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I received AP17U. That's what the website gave me when entering the required info... Guess I'll have to write/complain...

I've bought replacement wiper blades for my 2017 Model S: Bosch Aerotwins, via windscreenwipers.co.uk. (I imagined that entering my reg number would produce an accurate result.) The one for the driver's side fits. But the one for the passenger side doesn't. I'm including a photo of the old...

Some car companies in the USA use car connectivity to pass info on driving habits to LexisNexis, which then sells it to insurance companies (with implications for premiums): link Tesla isn't mentioned. Nor is there any discussion of whether this practice happens outside the US. Even if it...

Isn't this news from Autumn 2022? Here's a detail I found (one that makes me pretty happy): EVs registered before 31/3/2017 will pay at the Band B rate, £20 a year. (My Model S was registered on 28/3/2017...)

A possible explanation for high premiums: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/ev-repair-batteries-expensive-insurance

Good to know. How/where did you find a replacement?

This has been a useful thread for me -- it's great to see how to get access to service mode, to facilitate door handle calibration. Unfortunately it hasn't made things any better: the result is "calibration has failed, please try again". My driver's side door handle still won't present (I can...

I have tried listing my S75d on Turo (the car sits in front of the house most days -- might as well try to earn some money from it). After putting loads of time into creation of the listing, the car was de-listed and I received an email saying that I needed to purchase a tracker from them...

I bought a car very much along these lines (early 2017 model), under the assumption that the free supercharging would be transferred to me. That didn't happen. Once I 'claimed' the car via my Tesla website account, the free supercharging was removed. The dealer apparently didn't have reason...

Don't miss the Strada della Forra: The Strada della Forra: the eighth wonder of the world is on Lake Garda.

Is your app up to date, the latest version? This component appeared quite a few months ago.

Following on from a description of my recent experience in France, recounted on the Europe/UK board. Quick summary: while driving in a remote part of France, I did a 2-button reboot (because it seemed that I had lost internet connectivity) -- and the result was that the main screen would not...

haha -- if I had a nickel for every time I've had that question since moving to Leicester, I wouldn't have had to buy a second-hand out-of-warranty Tesla...

Well -- the screen decided to come back to life, after 3 hours -- so we have now reached our destination. I feel incredibly lucky. I can see your point -- but, I'm talking about the big centre screen. The smaller screen behind the steering wheel was fine the entire time; I would have had a...

Where would I look for this, please? thank you...

In fact, I think it's totally nuts that this sort of situation isn't more widely known. I'm likely in difficulties because of the eMMC nonsense. If eMMC failure means that people won't be able to access pin-to-drive, then anyone who hasn't had eMMC replaced should not be using pin-to-drive...

Breakdown on the way. They should be able to disconnect the 12v battery (I don't have any tools, can't do it myself). So, here's hoping. And then if that works, I can remove pin-to-drive. I'm pretty outraged by the idea that this "protective" feature is making it impossible for me to drive...

Okay, thank you. I will try this -- but can I please just make sure -- this is for a Model S?

The core of my problem here is that I can't enter the pin. There's no way to bypass it, is there? I've spoken to someone at Telsa. The car is offline from their point of view, so he can't do anything. He says the only way forward is to flatbed the car to the service centre at Montpelier. I...

but, no screen ...

yes please -- I'm trying (0)1628 450 660, but it seems to be the main number?

yes, did it, multiple times...

I am pulled off a road in France (Massif Central area), the car won't start, the main computer appears to be trying to restart but isn't succeeding. I can't drive because I can't enter the pin, and the app won't connect to the car. The T icon on the screen is active for a bit, then it goes...

Reminds me of the Arlo Guthrie line: "And it occurs to me -- if we could get them into the same room, they could be doing to each other what they been doing to us." Or something like that.

If these work with a sunroof car, then I would very much like to buy them from you. I'll do a pm...

I recently saw a news item about Ripple Energy, which offers buy-in (“investment opportunity”) to shared solar electricity generation. I’ve been trying to think it through and would be grateful for ideas/thoughts. The main benefit would seem to be reduced electricity costs. There are also...

Here's the outcome: the Cleevely tip turned out to be the way to go. Initially I didn't follow it up -- I struggled to see how a company based in Cheltenham could help me. It works out that their mobile tech is based in Leicestershire, so in the end it was a great option. In particular...

