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  1. Patrick W

    MyQ opens my closed garage door when pulling away

    Do you have either of these boxes checked in the Homelink settings? I unchecked both because my S would sometimes open or close the garage door when I did not want it to.
  2. Patrick W

    2020 model s lock sound

    My December 2019 is the same. I think it has to be newer to have that feature (but I'd like to be proven wrong). BTW, it helps to include the month and year of manufacture when posting about your car. Tesla does not do model years like other cars so features on a Tesla made in, say, July may...
  3. Patrick W

    How do you find out about upcoming SpaceX launches?

    Information on upcoming launches out of Vandenberg: http://vandenbergmailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/launch-alert
  4. Patrick W

    Has anyone received holiday update on Model S Refresh?

    Try not to feel too bad. My December 2016 is still on 2022.8.10.15. (Yep, 2022!)
  5. Patrick W

    Vegan leather?

    Maybe because there are folks like me that, before reading your post, had never heard of "Pleather" but do know what is meant by vegan-leather. Seems like good marketing to me.
  6. Patrick W

    Utah Tesla Owners

    You might want to post to the local (Utah) Tesla Facebook page: Tesla Owners Utah | Facebook
  7. Patrick W

    Virgin Galactic

    I'm fortunate enough to be able to possibly afford it in another year or so. But one thing has me looking at Blue Origin is altitude. Looking at a release on the flight it reads "The flight takes customers past an altitude of 80 kilometers, or about 262,000 feet, which is what the U.S...
  8. Patrick W

    Tesla Delivery experience lacking in customer service

    I'm always saddened when I hear stories like this. When I got my first S back in 2015 is was a much different world. It was still illegal to sell Teslas here in Utah so not many were being sold (everything other than delivery had to be done with folks in California). So when mine arrived...
  9. Patrick W

    Does the vertical screen Model S have carwash mode?

    I've not found it on either of my Ss (December 2016 and December 2019). I just fold the mirrors in and, turn the wipers off and put the car in neutral. I've not had a problem with the charge port opening.
  10. Patrick W

    2017 Model S P100D Still no update??? (2022.44.30)

    You are not alone. :) My December 2016 S has been on 2022.8.10.10 since January. Prepaid FSD. New cameras and hardware 3 computer recently installed. And my December 2019 that came with hardware 3 and prepaid FSD has been on 2022.45.15 for a month. The longest I've gone between updates is 103...
  11. Patrick W

    Free 3 Years of Supercharging for all refresh Model S and X owners

    Tesla increases Model S/X prices, but adds 3 years of free Supercharging https://electrek.co/2023/04/21/tesla-increases-model-s-x-prices-adds-3-years-free-supercharging/
  12. Patrick W

    FSD score being affected by Auto Pilots hard braking

    I agree. It's never going to improve if people don't use it. We are all beta testers, after all, so we are the ones who make it better.
  13. Patrick W

    Model S spontaneously catches fire on California Highway

    In case a "crazy uncle" (we all know they are out there :) ) tries pointing to the story as evidence of EV frequently burning show them this. Gas vs. Electric Car Fires [2023 Findings] | AutoinsuranceEZ.com
  14. Patrick W

    Fit 4 19s with tires in back?

    I've done it several times in my Ss. Yes, seats do need to be folded down. Just make sure you don't stop too quickly or they will join you in the front seat. :)
  15. Patrick W

    Car Wash Mode?

    What about Doors and Windows: Closed? :)
  16. Patrick W

    How to delete these icons

    Thanks but not wanting to resize, rather I want to get rid of them.
  17. Patrick W

    How to delete these icons

    Thanks. But as you can't they can't be deleted, just hidden and deletion is what I want.
  18. Patrick W

    How to delete these icons

    How to Delete? Every time I play a new song another icon appears at the bottom of the touchscreen. I now have MANY and would like to delete most of them. Anyone here know how to delete unwanted icons? Thanks!
  19. Patrick W

    2016 Model S purchased with FSD get free camera upgrades?

    How did you receive the invitation? Email? App? Thanks :)
  20. Patrick W

    Model S Battery replacement costing a fortune...Any reliable 3rd party shops near phoenix, AZ who can do it for cheaper price?

    No personal experience but I watch their videos. They seem pretty tight with Tesla and appear legitimate. Gruber Motors 21 W Lone Cactus Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027 grubermotors.com 623.433.8500 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRHl8tpECei0UkoZfLE2hw/videos
  21. Patrick W

    Latest FSD special passing lane

    Same here in Utah. Almost always in the same places. So now when it starts to change lanes I override it and press the "report" button.
  22. Patrick W

    Tesla no longer uncorking vehicles?

    Pardon my not knowing but I bought my 2016 S in December 2016 and don't think I've heard of "uncorking". What is that?
  23. Patrick W

    2nd extra Tesla as a back up for 1 driver?

    Reminds me of the question I (a skydiver since the 60s) get when asked what happens if the parachute malfunctions. Answer: You use the reserve parachute all skydivers carry. Then they ask, and what happens if that one fails? :) Fortunately, in the case of Tesla the chances of both vehicle...
  24. Patrick W

    2nd extra Tesla as a back up for 1 driver?

    I have 2 Ss but only because the trade in offer for the old one was not enough so kept it thinking I'd sell it privately. But now attached to it and, honestly, given what I've heard about repairs taking so long have decided to keep the older one "just in case".
  25. Patrick W

    Upgrading the battery on a 2014 model S 60?

