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  1. themacs

    Decision to make----- Many will soon--Thoughts?

    I bought a fully loaded, late November 2015 "S" P90D. I was our 2nd "S". I paid almost $120,000 + tax as I recall. It has everything except 3rd seat and cold climate package. I have had very few issues. The battery pack was replaced in 2018. No issues with replacement. The worst current...
  2. themacs

    Model S p85d battery degradation 11 miles in 9000 miles

    I have an 11/15 P90D. My battery went down from 284 to 248 in 4 years. They tested it and it through an error code. The replaced the battery with a rebuilt 1st year "90" battery. It started at 247 miles on a full charge. I called and was told a 4 yrear old battery gets replaced with a...
  3. themacs

    12 V Battery to be replaced for 2nd time. ADVICE please.

    I have an 11/20/15 P90D. I have 38,200 total miles on the car. I had my 12 volt battery changed by Tesla (warrantee) after about 3 years, approximately 11/18. I just got a message that my 12 V battery needs to be serviced soon and the car won't get updates now. I DID purchase the extended 4...
  4. themacs

    Advice please: changing 12 V battery

    I have an 11/20/15 P90D. I have 38,200 total miles on the car. I had my 12 volt battery changed by Tesla (warrantee) after about 3 years, approximately 11/18. I just got a message that my 12 V battery needs to be serviced soon and the car won't get updates now. I DID purchase the extended 4...
  5. themacs

    Daughter Board replaced. Now more issues!!

    The screen went out and the daughterboard was replaced. It took over a week in the shop but all SEEMED ok when the car came back. Picture was better and a few more features. BUT: 1). there is no instant traffic monitoring 2) Every time we try to drive the car it has to "WAKE UP". It takes...
  6. themacs

    2015 Model S 85D MCU 1. 2020.36.31 update installation stuck at 80%

    It happened to me about 7 weeks ago. Tesla towed the car in and "re did" the update installation. All was fine. Then 6 weeks later all went black again. They towed it in again and replaced the daughter board. I just got it back last Night. We will see.
  7. themacs

    Daughter board?

    I have a November 2015 build a P90D. My MCU has gone out twice in 6 weeks. I have had the car towed to Tesla service both times. The first time it took less then an hour to fix as they said an "update" jammed the system and knocked out my MCU. So they re flashed it? Now 6 weeks later, the...
  8. themacs

    Blank Touchscreen, no Nav, Phone etc. ??????

    They found that the most recent update jammed the cars systems and took out the MCU. I had my car towed in and they said (after a few hours) NO CHARGE. I will pick it back up this week. Just give them a call. It might be able to be reset remotely.
  9. themacs

    Blank Touchscreen, no Nav, Phone etc. ??????

    WERID ENDING!! They found that the most recent update jammed the cars systems and took out the MCU. I had my car towed in and they said (after a few hours) NO CHARGE. I will pick it back up this week.
  10. themacs

    Blank Touchscreen, no Nav, Phone etc. ??????

    One member advised to get the MCU 2 as it would be the same deductible. Thanks for the advice. What is the difference between the 1 and 2?
  11. themacs

    Blank Touchscreen, no Nav, Phone etc. ??????

    I went out to the car today (late 2015 P90D 27K mikes) and the drivers screen said, "Please wait for your Tesla to Power Up." I waited 3-4 minutes and the screen in front of the steering wheel came up. But no touchscreen. I tried the brake and holding in the 2 wheels on the steering wheel. No...
  12. themacs

    LIftgate glass contacted body during closing, cracked glass, warranty refused!

    I agree with making a glass claim. I, also am quite sure, that you will find there is NO glass substitute for Tesla rear glass. I probably would wait for the "escalated" answer (if you ever get one). If it is still denied I would make the insurance claim. I have had 2 Teslas since 2014 and...
  13. themacs

    Does Tesla cover 12 volt battery replacement under the CPO warranty?

    Mine was replaced in my driveway under warrantee. Yours should be also !
  14. themacs

    Help picking insurance for Model S?

