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  1. J

    Both HID low beam lights failed at the same time...

    Ok. I feel silly. I checked the fuses and they were blown. But looking closely and stuff... The Roadster Owner's Manual has very different fuse specifications than the fuses which were installed and the small door has fuse values which match what was installed. I hate finding contradictory...
  2. J

    Help!!! Girlfriend is on the road in #410 and gets Charging Aborted: Service Required

    I would say have her drive to Fremont service and take a Lyft or something home. Switching to range mode might get a few more miles. Maybe to San Rafael service also. (Is that the destination?) Hypermiles? Stay under 40 MPH. With my 2.x I had this error. It was a fuse in the PEM that was easy to...
  3. J

    Open Vehicle Monitor System (OVMS) - Technical Discussion

    I have a Google Fi data-only sim and I've tried to get it to work. Sometimes it shows "Google Fi" as a provider. I set the APN to "h2g2" but it does not work. What web searching I've found is inconclusive. There is some mention of an APN of "h2g2-T" and "h2g2-t" and other stuff. Some people say...
  4. J

    Open Vehicle Monitor System (OVMS) - Technical Discussion

    Probably the easiest way to get 3.3.001 now for an older (v3.1 or v3.2 board) is to go to firmware/flash from web and change the word 'main' or 'eap' into 'edge'. I just did that for my old 3.1 board via this uri: api.openvehicles.com/firmware/ota/v3.1/edge/ovms3.bin I understand that the 3.1...
  5. J

    Open Vehicle Monitor System (OVMS) - Technical Discussion

    Quite a bit of investigation has occurred and it seems that not having the GPS part of the cellular modem enabled is causing the crashes. The Roadster OVMS uses GPS from the car instead of the OVMS cell modem. If you enable the GPS from the cellular configuration that might fix the problem. It's...
  6. J

    Open Vehicle Monitor System (OVMS) - Technical Discussion

    You are on the 'eap' thread/release cycle... We're in a strange place where 'stable' is newer than 'eap'. I tried 'eap' and had the problem. Also, 'eap' didn't have a proper dashboard information via the web access. I would suggest downloading the stable release but I don't think that will...
  7. J

    Both HID low beam lights failed at the same time...

    Both my left and right HID low beam lights are being reported for checking by my 2.x Roadster. It seems that the car is choosing to run the high beams automatically and not showing that on the dash. I've noticed no difference if I turn on the high beams (other than the dash indicator appears.)...
  8. J

    TPMS Sensors

    My 2.x Roadster is needing at least one TPMS sensor replaced. Tesla service is a pain for me. I've found the following which looks like a good compatible replacement. Anyone tried these Huf sensors. One thing I like is that they have black metal as an option which I think would go nicely with my...
  9. J

    Open Vehicle Monitor System (OVMS) - Technical Discussion

    I got my new 3.3 Module with 3.3 modem and have yet to get the modem to work. It all works with my home WiFi network with the modem turned off. But when I turn on the modem (I'm using Hologram BTW) in a couple minutes it crashes. Looking in the logs, it seems that the ppp is coming up just...
  10. J

    2010 Roadster 2.5 shaking at high speeds

    I now have my tires worked on by a racing shop. Roger Kraus Racing – – Lead Bay Area Supplier for Racing Tires I'm really pleased with the smoothness of the ride at speed. They were very attentive to detail.
  11. J

    The Wrecked Roadster Registry

    Picked up my car from the SC today. Took more photos. Confirm it's 1218 in silver. The Rep confirmed that 75 is Tesla's for parts. Here's 1218, it was really hard to see inside. The rest are 75. Several people wanted more photos so... I just have to say I felt a little emotional about taking...
  12. J

    The Wrecked Roadster Registry

    While dropping my car off for service at the San Rafael location I walked around and found three roadsters which certainly seem lost. They all have a lot of dirt on them. Vins are 75 (in back, no roof), 718 (getaround), and 1218 (white) I got closer to the 75.
  13. J

    New Tires should not be this difficult (broken lug nut tool)

    It's a "D" on the lock key. Maybe if soneone has an immediate need for this.
  14. J

    New Tires should not be this difficult (broken lug nut tool)

    So my 12v battery needed replacement and my tires were pretty well worn so putting in some work on the Roadster seemed required. It took over a month of stops and starts. I'll just hit the high points here... * TireRack took three weeks and a difficult chat with their customer service because...
  15. J