    Some cars badged "60" were actually 75 that were software locked so only 60 of the battery could be accessed. For a while one could have the extra 15 unlocked but I heard (second hand) recently that they are not doing that anymore. But might not hurt to check.
  26. Patrick W

    App notifications stopped

    Thanks for the reminder. I've not been receiving notifications when an update is available for a few updates. Your post reminded me to check and, sure enough, update is available. Updating now. Following up. While I did not receive the "Update Available" notice I just received the "Software...
  27. Patrick W

    Units of Distance added during last charge

    Maybe Tesla is trying to subtly drag us into the modern measuring system? :)
  28. Patrick W

    Why so few SW updates for my 2016 Model S

    For those who might be interested or would like to compare to their situation, here are dates of all updates my December 2016 S has received since new. Updates are definitely arriving less frequently with the longest time between updates being 93 days which is how long I wanted for the most...
  29. Patrick W

    Where can I buy the OEM Tesla center wheel caps in silver?

    Discount Tire replaced one of mine. I can't tell if it is OEM but to my untrained eye it looks as good as the others.
  30. Patrick W

    what does your customized License plate (tags) say?

    A page on the subject the Utah group put together. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.885138568844437&type=3
  31. Patrick W

    Is the Web browser supposed to suck?

    The browser on my December 2016 S is pretty much worthless. I had thought the recall might have improved things but I got that a few weeks ago and it did not help. Tesla does offer an update that several reports show does improve things but given that I don't use the browser that often I'm...
  32. Patrick W

    4G LTE upgrade appointments hard to get!

    Ah, that's right. I forgot about AT&T doing that.
  33. Patrick W

    4G LTE upgrade appointments hard to get!

    For what it's worth I had the upgrade done to my first S and didn't really see much if any improvement.
  34. Patrick W

    My S May Have Just Saved a Life

    I thought about that but as bad luck would have it it happened right at the end of one segment of the video and picked up at the start of the next so there's gap at the time of "closest approach"
  35. Patrick W

    My S May Have Just Saved a Life

    I just had a very scary situation. Driving north on highway 36 out of Tooele, Utah earlier this morning all seemed fine for a 1:00 am drive. But suddenly the car (which I had operating on Autopilot) gave me a Take Over Immediately message accompanied by a loud chime while braking itself hard...
  36. Patrick W

    Upgrading the battery on a 2014 model S 60?

    You might want to check with a service center to see if yours is one of the 60s that actually has a 75 battery in it. My 2016 S60 is like that. It's a 75 that is software locked to 60. For a fee Tesla will unlock the extra 15 though I've never done that.
  37. Patrick W

    Anyone know of a repair shop for my S in Salt lake ?

    You might want to check with the Tesla Owners Utah Facebook page: Facebook Groups
  38. Patrick W

    Only receiving 2020 updates in the UK?

    You are not alone. And not just in the UK. I'm in the US and my December 2016 S is still on 2020.48.37.6. I've checked with the local service center and rang Tesla Help Desk. Both said I have the most recent update. Check here and you'll see a few of us on 2020. TeslaFi.com Firmware Tracker
  39. Patrick W

    Car Not Sleeping. Ideas?

    Actually I gave it a day and a half. Still not sleeping. But also no battery drain that I can see. I will check with the service center about doing the reset. Thanks!
  40. Patrick W

    Battery Upgrade

    Well, nor sure what to say. The option is no longer on the Tesla app on my phone (it used to be) and when I rang Tesla they said the option had been discontinued. ???
  41. Patrick W

    Battery Upgrade

    My 2016 S 60 came with a 75kW battery that was software locked to 60. Tesla used to offer to remove the lock for a fee but that program was recently ended. Still you might want to see if your battery is actually a 75 and then see if some place like Gruber could unlock it.
  42. Patrick W

    Car Not Sleeping. Ideas?

    I wondered about that but using the app does not wake up the other car. When looking at that screen I can wake the cars up by touching the cars' images but I'm not doing that.
  43. Patrick W

    Car Not Sleeping. Ideas?

    It has those options. I've never had summon turned on. Did have Sentry Mode on but turned it off after your suggestion but still not sleeping.
  44. Patrick W

    Car Not Sleeping. Ideas?

    December 2016 S with full self driving computer always seems to be "Online". Unlike the newer S (December 2019) it shares the garage and wifi with which does sleep. I tried doing a scroll wheel reset and turned the car off and on. Thinking it might be the fob I wrapped both sets of fobs in...
  45. Patrick W

    Updated refresh owners manual just posted

    Can you post the URL where you found it?
  46. Patrick W

    Wall charger

    Unless you really need it skip the wall charger and just have a NEMA 14-50 outlet installed near where you park and charge with that. I've been doing that with my Ss since 2015.
  47. Patrick W

    Anyone missing a model S in Southern California?

    It's possible to remotely copy the FOB but more likely that the thief managed to steal the FOB.
  48. Patrick W

    MCU2. The darkness has lifted

    Same here. The rear camera on my 2016 S was much better at night than that on my 2019 S. Now with 2021.4.3 it's hard to tell the difference.
  49. Patrick W

    A yoke or a joke?

    I've been a pilot since the late 60s and every airplane save one that I've flown has used a yoke. I like yokes and don't really see a problem having them in what I drive on the ground. I like both of my current Ss so don't anticipate buying a yoke model anytime soon but do hope I get to test...