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  1. Alabaster

    DC - DC converter / AC compressor repair

    update, after about two weeks, the blower seems to have stopped working. i havent checked the fuses, but i went into service mode and ran the thermal test. the only errors it showed were related to the bumper cover louvers. during the thermal test, i could fee the air get cold and also hot, but...
  2. Alabaster

    DC - DC converter / AC compressor repair

    I went into the service mode after the new parts were installed and the eight codes i had before i changed out the fuse is now down to three. That is always a good sign. is swapping out an A/C compressor something that i can do (or an indie shop) or does it have to be completed at the SC?
  3. Alabaster

    DC - DC converter / AC compressor repair

    Back up and running and I have heat! Seems the bad compressor fuse was to blame. Fingers crossed it holds out. One thing to note for others is the make sure you get the electric cable run for the passenger side marker light installed behind the bolt (there's only one, the other two are nuts)...
  4. Alabaster

    DC - DC converter / AC compressor repair

    I'm doing this exact job now on my '13 P85. the compressor fuse is blown, but the PTC heater one was ok (replacing both of the 40A fuses while i am in there, along with the 2, 20A fuses). are any of these fuses directional? Do they have to be installed in a certain direction (suspect not, but...
  5. Alabaster

    Rattle from brake pads (according to Tesla)

    ok, good to know. I'll take everything apart again and regrease with the pins with Silaramic grease (unless CRC disk brake quiet is better, but i think that is just for the back of the pads). Are there supposed to be shims between the pad and caliper? when i pulled them recently i did not see...
  6. Alabaster

    Rattle from brake pads (according to Tesla)

    i think i am experience this exact same thing. my front end (seems to be the driver side) rattles at low speeds with road vibration or bumps. these cars are SO quiet that this one Gremlin is driving me nuts! while you cant press the accelerator and brake at the same time, if i time it right...
  7. Alabaster

    BlendMount Radar detector mount for Tesla Model S

    Is there someone similar to this mount for the Valentine One?
  8. Alabaster

    Recommendation on Front upper control arms?

    what did you end up going with for your replacement? SC cost was too much ($285 for just the part)and i have all of the tools to do it myself. I'm just trying to figure out which ones to go with. RockAuto has a variety of them. I was comparing these two: Delphi $82. BECK/ARNLEY $157. And...
  9. Alabaster

    057 Technology

    I just called their local and 800 number and received an automated message directing me to contact them via their website. Upon submitting an inquiry there, the website showed an error submitting the request. I would REALLY like for my warranty i purchased back in 2022 to still be valid....
  10. Alabaster

    057 Technology

    Let's pay for an uber to drive over there Monday and scope this out.
  11. Alabaster

    057 Technology

    I bought a warranty in the summer of 2022 and did not receive my plug in device. I called them on August 1 and spoke to Russ and and he said everything was still in place and they were still having issues with parts and not able to make new battery monitors. He also said they had a server crash...
  12. Alabaster

    057 Technology

    Is this a disgruntled former 057 employee? Conover NC is the next town over from Hickory (where 057 are located). While it has been a few months, I called them a few months ago and told to a person there about my warranty.
  13. Alabaster

    Expired Model S Sun Visors Tan Alcantara [Expired]

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  14. Alabaster

    Expired 2013 Model S Sunshades [Expired]

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  15. Alabaster

    Pyro Fuse Fuss

    I have a newer HV pack with the access panel on the bottom on it ( I can see it under the car). Does that confirm I have a new style fuse? Is it safe to take off the cover to visually inspect what's in there?
  16. Alabaster

    Expired Model S Sun Visors Tan Alcantara [Expired]

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    Expired 2013 Model S Sunshades [Expired]

    This thread is for the general discussion of the marketplace listing 2013 Model S Sunshades. Please add to the discussion here.
  18. Alabaster

    Available Evaporator cleaner tool

    would this fit a 2013 Model S?
  19. Alabaster

    Retrofits and Upgrades that we have done! Any other retrofits you have done or like for us to do?

    is it possible to upgrade '13 P85 with no AP etc. to include AP? If so, what is the general cost to do something like this? edit: I just went to the 057 website and put in the last 6 of my VIN and it would appear that an AP refrofit is not available. May have to reach out to 057 (or others) to...
  20. Alabaster

    Tesla mods

    is it possible to upgrade a '13 P85 to autopilot with MCU2?
  21. Alabaster

    Model S Roof Rack for sale - Seattle area

    would this fit a 2013 Model S?
  22. Alabaster

    Torklift Central hidden hitch Model S 2012-2020

    what size insert (1.25 or 2")? Would you consider shipping?
  23. Alabaster

    LEFT SIDE air struts leak out overnight

    did you ever get a cost for RMT to rebuild your air struts? I likely need one replaced and sent them an email and am awaiting a response.
  24. Alabaster

    2015 White MS part-out

    need driver and passenger sun visors. Have those? Tan interior.
  25. Alabaster

    How I fixed my air suspension leak for $1.00

    update to this. I replaced my '13 MS P85 T-fitting over the weekend. Used a DOT Brass Push in air brake Fitting (four pack on Amazon for $17 so i guess i now have some spares). 24 hours in and there is no leaking and the car stays level. fingers crossed this is it (will try and report back...
  26. Alabaster

    How I fixed my air suspension leak for $1.00

    I'll have to check the manual again to confirm. i did get a price and no from Tesla for the inline valve with the Shrader valve: Air Suspension Fill Valve 17536700-00-A $52.00
  27. Alabaster