    Open Vehicle Monitor System (OVMS) - Technical Discussion

    I've been having a LARGE increase in data usage the last couple weeks. Looking at the hologram dashboard I'm using about 5 times as much data as normal. I've had long stretches where there is no OVMS server from the app during this time also. Some days use like 8 Mbytes of data. I'm sure...
  16. J

    Open Vehicle Monitor System (OVMS) - Technical Discussion

    Has anyone tried Google Fi data sim cards in the ovms? Given they say LTE devices are required I expect it to not work. I ordered such a sim card and I'll try it unless someone has more information to share.
  17. J

    Roadster 3.0

    I paid by CC. Mind you I split it onto two cards which was a hassle for them, but they were fine with it. The main system they use could not do the split but somehow they found a way. This was at Fremont. Lots of resources and people there.
  18. J

    Blog A New TMC Homepage

    I also get the reload/snap back. Page is not usable.
  19. J

    Roadster PEM failure

    My PEM failed not quite two weeks ago. Just weeks after getting the battery upgrade. Such a bummer. Fremont service has it, but not yet said if the repair would be under the battery warranty. If Tesla will not cover the repair, other shops seem like a good possibility. Any San Francisco...
  20. J

    Would you trade your Roadster in on the new Roadster?

    My father is a docent at a car museum. Maybe the thing to do is donate it. Most people who own Roadsters can probably use a tax write off which might be about as good as a sale. And you could still visit the car.
  21. J

    3.0 Battery Longevity

    Re Tesla monitoring 3.0 battery issues... I'm doubtful that Tesla would be monitoring this. The 1.x Roadsters were the only car they had for a while so monitoring them was really important. The 2.x Roadsters had telemetry via cell. The telemetry is gone now, no more AT&T 2G service...
  22. J

    TPMS Sensors

    My friend who has a Corvette Z06 told me he's heard of people with these kind of sensors who have been able to open up the sensor device and replace the battery in it and get it working again. If that can be done, it seems to me that reprogramming might not be needed. Anyone want to try that or...
  23. J

    OVMS Installation

    My OVMS android app started constantly crashing this weekend. App version 3.11.03.11.0 (20151106) I had to clear all the app's data to get it to start and I've not yet reconfigured it for my car. My Roadster got the battery upgrade last week. Maybe that relates?
  24. J

    Wiki For those who have placed an order for a new 3.0 battery

    The Roadster parts issue seems pretty bad. My Roadster is in Fremont getting the 3.0 battery upgrade, but parts are scattered around and it's been more than two weeks to get the job done. There are (or were) a lot of Roadsters in the Bay Area, but having a local shop doesn't help much if they...
  25. J

    Wiki For those who have placed an order for a new 3.0 battery

    Got a call Friday. My upgrade is ready. Ordered last Feb so not quite a year. But probably a year by the time it's done. Factoids... #1026 57809 miles cac 143.71
  26. J

    East Bay Service Center on its way

    Hmm.... I find this hard to believe. Oakland's auto row is turning upscale very fast, but with stuff other than car shops. Maybe they are going to be like Starbucks, opening a store next to the competition, i.e. next to the BMW or Mercedes dealer. Emeryville/Oakland San Pablo Ave has...
  27. J

    OVMS - 2G being turned off in US by AT & T

    The T-Mobile deal seems like a fleet thing. Your company/how many/etc... I didn't go very far because I don't have a fleet. Now who is it that has three Roadsters? Sounds like a fleet. I bet there is some commitment beyond the end of this year. I might have followed the wrong link so...
  28. J

    OVMS - 2G being turned off in US by AT & T

    I put my H2O sim back into my OVMS and car. Driving around, I did get an update in downtown Alameda. Then when I leave the area of the tower, the OVMS app location shows me driving out of the area that has coverage. I bet the Alameda Police have some 2G thing.
  29. J

    OVMS - 2G being turned off in US by AT & T

    My OVMS quit working yesterday. I've been using H2OWireless. No App and No direct SMS responding. Pulled the SIM card and tried it in an old 2G phone, no joy. Tried an old 3G phone, that worked. How are other H2O users doing?
  30. J

    Last AD07s

    I just bought from Tire Rack. They have the front LTS AD07 in stock (as of last week), but none of the rear size. The rear size has LTS 2 available. At the moment I have the new front LTS AD07 and the rear LTS 2 AD07 on my roadster. Seems the same as it always was. Glad the front LTS are so...
  31. J

    Voltage too high to charge? (looking for help tonight if anybody is able)

