how well it integrates with the battery info. I would definitely recommend not to sweat the small stuff and truly trust the onboard nav to get you from A to B while keeping...
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    Moving for work with no home charging - thoughts, advice?

    An update on my situation: I have been driving it like a gas vehicle and only charging when it gets down to 20%. I was able to find some free L2 chargers (Volta) at the Cambridge side mall the other day and was able to get a nice 10% bump while in the area. The only concern at the moment is my...
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    Moving for work with no home charging - thoughts, advice?

    Yes sorry, thanks for the correction; meant a PHEV but I would lean towards a hybrid then.
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    Moving for work with no home charging - thoughts, advice?

    I have some doubts and hence wanted to see if others have been able to make it work. After driving a tesla, going back to an ICE car honestly feels like 2 steps back but I also need to be realistic. Am going to watch the first month and see how much it costs and how much of a true world hassle...
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    Moving for work with no home charging - thoughts, advice?

    Howdy. Wanted to get some input from all the folks here. Have had the MYLR since May 21 with a home L2 (240V) charger. Daily commute was around 72 miles and I would charge every night to 80% (90% in the winters). Fast forward to present and I will be moving to Boston for work. Don’t have a home...
  14. GeekyDoc

    Supercharger - Downingtown, PA

    @seanoneill do you know where?
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    Supercharger - Downingtown, PA

    Now active and showing up on the map as well! Nice progress for my area: didn’t have one before and now we have one at Chester Springs and now this one. Perfect additions to the Elverson, Glenn Mills and KOP ones!
  16. GeekyDoc

    Supercharger - Chester Springs, PA

    Wow, the exton one would be too close to the Chester Springs one, no? 1800 Ticonderoga Blvd, Chester Springs, PA 19425 Am not complaining lol, just wondering..
  17. GeekyDoc

    Supercharger - Chester Springs, PA

    Where exactly are the west Chester and Exton ones slated to go? anyone know?
  18. GeekyDoc

    Supercharger - Chester Springs, PA

    Yes, noticed the same thing; the app is updated but the car's nav didn't show it. Wonder if it would precondition if you chose to navigate to it from the app and then sent to the car?
  19. GeekyDoc

    2022.28.2 update - no more DRL's while driving

    Interestingly I posted elsewhere that ever since the update, I'm noticing a different issue: the car visualization doesn't show when regen braking is active. OR it shows it as intermittently coming on and off. Freaked me out on my way home the other day because I worry about folks rear ending me...
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    iOS 16 Public Beta - Tesla App and Watch for Tesla App

    Thanks, good to know! Any differences in the UI with either of the apps or the widgets in iOS16?
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    Problem with WIFI

    I had to reboot sometime after I got 16.2 to get back wifi otherwise it wouldn't see the SSID in my garage. Has solved the dashcam mounting issue but now I have seen multiple BT connectivity issues/lagging connections etc. This base build has connectivity issues up the wazoo..
  22. GeekyDoc

    Problem with WIFI

    Same here, set to advanced but didn't realize until last week that the Y was not connecting to Wifi; thought the problem was only related to dashcam/USB mounting errors. I think this release has a connectivity bug; my bluetooth connection also just vanishes from time to time randomly but that at...
  23. GeekyDoc

    Problem with WIFI

    Ugh, that's problematic then. Catch 22: can't connect to wifi to download update that will then hopefully fix said wifi connectivity issue. That said, I have noticed my dashcam has not shown the dreaded red X for the last 3 days, even after being awakened from deep sleep.
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    Problem with WIFI

    So thank God for this thread and you all folks, thought I was going nuts. But it looks like the 12.3.2 broke not just sentry/dashcam but also Wifi connectivity! And it also looks like the 12.3.12 update hasn't fixed the Wifi connectivity issue? I had heard it had fixed the sentry/USB not...
  25. GeekyDoc

    App is getting 500 server error. Cant connect.

    Thankfully the 2-button reboot fixed it. It was strange because when I got into the car, it didn't recognize the phone and I had to manually connect to it. Which it was able to do. But the app would not update even though it had charged and pre-conditioned as per schedule and I had received...
  26. GeekyDoc

    Supercharger details popup obscured by list of nearby superchargers. Workaround?

    Love this forum! Thought I was going crazy and trying to figure this out! Have been waiting impatiently for the 12.1 update 😬
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    App is getting 500 server error. Cant connect.

    Hate to revive this thread but I’m getting 540 and 500 errors all of a sudden since last night. Anyone else experiencing the same? Car is charging currently, I got the message that it had started charging as per the norm but app is spinning and won’t update car status.
  28. GeekyDoc

    Alert for leaving phone (key) in car

    I understand the need for an alert; one of the things I miss from my Q5. If my phone was plugged in and I put the car in park and opened the driver door, an alert would sound reminding me my phone was still in the car. I have set the Tesla to lock audibly; so if you leave the phone in the car...
  29. GeekyDoc

    Notice: Limited Deceleration

    Its the new text for regen being limited when the battery pack is cold or when you might have greater SOC. You can also swipe left on that bubble to reduce it to a triangle if the text irritates you; it goes away shortly.
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    2022.12 looks promising!