    How I fixed my air suspension leak for $1.00

    in the Tesla Service Manual, it shows that for repressurizing the car with nitrogen, "nitrogen is automatically filled up to a pressure of 20 bar (290 psi)." so the Continental pressure system (pre-11 April 2016) holds 290 psi at normal system operation?
  28. Alabaster

    2013 Model S Air Suspension - "woosh" sound and discharge from black line coming from the valve unit

    i pulled the passenger tires today and those struts seem to be fine when i sprayed amended water onto them (soapy water). the solenoid block also appeared to be ok without any leaks. I couldn't full access the rear side as the plastic molding was obscuring it. i did find that the inline T...
  29. Alabaster

    Parting out 2013 Tesla Model S

    Sun visors available? They're black (vinyl or fabric)? If soz are they lose when folding (do they stay out in a given position)?
  30. Alabaster

    Parting out 2013 Tesla Model S

    does it have air suspension?
  31. Alabaster

    DIY Installing CCS Retrofit in US Model S

    I got a notification on the Tesla service center app that cars prior to 2014 are NOT compatible and unable to receive the CCS retrofit. Bummer!
  32. Alabaster

    DIY Installing CCS Retrofit in US Model S

    My '13 S car computers says 'incompatible' for the CCS adapter. hope that is not the case. I have an open service request for the install as well but no response.
  33. Alabaster

    How I fixed my air suspension leak for $1.00

    so one would depressurize it from the inline T-fitting, correct? after depressurizing, the car automatically refills itself to designed air pressure, or do you need to apply air from an air compressor to get it started?
  34. Alabaster

    HELP! Car Powered Off and Doors/Windows Closed

    should have clarified, 2013 model so key fob only. thanks for chiming in though!
  35. Alabaster

    HELP! Car Powered Off and Doors/Windows Closed

    ok, crisis averted. someone i though the car was totally off but trunk opened and door unlocked via the app. lesson learned.
  36. Alabaster

    HELP! Car Powered Off and Doors/Windows Closed

    So, i may have commited a cardinal sin just now. Powered down car to work on something closed door and couldnt catch it fast enough before it latched. HOW DO I TURN CAR BACK ON WITH DOORS LOCKED AND NO WAY TO DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL (no interior access)? Doubting I can do it from the app....Can a...
  37. Alabaster

    How I fixed my air suspension leak for $1.00

    is there any issue with line pressure when disconnecting the black line from the air supply unit? once the car is in jack mode and powered down, the compressor system will not lose any air once the black line is disconnected, will it? if it does, can i just use standard air to refill to ~ 75psi...
  38. Alabaster

    How I fixed my air suspension leak for $1.00

    where is the valve location for the S to refill the compressor? I assume this is the method used if there is aleak and one needs to refill the compressor tank versus letting it runs for hours to gain pressure? Can that same compressor valve be used to check the system pressure, or perhaps that...
  39. Alabaster

    2013 Model S Air Suspension - "woosh" sound and discharge from black line coming from the valve unit

    how much is the actual T valve from Tesla? I am starting to have an issue where after several weeks of the car sitting, all but one wheels sag a bit. if the car is driven every day there does not seem to e an issue with the sag, so i suspect it is a very small leak somewhere in the system. I...
  40. Alabaster

    For Sale Black 2022 Model 3 Dual Motor AWD Long Range 3,000+ miles

    this same year/model sold locally at a dealer here today for $42k. I know as I was enroute to look at it.
  41. Alabaster

    How to Tell if a Car has FSD subscription or Fully Paid

    I don't recall seeing that anywhere on the main software screen and I didn't click on the release notes for the FSD. Perhaps that would clarify? Some other photos on here show FSD & connecticity expiration/renewal I fo, I didn't see those options on this car.
  42. Alabaster

    How to Tell if a Car has FSD subscription or Fully Paid

    to add to this thread, i test drove a 2018 Model 3 LR AWD today. it says the FSD computer is there (as noted elsewhere in this thread) and shows FSD Beta 10.69.2.3. the FSD software was in Beta and there was an option to enable it. We did not do that as I wasn't sure what it did. it sounds like...
  43. Alabaster

    2013 Model S LDU Repair

    From what I have been reading, there seems to be a lot of Tesla repair shops in CA. Curious, what is Tesla's cost to replace the LDU?
  44. Alabaster

    2013 P85 Rear Drive Unit Rebuild - Looking for Mechanic

    @howardc64 well, that is not a good report at all! I've had the car since last May and probably should have pulled the mid shield area cover to inspect this before I bought it (although, at that point, i had never heard of a speed sensor). There is a shop in Dayton Ohio that I am going to call...
  45. Alabaster

    2013 P85 Rear Drive Unit Rebuild - Looking for Mechanic

    So.... I was able to pull the speed sensor today. neighbors had Rhino ramps rated to 12k pounds. put car in very high mode and back right up on the ramps. couldn't add jackstands to rear of car as ramps were too long. added wheel chocks to both front tires. all said and done, it wasn't too bad a...
  46. Alabaster

    2013 P85 Rear Drive Unit Rebuild - Looking for Mechanic

    that is a possibility i had not considered. I would think if it were a wheel bearing that it would be consistent when the wheels are in motion.
  47. Alabaster

    2013 P85 Rear Drive Unit Rebuild - Looking for Mechanic

    i think thta is exactly what happened. After stopping to get kiddos and hoping back in the car, reg braking was back up and running. I am still wondering if its a brake pad rub. Borrowing some heavy duty ramps this weekend to investigate the speed sensor.