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  1. jdw

    12V Battery VS Onboard Charger

    Sorry - gone for a few days ... I believe, but can't find confirmation, that the DC-DC converter on a 2019 S is a separate unit, unlike 2021+ cars, where it is combined in the charger. I can say that people who replaced the separate DC-DC converter, rather than repairing it paid around $2200 for...
  2. jdw

    12V Battery VS Onboard Charger

    On a 2019, the charger and the DC/DC converter are separate items. From 2021 all cars use a PCS (Power Control System) which contains the charger and the DC/DC converter. As far as I know, if the charger had a problem, you'd have charging problems or at least limitations. If the separate DC/DC...
  3. jdw

    Snow, Ice, and regenerative braking

    Fully agree, it is hard not to panic when you are sliding down a hill. Being aware helps a little, experience helps a lot.
  4. jdw

    Snow, Ice, and regenerative braking

    1) You certainly do have to concentrate more, but if you're used to one pedal driving and you're easing off the go pedal and you break traction. ease back on to the go pedal. Another reason why you drive slowly, apply controls in slow motion and leave a lot of distance if you're following...
  5. jdw

    Defrost / Defog: Just want fan

    You can get fan only by turning off auto, setting the temperaure to a low setting and turning off AC.
  6. jdw

    Refresh Model S. Would you purchase again?

    After market front bumper cameras are available ... would be better if built in, but ... https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/front-parking-camera-my-150-15-min-installed-solution.280389/
  7. jdw

    2023 Holiday Update Imminent

    Not sure if it is the same issue, but 2023.44.30.5.1 disappeared FSD from the Auto Pilot menu - only TACC & auto steer was showing, not even navigate on Auto Pilot was available. The fix was to go to the search menu and enter "full". When the FSD tab pops up, select Full Self Driving and, with...
  8. jdw

    2023.44.30.2 and APS_W160

    Not sure if it is the same issue, but 2023.44.30.5.1 disappeared FSD from the Auto Pilot menu - only auto steer was available. The fix was to go to the search menu and enter "full". When the FSD tab pops up, select Full Self Driving and, with that screen still up, do a scroll wheel reboot.
  9. jdw

    No back up camera.

    2023.44.30.5.1 disabled FSD for me, actually disappeared it from the Auto Pilot menu. To get it back, go to search and enter 'full". When the button to enable FSD appears, select FSD and then, without leaving that screen, do a scroll wheel reboot.
  10. jdw

    >$200 to pair a fob??

    If your 2021 is a Refresh or Plaid model, the key fobs from a 2015 car will not work as they are now Bluetooth. The 2021/22/23 Refresh and Plaid can add key fobs in the same way as the 3 & Y, as they also have key cards: If your 2021 is not a Refresh or Plaid, I believe you have to have them...
  11. jdw

    Replacing cabin air filter and cleaning evaporator fins in 2021-2022 MS

    What model is your sock - a standard item or custom? ...
  12. jdw

    Help! Windshield wiper problems

    There is some kind of very persistent film or goop on Tesla windshields but it can be polished off. I used a glass polish (Ceriglass) and a hand polishing pad designed for glass. After that, I throughly cleaned the window using Carpro Clarify and polished with newspaper (no lint or fuzz)...
  13. jdw

    Complete stop on MX 90D 2016

    The hold feature was introduced on the Raven S/X and Model 3 in April of 2019. Prior vehicles had only induction motors and this feature required you to have at least one permanent magnet motor, so software isn't going to fix it.
  14. jdw

    Market value for Plaid

    Agree - I've been driving an S for 10 years and the "cost per year" to do so has remained fairly constant so far. Every 4 years I spend about $40K to move to the current model and nothing has really changed with the new pricing. High new car price= high trade in value; low new car price = low...
  15. jdw

    Model S Plaid huge depreciation

    Sell it and buy a new one for $86,000 ...
  16. jdw

    iOS app making charge level recommendations now (4.23.2)

    Seems the 3/Y is recommended to 80% and the S/X is recommended to 90% for daily driving. Possibly different BMS and batteries behind this?
  17. jdw

    PPF expectation

    PPF Guys on TMC - you can get a good idea of the process for a seamless one piece front and back wrap entails (this was my car, but plenty of others available), https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/posts/6839411/
  18. jdw

    PPF expectation

    Yes, two pieces. The last job I had done, the seam was hidden on the inside rather than on the top of the mirror, Looks a lot better that way. Pic of the blue mirror with the seam about an inch down on the inside. Pic of the white mirror showing the seam on top and finally, pic of what a seam...
  19. jdw

    PPF expectation

    It is possible to wrap without any seams, except the mirrors, but depends on the skill of the installer and the price for the job. A one piece front and requires a full sheet and you can't get it with the template cutouts. Long term happiness depends on the color of the car - darker colors don't...
  20. jdw

    Vendor 【V2 Mud Flaps For Refreshed Model S Arrived】If you purchased V1 and would like a V2 rear mud flaps replacement, PM us!

    Just received the replacement rear mud flaps - thank you, they fit much better!
  21. jdw

    Vancouver Canada: Four 19 Inch OEM Model S (2012-2019) Wheels with Michelin X-Ice + TPMS

    $500 for all four, local pickup only. 6-7mm tread depth, probably good for another season. Wheels are in good shape, with TPMS.
  22. jdw

    2019 to Refresh: More of the Same?