    Nice! Can't wait. Ofcourse my car got 8.3 last night and I was like o_O so waiting impatiently for this to drop. I can't see where homelink is in the app?
  31. GeekyDoc

    The elusive blind spot chime

    Twice now the car has beeped when I have my turn signal on and am planning to move into a lane where a car is in my blind spot. I didn't go through with the lane change maneuver so don't know if it would have steered away but it beeped right at the correct moment to be of benefit. LOVED it. That...
  32. GeekyDoc

    Goodyear Electric Drive GT tires

    No love for the 20"s?
  33. GeekyDoc

    Jeda Hub for Model Y

    Same here, I pre-ordered in August and just received it last week of December. And I must say I was underwhelmed. The apple charger doesnt charge my watch and it's hard to keep the watch "attached". What an absolute waste of time and money. Lesson learnt.
  34. GeekyDoc

    News about Tesla that caught fire while charging in PA

    I truly appreciate the civil discourse on this thread. Some great thoughts and insights for sure. That said, I really would like us to not trivialize these concerns especially because the way a battery fire burns, it has the potential to take a lot down with it very fast. Cars burned per miles...
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    News about Tesla that caught fire while charging in PA

    Appreciate you all chiming in. I have always had ICE cars prior to the MY and while I’m sure ICE cars catch fire, I personally haven’t seen it happen or heard about it happening that commonly apart from isolated incidents. Not that I’m saying it’s common with Teslas and before anyone rips me a...
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    News about Tesla that caught fire while charging in PA

    Just saw this on my feed and got concerned: https://6abc.com/maple-glen-pa-car-fire-tesla-montgomery-county-pennsylvania/11268621/ I usually leave my MY plugged in overnight in the garage and will be traveling this coming weekend. Never before really worries but reading this got a bit...
  37. GeekyDoc

    Model Y P vs Rivian R1S

    Thanks for this thread OP and great info here. Similar thought process in my head only not the MYP but another tesla vs the R1S. However the X is way over the budget for us and we would like to replace the wife's MDX with another EV; the R1S comes really close. Only factor for me is the charging...
  38. GeekyDoc

    Model Y Bio Defense filter question

    Thanks, I would be interested in knowing what it costs and how long it takes to get done.
  39. GeekyDoc

    Can I view my iPhone photos on screen?

    Saw this and might be worth a try: https://www.imore.com/screencasting-app-replica-adds-support-teslas-huge-car-displays
  40. GeekyDoc

    Model Y Software Update 2021.36

    That’s what I just got prompted for and I came here to check feedback lol.. what’s the info on this update - ok to install?
  41. GeekyDoc

    Tire Rack now offering Model Y TPMS

    I didn’t know Tesla can swap and mount the winter tires for you. Do you know how much they charge for this service?
  42. GeekyDoc

    2021 Model Y Tire Options for better ride & range

    All this talk has me now worried since Winter is coming and I have the stock 20” with Goodyears. Got the car in May, has been ok in the ran. Am in Philly and suburbs. Is the recommendation to swap these out for either the Michelin's or other better rated all season tires? The SA was adamant...
  43. GeekyDoc

    Lessons learned from a 2300 mile road trip

    Thanks, interesting read. I'm curious about the motion sickness being exacerbated in the Y since my daughter is prone to it as well but usually happens when she rides in the third row of our MDX. Did you use the Tesla built in app to plan your trip or ABRP?
  44. GeekyDoc

    Samsung T7 SSD vs high endurance class 10 Micro SD card

    I know the SSDs are working well for some folks but for me, the SD endurance card is working flawlessly with sentry mode recording events and functioning as expected. I would recommend if you want plug and play to try the same. Links are on this and other similar threads; if you cant find it...
  45. GeekyDoc

    High beams not working or I don't know how to work them

    This is usually on back roads and mostly pretty dark; trying to avoid deer. Pulling the stalk towards me gets me the high beam everytime but it doesn't stick (which is supposed to work that way as far as I understand and all good). It's the pushing forward on the stalk which does nothing and...
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    High beams not working or I don't know how to work them

    Yikes, was going to post and then came across this thread and got a bit confused. I'm having a similar issue (I think): I have auto beams on in settings. But I do not see the icon that indicates that they are on in the display. At night when I randomly need to use high beams and push the stalk...
  47. GeekyDoc

    MagSafe Accessories for Model Y?

    Ah gotcha. I agree, that would be great. I did see one from Scosche but not too hot on sticking it on my dash. https://www.scosche.com/dash-window-mount-kit-for-magsafe-charger
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    MagSafe Accessories for Model Y?

    I thought they already released a magsafe version: https://www.jowua-life.com/products/invisible-foldaway-car-mount-with-magsafe-for-tesla