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  1. howardnj

    Tesla buying/delivery experience Florida

    My only experience with Tesla in Florida is the Tesla SC Okeechobee Blvd in West Palm Beach is open on Sunday and completed a warranty repair for me. The Cybertruck is there also that one can sit in.
  2. howardnj

    Tesla State Inspection in NYS

    Move to New Jersey. No State Inspection. No Sales Tax
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    Playlist for testing new car

    Press the right scroll wheel and speak any artist or song. "Play Pink Floyd". "Play AC, DC", "Play Chuck Berry", etc
  4. howardnj

    Frunk Latch Failure on a Saturday Night

    I think it was just a random failure. Last year I had a trunk latch failure. The Frunk is often used as I have a Costco cooler in there. What made me happy was that the Tesla Service Center on Okeechobee Blvd in West Palm Beach Florida is open at 7AM till noon on Sunday.
  5. howardnj

    Frunk Latch Failure on a Saturday Night

    Last Saturday night while in Florida My 2022 Y suddenly had a Frunk Latch Failure. The Frunk was closed but the screen indicated that it was not. A service request was opened and Tesla informed me that the Tesla Service Center in West Palm Beach was open on Sunday at 7AM.The vehicle alarm was...
  6. howardnj

    Model Y - vehicle 4 weeks old already 2 tire punctures - warranty coverage?

    Although I've had the misfortune of replacing three tires on my Y, at least the Tesla tire repair van comes right to my house to replace and balance the new tires. I have no intention of driving 75-80 MPH on I95 between NJ and Florida with plugs in my tires. Two dangerous in my opinion.
  7. howardnj

    2024 Model Y LR- Range

    Wheel /tire size, tire pressure, temperature, average speed all effect range.
  8. howardnj

    Is there a reason to get the Tesla wall connector over other level 2 home chargers?

    I had a NJ licensed Tesla approved electrician install the Tesla Gen 3 Wall charger in my garage prior to the purchase of my Y I received the PSE&G $1500 rebate as well as off peak charging credit. I have my charger set to begin charging to 90% at midnight and the cabin temperature set at 70*...
  9. howardnj

    Weird ChargePoint Electrical Inspection in NJ

    Don't take offense but FWIW in my opinion anyone that purchases an EV should have 200 amp service with a dedicated 60 amp breaker and a Tesla Gen 3 wall charger.
  10. howardnj

    Is it normal to take delivery of new Tesla Y model without the latest software version?

    FWIW, I've had twenty nine software updates on my 2022 Y since taking delivery in September 2022. I am currently on 2024.2.7
  11. howardnj

    Nail in tire

    Of course they charge. Elon wouldn't have it any other way. It is much nicer to wait for the tire van to show up in my driveway in my house than schlepping from one tire place to another to have some inexperienced kid put a plug in that may or may not hold or possibly lead to a blowout. I often...
  12. howardnj

    Nail in tire

    I feel your pain. I've had nails in both rear tires, the right rear a second time with two nails in it. At least here in New Jersey the Tesla Tire Van comes right to my house to replace and balance the new tires.
  13. howardnj

    Campground Camping, Sleeping in MY Supply List

    Yes, in the summer enjoy the mosquitos and the ticks.
  14. howardnj

    MY misses charging schedule after a software update

    The last time it happened to me, I got out of bed at 2AM, went down to the garage and noticed that I forgot to plug in the charge cable. Once I plugged it in, my vehicle began charging immediately.
  15. howardnj

    2022 Model Y - USB Data Ports - USB-A Glovebox Only

    Yes Used the Data Module from T Parts
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    how do you correct a GPS direction?

    WaWa is also in New Jersey, Virginia, and Florida. The attached photo was when I used to buy gas on July 5th 2022 That WaWa station no has eight 250 kWh Tesla chargers. During the pandemic, the Tesla Charge Stations were numbered and you could place your meal order from your car and it would be...
  17. howardnj

    2022 Model Y - USB Data Ports - USB-A Glovebox Only

    Still working for me too. Also on 2024.2.7
  18. howardnj

    FM Radio Having Issues

    After reading the above posts I just checked my 2022 Y in my garage here in NJ. KNX 97.1 comes in loud and clear on tune in. I don't really want to hear about the traffic there. We have plenty here in NJ.
  19. howardnj

    New 2024 model y 1st tesla owner

    I think that you are correct. Thank you
  20. howardnj

    Greyed out chargers

    Reboot your car. Push and Hold both the left and right scroll buttons until the screen goes dark. Takes a few minutes to restore. If that fails, open a service request from the Tesla app on your phone. Once you do that call Tesla and ask if they can remote into your vehicle. Here in the US the...
  21. howardnj

    Greyed out chargers

    They could be new but not yet in operation? Check the PlugShare App. If you see a wrench symbol they are awaiting final approval or inspection?
  22. howardnj

    Anyone use the OEM front license plate holder?

    Mine too! It stays clean in the plastic bag in the trunk
  23. howardnj

    Software Update Any Problems?

    Raining today in NJ. The f ing wipers still need a refinement. Why can't they just have a left scroll wheel function to control the wiper speed in the rain?
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    New 2024 model y 1st tesla owner

    In high school I wanted a 32 Ford Roadster. Never got one but I'm sure that my 22 Y is so much faster?
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    Tesla Paint Repair Kit - BEST Application Process Discovered!!

    Same thing happened to me on the second day of ownership.
  26. howardnj

    New 2024 model y 1st tesla owner

    ^^^ I'm older than all of you and the wife complains when I accelerate from a stop light. It feels like I'm sitting in a Jet Blue taking off. Perhaps someone can tell me what the little circle that comes and goes next to the D on the screen?. It is where the snowflake sometimes appears. The...
  27. howardnj

    Normal mileage for a tire?