    We have Ameriprise as executive COSTCO members. We have a 2015 late Tesla S P90D. We also have a McLaren (pictured) and a Lexus RX 350. We pay about $1050 for all 3 for 6 months. On top we have a $1,000,000 umbrella with one of their companies for about $350 a year. Great folks to work...
  15. themacs

    Losing major amounts of mileage while parked

    I had your problem with my P90D and Tesla came out to the house and tested things. They said the 12 V battery was going out and they replaced it. Of course I still get some drain but much less after a new 12 V battery was installed. This was done under warrantee. Scott
  16. themacs

    Battery replacement 11/15 P90D

    Thanks I will look later today and post it. Your are right about the grapevine going northwest's or south. But I find that when you go down the opposite way on the same trip, you make up all the miles. An example is going down into Bakersfield my miles # stayed the same for almost 17 miles...
  17. themacs

    Battery replacement 11/15 P90D

    I'm down to 248 on my refurbished P90D battery. Actual miles are around 197 on a drive to Bakersfield from south Orange County. OUCH I have tried calling all sorts of #'s but no one can tell me which of the 3 "90" batteries I got or give any help or advice as to what to do. The drive to...
  18. themacs

    MCU is dead, car is bricked, Tesla is being unforgivably terrible

    When I bought my 1st "S" in 2014 I thought the CS was fantastic. I got my 2nd in 2016 and it was good. Now, I don't think there is any in S. Cal. I can't get anyone on the phone to even answer a basic. The sales staff says use the "chat" line to get questions answered. Th chat line says all ?'s...
  19. themacs

    Customer Service

    When I bought my 1st "S" in 2014 I thought the CS was fantastic. I got my 2nd in 2016 and it was good. Now, I don't think there is any in S. Cal. I can't get anyone on the phone to even answer a basic. The sales staff says use the "chat" line to get questions answered. Th chat line says all...
  20. themacs

    Battery replacement 11/15 P90D

    I have now had the new battery for a few months. They could not tell me what was wrong with the old battery and could not tell me what the new battery is. I called various Tesla #'s and no one could help. Very strange. I did see that I now have and INSANE +. level I can set. Yes, the car is...
  21. themacs

    Autopilot worse after latest Update

    I had the braking problem after the "Atari" update also. It happened on the open road and when I looked at the map screen the car was not on the freeway but on a parallel service road. It was almost the car was trying to stop because of the service road conditions. I took it in when they...
  22. themacs

    New Battery for P90D. A Big surprise :)

    My problem was that it said 245 miles at 100% and I got about 185-195. I am in S. Cal by the water so it doesn't get really hot or cold. No heater use and conservative driving, for the most part. Now I have more power for sure! But I expected the 245 to go up and the driven miles to go up. I...
  23. themacs

    New Battery for P90D. A Big surprise :)

    Just got back on the board after another trip. I was shocked that the max milage did not change. After all that was one of the reasons to replace it. I used to get 245 and I now get 245. Thoughts??
  24. themacs

    New Battery for P90D. A Big surprise :)

    My P90D battery was just replaced. The tec in Oceanside said he did not know why. He said the test said replace and the factory said yes. It is lousy that you can't find out what was wrong. They also said they could not tell me anything about the replacement battery. Just that it is...
  25. themacs

    Used P90D’s with ludicrous?

    Thanks for all the comments. I will pick it up Tuesday morning. The loaner, 75D seemed to have more power then my P90D!
  26. themacs

    Used P90D’s with ludicrous?

    They just called and we are getting the 3rd generation 90 battery, refurbished. Warrantee is only for the rest of the original 8 year period. I think tis is the best result base upon the information you have given me. Agree? Thanks for your help!
  27. themacs

    21's or 22's on my 2018 Model S 75D?

    19's but if you must 20's. I had a side blowout also on the 21's. In So. CA. it is mostly good weather. I would not put 21's in poor weather. They look great but not worth the risk in your area, unless it is a summer car :) JMO
  28. themacs

    Used P90D’s with ludicrous?

    Certainly hope you're correct! I will ask what the replacement battery is. So far though, the service center "only knows it is a 90 battery like the one I have". Hopefully they don't even have that battery (my original) anymore. Heck for an original cost of $142,000 I would hope they...
  29. themacs

    Used P90D’s with ludicrous?

    Maybe not but I'm told my 90 battery is being replaced with the same?
  30. themacs

    Used P90D’s with ludicrous?