I've now been told by my (excellent) local garage that they have been unsuccessful in creating an account with Tesla -- so, they are unable to get the parts and replace the control arms themselves. Their impression is that Tesla is making it difficult on purpose, perhaps so that customers will...

I've been given an estimate (by the SC) of £1262 for new rear suspension control arms (following MOT failure, at 76k miles). Really??? I'm trying to get a local garage to do it (hopefully for less). They're struggling a bit to figure out how to get parts. Any advice on how to proceed would...

I've made a few trips to various European countries in the last couple of years. I learned about the need to have a Crit'Air sticker for French cities -- all set. But now I'm seeing indications that driving in European cities might require multiple registrations, to avoid fines. That need...

I gather that roof racks for the Model S are different, for glass roof vs. sunroof models. Is that right? Does anyone know how they are different? What I really want to know is whether a roof rack intended for glass roof would fit on my 2017 Model S which has a sunroof.

I can think of someone else with a son named Wilf, someone well known. That person is too craven to buy an EV. Even so, I'm enjoying the idea of his pain from an episode like this.

Don't they value listening to Radio 4?? How would they cope without Dead Ringers???

Schuko adaptor for your UMC: Schuko Adapter

Someday I'd like to have solar panels; I'll have to move to a different house (not least so that I can have a driveway, for the charging component of this scenario). I gather that solar goes well with a big battery for the house. But that's expensive, in part because the battery doesn't last...

It seems that a charging station at a village in France has destroyed my Type-2 charging cable. (The charging session stopped, and when I went to figure out why the cable was very hot. If I try to use the cable at a different charger, I don't get anywhere -- I get a message on the main screen...

I think there's one further north: Honningsvåg.

I figure the real reason to write the law this way is that it will force the manufacturers to get it right, before FSD is released into the wild. As things stand, FSD is whatever Musk says it is -- a situation that means decisions on release, operation mode, etc. will be influenced by...

I succeeded in getting a refund of the £100 deposit as well. The first few responses they sent tried to stonewall: "the deposit is non-refundable". I persisted as follows (and in their subsequent response they agreed to process the refund): Accepting returns and giving refunds: the law...

As discussed on the main Model S board: M3 & S Recall This recall appears to involve the USA only. But surely if there's a defect there, the car is defective here as well?

Duct tape with permanent marker would be easier.

Thanks -- that's what I did yesterday. Sequence: 1. Problem with UMC on Saturday 2. Success at Tesco Podpoint yesterday 3. Problem again with UMC today. We have some 3kw lamppost chargers in the neighbourhood. I'll give one of those a go tomorrow, just in case...

With apologies for what is likely to seem like a really dumb question: for a replacement, does it matter if I get Gen 2 instead of Gen 1? (I mean, they're both "universal", right? Is it just a difference re the join of the 13A adaptor segment to the rest of the cable leading to the car?)...

The car is from early 2017 -- I would have thought the warranty is no longer useful for this component (only drivetrain and battery, no?). If I'm wrong and the warranty is the way to go here, please do tell me!!

I've now tried the UMC at a neighbour's house, without using an extension lead -- same result. So, the underlying problem is not the socket at home, nor the extension lead itself. If the UMC is now faulty, is there any possible remedy for it -- or do I simply need a replacement UMC?

The initial voltage, *very* briefly, seems to be in the high 300s. It drops very quickly to zero. I'm using the same socket I always use. I tried using a shorter extension lead; no change...

I've had a go at cleaning the pins. No joy so far. More info: on the app I can press "start charging" -- but the result is "Start charging failed; charging in progress". And: I charged successfully yesterday at a pod-point charger, using my separate Type-2 cable. This was after the first...

I'm having trouble getting charge from 3-pin socket at home. The charger has power -- there's a solid green light on the unit (but not the flowing green indicator as with normal charging). But the car says "AC charging interrupted; check power source and charging equipment". When I connect...

Brexit means that the UK is a totally sovereign nation, completely in charge of its own destiny 🤣🤪 A country that can sell fruit & veg using pounds and ounces (avoiding the tyranny of kg) can do anything!

Just home from a trip to France, I used the Northampton supercharger last night, was shocked to see a rate of 37p per Kwh. I know there's a gas shortage here, leading to a rise in electricity prices -- but a ~20% increase in the rate is pretty significant. (I have no idea what's happening with...