    I just read that there are now Model S HPWC's which supply 277v ! Apparently one phase of the 400v three phase supply. I think that is cool, but I worry about using the S can adapter with such an HPWC. Two problems I see possible. The Roadster probably can't handle that voltage, would it...
  32. J

    TireRack search issue

    I just had a flat. So of course I go to tirerack.com to order new tires and it comes back no tires available. WTF!?! But it's not real. Once I start searching on tire size and not by vehicle I find Advan Noeva AD07 with a little different designation on the full name. A moment of panic...
  33. J

    Open Vehicle Monitor System (OVMS) - Technical Discussion

    I've found this not working for over a day now. I've really been meaning to set up my own server. Pulling out my network administrator hat. I think they have bad problems. The web server is also out, but something strange. Connections get to TCP's ESTABLISHED state but data does not flow...
  34. J

    TSLA Trading Strategies

    Today I bought a calendar call spread. Selling the May week 1 230's and buying the May (third week) 230's. The short leg had an IV of about 150% while the long leg has about 67% IV. Mostly delta neutral. Ideally a 300% gain in three days, worst loose my investment. We'll see.
  35. J

    Shout Out to Clipper Creek

    So a question... How many years did it work trouble free? 5 years? 6 years? Out in the rain?
  36. J

    Now Shipping: Custom Tesla Roadster 2-Piece Slotted Rotors

    I don't have time to lead on this, but would be interested in a second production round.
  37. J

    Wiki For those who have placed an order for a new 3.0 battery

    Please add... jaanton Piedmont, CA Ordered Feb 16, 2016 2.5 (non-sport) #1026 cac 145.77
  38. J

    Fiat 500e EV

    Yesterday I was behind a 500e for several blocks and noticed that its charge port door was open and it was happily driving along with what seemed like a dunk tank target along side. I was surprised that you could drive with that open, but I guess just like an ICE, they don't bother to complain...
  39. J

    Graphene Polymer Battery 497 Mile Range

    Hmm... Tesla has used several different battery chemistries but may have used just one cell package, the 18550. The Models S and X are different from the original Roadster and different from the upgraded Roadster. Seems clear to me that they are better than your typical EV manufacturer...
  40. J

    San Francisco Store & Service Center

    This has so much potential! S.F. is turning into the next Manhattan. I was thinking that some of those old dealers had inventory space which must be expensive. But, consider a Tesla Store which also rents/leases spaces and provides valet charging. Leave your Model S at the store maybe they...
  41. J

    JB Straubel- Model 3 will be mostly NEW technology

    Second system Effect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  42. J

    Is there a My Tesla page for the Roadster on TeslaMotors.com ?

    My Roadster shows on MyTesla as my only vehicle. It disappeared once for no reason and I called someone at Tesla, I wish I remembered, and asked them to check my ownership registration and the MyTesla since I thought they might have lost track of my owning the Roadster. In a few days it was...
  43. J

    PG&E E-9 cancelled

    I switched to the EV from the E-9A rate about a year ago. What region/territory you are in will make a BIG difference on E-9. My problem was that a year ago they lowered the baseline amounts and my region lowered the base to 7.5 kWh/day during summer and (I think) 9.1 kWh/day in winter...
  44. J

    Roadster 3.0

    Seems sad that the 1.5's can not get the battery upgrade. Kind of understandable, but they are the oldest and thus need this the most. I'm trying to remember. I thought I read somewhere that the 1.5 batteries have some kind of tap into the middle of the pack to get the standby 12v supply...
  45. J

    Where are they now? The first 100 Roadsters

    That looks like signature green, not racing green. > $100K seems excessive even with low mileage.
  46. J

    Will you buy the Roadster 3.0 battery upgrade?

    My Roadster is now 5 years old and the CAC has started falling faster than earlier in its life. I can probably last with my battery for a couple more years, hitting that 7 year point. But I'm already feeling the pinch on range and it just seems like the pack runs hotter. When I'm low on...
  47. J

    OVMS Installation

    openvehicles.com website dead? I've tried to get to it from multiple computers to no avail.
  48. J

    Trunk release issues

    I had problems with the trunk release around my last yearly service so they looked at it. The replaced an actuator. That helped, but I had problems about a month later. I think the struts are just old now. That problem was in deep winter and if I was gently lifting up the trunk when I tried...
  49. J

    Charge Stopping Early in High Temperatures

    My observations are that charging does involve battery temperature in complex ways. I think different levels of charge involve the cooling system in different ways with the different charging modes. Range charging wants the battery cooler than standard. 85 deg seems to be an important target...