    Where would you suggest I go to find proper information on my P 90 D ? It is in the service center now with 23,000 miles and having a battery swap due to a faulty controller in the battery. I have a 2018 75D loan car that seems faster then my P90D? Is this really possible? Also if the 90 is...
  31. themacs

    Battery replacement 11/15 P90D

    I was told that one of the controllers inside the battery was giving high impedance warnings. The whole battery was not bad but they are still going to do a full replacement.
  32. themacs

    how to: Battery degradation

    I would simply take it into Tesla and ask them. I felt my car was losing way too many miles. I took it into Tesla and they calculated it (I think from new) and told me I had a battery problem. They are replacing the battery now.
  33. themacs

    Battery replacement 11/15 P90D

    Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with a battery replacement. My car has 23,000 miles and is having the battery changed. Not sure why yet. I will ask if the battery is new or refurbished. Also if I will/can get a more recent technology battery. Any experience or thoughts on...
  34. themacs

    A moment of solidarity for our CA brethren (HOV stickers)...

    What have folks used to remove stickers without damage to the surface?
  35. themacs

    UPDATES

    Well, I guess there has been nothing major for almost a year????
  36. themacs

    UPDATES

    The last 3-4 updates I have gotten for my P90D came in the middle of the night, as usual. What was NOT usual was the "explanation" that always accompanies the morning after the update was NOT there?? Rather then a nice long explanation of what was improved or changed there was a simple...
  37. themacs

    Radar Detector

    Any thoughts as which one to buy? Also location of mounting etc. ? It would seem a good place to be mounted is inside the small storage area below the large screen. Thoughts?
  38. themacs

    rear cup holders and consol

    The most ridiculous thing is the "cups / bottles" you BUY from Tesla (with the Tesla logo) for $25 each DON'T fit in the cup holders!! The fall over and, frankly, are slightly dangerous!
  39. themacs

    Supercharger Pay dates

    I visited a supercharger today and was told by the Tesla Valet that cars purchased after 1/15/17 will NOT get free charging at superchargers. He did not know the rate that would be charged but thought it would be buy the "mile" and not the time charging. He did say that currently all owners...
  40. themacs

    Red Color -- Decision

    Go with what you like! But the 21" grey will set it off!
  41. themacs

    Evannex

    Has anyone ordered the rear console or / and the car cover? They look good and the prices appear fair. I'm wondering about the actual quality? Good looks on a computer screen are great but…….. I'm inclined to order both!
  42. themacs

    P85D sold for $87k

    Wow, great deal. A loaded P 90 D is over $140,000.
  43. themacs

    Bluetooth issues!!!!

    I don't get the message BUT my I Phone 6 is regularly not recognized. I to have to turn the phone off and on and then it will find it. Also about 50% of the time it loses all contacts.
  44. themacs

    I understand "Rated Range" but PLEASE explain this to me

    7) You didn't ask, but if you have the charge timed to stop just before you start driving, that will save a bunch of energy which would otherwise be required to bring the pack up to operating temperature. Thanks, that is very helpful. I got up and unplugged the car in the garage and it sat for...
  45. themacs

    I understand "Rated Range" but PLEASE explain this to me

    You make a lot of sense. As I look back it as closer to 50 degrees out. We are on the water and it is not as cold as inland though. We DID have the heater on AND there was more "use of miles" going rather then returning. I had no idea that the heater was the most milage killing part of the...
  46. themacs

    I understand "Rated Range" but PLEASE explain this to me

    Some answers and QUESTIONS: On Power Management: Should energy savings be ON or OFF? On Climate: Should Smart Reconditioning be ON or OFF? On Efficiency: Should Range Mode (i) be ON or OFF? On Efficiency: Regenerative Braking SHOULD be on Standard NOT Low, correct? The car has 1000...
  47. themacs

    I understand "Rated Range" but PLEASE explain this to me

    I did take the 405 and did go up, but had to come back so I went down also LOL Had the heater on 78 for the trip. Just as thought, it is sure difficult to really get the miles advertised isn't it :) :)
  48. themacs

    I understand "Rated Range" but PLEASE explain this to me

    First my new P90D is my 2nd "S". I had a 2014 S 85 and owned it for a year. I have been through the #'s not making sense but starting to understand them. We bought a new P90D (I understand it is about the same range as an S 85) and I do love it BUT…… Last night we charged it at home to 250...
  49. themacs

    Saturday morning decisions....

    I have to now disagree. I felt that way till I bought a new McLaren Spider. Different then my P90D but my oh my what a car! Just as fun as the Tesla but in a different way!
  50. themacs

    P 90 D Dash Message "No autopilot available call Tesla service" ? Anyone else?

    I have had the car for about a month. It is my 2nd Tesla. I get this message about once a week. If I park the car and leave for a period of time, it is not there upon starting and driving. If I stop for a few minutes only, it is still there. This disables cruise control and all self driving...