    I went from a 2019 Performance S to a June 2022 LR ... assuming the cost of doing so is not an issue, I think you would find almost everything has been improved. Body styling, wheels/tires, suspension, headlights, heat pump, quietness of ride, speed of infotainment, quality of interior, sound...
  23. jdw

    Winter wheel and tire package delay

    Happy to say, I'm getting the tires tomorrow, December 16 ... better late than never!
  24. jdw

    Winter wheel and tire package delay

    Ordered (and paid!) on September 15, original install date October 31, second install date December 9, now moved to December 20. I'm not optimistic ... but at least now that I can't drive my car it's clean and salt free.
  25. jdw

    The Safety Score system needs some serious work

    I think the point of the safety score was to see if you can avoid putting yourself in dangerous situations, not unlike defensive driving. It doesn't penalise you for acceleration or speed, but will ding you if you have to hit the brakes or make a sharp high speed turn as a result or if you...
  26. jdw

    unable to download tidal for offline playback

    Works for me, but there is a delay in downloading the queue ... it's not immediate.
  27. jdw

    unable to download tidal for offline playback

    Tidal will only download when you are on WiFi, but will show what you've selected as queued for download.
  28. jdw

    Can someone explain the nuances of how my safety score is affected?

    This shows how Tesla calculates the mileage weighted daily scores and also how important it is to "fix" your scores each day as best you can. In the case of the FCW's, they can drop your score well below 90 for a low mileage day. You can fix hard braking, unsafe following and aggressive...
  29. jdw

    Can someone explain the nuances of how my safety score is affected?

    A & B would score the same. With FCW's it is the rate per 1000 miles that is calculated - you can't fully "fix" a FCW the way you can with hard braking or close following. Getting a FCW on a short drive is a big hit, but you can make it less of a hit by driving more miles within the same day...
  30. jdw

    Charging / battery degradation question

    A cycle is a full discharge and charge (100% to 0%) or 80% to 60% and back five times - not the number of times you plug in to charge. Also, the battery management system on 3's and Y's takes a while (3 hours or more) to measure battery voltage and requires capturing the battery at different...
  31. jdw

    2022 Model S loss of driving controls

    I've seen that happen at low speeds if you step on both the accelerator and the brakes at the same time. (I used to do that to dry the rotors a bit before parking or clean off corrosion). You also do get a warning about both pedals being pressed.
  32. jdw

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    Picking up a Blue/Cream LR tomorrow and happy about that. Normally would have been a Plaid guy but living in the Peoples Republic of British Columbia (Canada), every level of government has taken aim at the Plaids. There is a 20% Provincial tax, a 5% Federal Tax and a 20% luxury tax and on top...
  33. jdw

    What amperage do I set for dryer plug?

    Charging at higher amperages is more efficient than charging at lower amperages as there is overhead in charging. 220/240V is also more efficient than 110 for the same reason. I would charge at the highest rate supported by the wiring and breaker- if you're seeing excess heat that concerns you...
  34. jdw

    Canada - FSD rollout

    If you don’t have a destination in nav, it will drive straight. However, you can change lanes and turn using the turn signals. Works fine. You can also ”direct” FSD with the turn signals … if it is driving in the right lane, signaling left will change to the left lane. If you enter a turning...
  35. jdw

    Canada - FSD rollout

    There is no way to check anything, it uploads whatever Tesla finds interesting. From the timing, I'd guess it uploads interventions and unusual situations.
  36. jdw

    Canada - FSD rollout

    They probably do, but I really have no idea as you can't see what they upload, plus, I don't have a cabin camera in my car. You do have to give Tesla permission to upload clips before they will enable FSD Beta.
  37. jdw

    Canada - FSD rollout

    I received the FSD Beta today and can tell you that it uploaded 8 clips to Tesla averaging 1.8GB each during the month of running the safety score. I noticed that they tended to upload on days when I went to an area that was off my regular routes. During the month I got dinged once for close...
  38. jdw

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    FSD Beta just launched in Canada! (2022.4.5.4). Now in international release ... :)
  39. jdw

    FSD discussion

    FSD Beta just launched in Canada! (2022.4.5.4). Downloaded and button pressed ...
  40. jdw

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Off the top of my head … 1-Tesla is back ordered for months and is not having trouble finding buyers 2-Shortage of battery manufacturing is the biggest problem for everyone 3-Encouraging continued production of hybrids is not a good thing for TSLA or the environment 4-The Government should not...
  41. jdw

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    It was probably inevitable the grasshoppers would come for the ants. This would have no small impact on capital markets … I can see changing some rules going forward, but to retroactively change the rules smacks of confiscation.
  42. jdw

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Off the top of my head … 1- Possible Dow inclusion 2-Unwinding naked shorts 3-Options pricing
  43. jdw

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    AppleTown would be more likely with Foxcon involved ...
  44. jdw

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    He probably has a lot of calls he needs help with …
  45. jdw

    Tesla Shop - Unresponsive to emails at their email address

    I used [email protected] - found any other email went unanswered. They responded the next morning via this address.
  46. jdw

    Charging two EVs?

    Assuming you have a 14-50 outlet installed you could have a look at the Neocharge smart splitters. Home EV Charging Installation Made Easy | NeoCharge
  47. jdw

    P100D showing up in my app for a 2020 MX Performance

    Same here only with a Model S Performance showing as a P100D. It happened in the last few weeks and seems to have affected TeslaFi as well - I can select a "Performance S" but my car is identifying as a P100D to TeslaFi.
  48. jdw

    Storing car in cold winter months

    Tesla advises against leaving the car for more than 24 hours at -25C or colder, so it might not be the best idea with Alberta winters being what they are. That said, lots of people park outside in the winter, but it may be different if the car is being driven daily, not just parked. Is there no...