    In my seventeen months and almost 28k miles of ownership I've had nails in both rear tires three times and replaced three tires at a cost of over $400 each. I make frequent round trips from NJ to Florida and often carry three grandchildren to various soccer and baseball games. One good thing...
  28. howardnj

    Model Y Lease - Be Careful

    My understanding of leasing is you are paying for the first three years of depreciation? You are left with nothing. Leasing is more expensive than an outright purchase unless used for business and its write off. Bottom line Don't lease
  29. howardnj

    NC or SC area average wh/mi or mpg

    Why does that matter? On my frequent round trips from New Jersey to Florida I stop to charge when I have to pee or eat. On my last trip north last December I stopped to charge in Hardeeville, Summerton, Florence, SC, Lumberton,, Benson, and Halifax, NC never paying attention to WH/mile. I only...
  30. howardnj

    Windshield wiper controls are the worst about a Tesla

    It rained recently in NJ and the wipers on my Y seemed to work better after the latest update 2024.2.7
  31. howardnj

    Order before March 1 or wait until end of Q1

    Don't be like my dad. In 1982 he was waiting for the prices to come down so he could purchase his first VCR. He passed away never owning a VCR Don't be like my late dad. Go buy the f ing car.
  32. howardnj

    What are your home electricity rates?

    Finally began receiving the off peak charging rate from NJ PSE&G from 12/20/23 to 1/20/24. 276kWh with a $28.43 credit = $0.1030072
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    8/2 MC cable -80' run thru attic (40amp charge on 50a breaker)?

    ^^^ Use a Ca. licensed electrician that will apply and arrange for permits and inspection. My HPWC in my garage required a 150ft run from my 200 amp basement panel. The NJ licensed electrician used #2 four conductor aluminum cable to feed the 100 amp sub panel in my garage. They did not obtain...
  34. howardnj

    Installing wall connector questions

    Hire a NJ licensed electrician, obtain a permit and inspection and apply for the $1500 utility rebate. You'll sleep better and avoid burning down your house with your insurance company denying a claim for improper workmanship
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    Man, times have changed.

    I ordered my 2022 Y seven seat on January 6th 2022 and received delivery 256 days later on September 19th 2022. I did not receive any federal or state rebate. NJ has no sales tax or state inspection on zero emission vehicles. I did qualify for a $1500 BTM rebate credit from N JPSE&G. With over...
  36. howardnj

    Newbie owner - apple and contacts advice

    Since the Eagles were mentioned in the news last evening, when I got into my Y this morning I just pressed down the right scroll button and said "Play Hotel California" and it and many other songs played. When the dog is in my Y, I press down the right scroll button again and say "play Hound Dog...
  37. howardnj

    Tax credit 2023 [The tax credit discussion thread]

    My accountant told me the same thing. I was not eligible for the federal tax $7500 for my 2022 Y that I took delivery on September 19th 2022. I still love my Y
  38. howardnj

    connecting the tesla app to the car - first time - issues

    I suspect that the VIN number of your vehicle is still assigned to the previous owner? If a SC is nearby bring all your paperwork confirming that you are the new owner and perhaps someone at the SC can assist you? Good luck.
  39. howardnj

    Tesla Newbie - PPF Necessary?

    Here in NJ we get snow and whatever they put on the roads when snow is predicted. I won't spend that kind of money for a vehicle that I intend to trade in once the warranty expires. I think that many Tesla owners that do spend that huge amount of money are probably the ones that used premium gas...
  40. howardnj

    CCS Adapter Support

    I got my Y in September 2022 and the CCS was enabled.
  41. howardnj

    Ordering Steps

    Since you are in NJ, you would be better off driving to the nearest Tesla SC and start the order process there. You can ask as many questions as you have. They will ask for your drivers license, cell number, and a credit card. You will be provided with the order number. Their assistance makes...
  42. howardnj

    Model Y 2023 stopped working with electrical failure.

    Calm down, take a deep breath. Your vehicle will get repaired. Could be a bad batch of parts that can happen to any product. Perhaps you are too young to remember exploding Ford Pintos, Chevrolet Corvair's that were unsafe at any speed, and Audi's that accelerated into swimming pools after...
  43. howardnj

    How often do you use a Supercharger?

    I use superchargers frequently as I've already made six round trips from New Jersey to Lake Worth Florida. I have a list of over 75 superchargers that I compiled from plugShare along I 95 and using the ferry from Cape May to Lewes, Delaware.
  44. howardnj

    Phone Key Not Working Well Anymore

    ^^^^^ For those with IOS Settings General Transfer or reset phone Reset Reset network settings
  45. howardnj

    Georgia Vehicle Inspection

    Elections have consequences.
  46. howardnj

    Excessive degradation?

    I charge to 90% daily and plug in as soon as I'm home for the day. If it turns out there is a problem with that, it will be the next owners problem as I will no longer own it after the warranty runs out.
  47. howardnj

    Georgia Vehicle Inspection

    No zero emission vehicle inspections in New Jersey either
  48. howardnj

    Having problem to download latest OTA update, anyone else?

    I think that prior to taking it in for service, you should plug into your charger and try again. Were you at a low SOC?
  49. howardnj

    Drill Front License Plate

    No vehicle state inspection for zero emission vehicles along with no sales tax either. My front plate is in a plastic bag in the trunk since day one.
  50. howardnj

    Brand new MY, Service refused to fix anything. Is there a private Tesla repair I can take the car to?

    ^^^ Sorry to hear of you experience. Here in NJ we have Branning Automotive that are certified Tesla repair for accident body work .They repair vehicles for Hertz and other rental agencies. I'm sure there must be similar certified body shops that repair Tesla's in and around your area? You could...