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  1. taminatorv

    USB thumb drives no longer recognized

    I just got the update and immediately noticed no USB option for music. The USB player was pretty stable for a while, so of course they had to do something about it.
  2. taminatorv

    Wiki Consolidated eMMC Thread (MCU repair) (Black Center Screen)

    Nope, no HVAC controls without the MCU. Even the windows didn't work without the MCU and AC charging is limited to 488W (2A, 244V). I put a battery tender on the posts behind the cone, plugged the MCU back in without the screen, and parked it for a week. Periodically, I would check to see...
  3. taminatorv

    Wiki Consolidated eMMC Thread (MCU repair) (Black Center Screen)

    I didn't drive it for the week. Not much worked with the MCU in without the Tegra card, so it would have been tough. Nothing like a week in an old minivan to make you appreciate a Tesla.
  4. taminatorv

    Wiki Consolidated eMMC Thread (MCU repair) (Black Center Screen)

    I got my eMMC replacement back from TonyT last Saturday. It booted up normally with all of my settings and with connectivity back to Tesla intact, but is quite a bit faster than before. Now, the web browser works again and the fireplace/romance app displays a fire where it was just a black...
  5. taminatorv

    Is this the new charging rate?

    This is pretty much what I experienced during our 1100 mile road trip over the holidays. On one stop, I pulled into the Supercharger at 19% SoC and saw a very brief spike to 97kW that a second later dropped to 80kW, then tapered down like yours. The last road trip we did was about 2600 miles...
  6. taminatorv

    Conti Purecontact LS

    I have about 1k miles on a new set of Purecontact LS. They perform very similarly to Michelin MXM4 as far as ride, noise, and responsiveness, though they have a bit less grip. Compared to Goodyear Eagle Touring, Purecontact LS are superior in every way and hopefully last longer than the 22k...
  7. taminatorv

    22” Vossen on Model S

    I had a similar set on my S85 until my kids complained about the ride.
  8. taminatorv

    TPMS reset on V10

    I swapped wheels over the weekend and have the TPMS fault alert on all the time since. Tesla service at first wanted $97.50 to reset it, since that's their minimum service fee for the service center or a mobile tech. After I complained that it was their fault, they dropped it down to $53...
  9. taminatorv

    TPMS reset on V10

    I've been having the TPMS detection error since they took away the reset button and allowed us to select the wheels. My car has settled into a predictable pattern. As I get close to work, the error comes up and stays on until I park. On the next drive, the error clears and I don't see it...
  10. taminatorv

    Software Version 9/10 for Non-AP/Classic Cars

    The first drive after the 2019.32.2.1 update, I get an alert that it no longer can communicate to the TPMS sensors. Going through the menu, it appears that they have removed the TPMS reset, replacing it with a wheel selection option. Uggggh!
  11. taminatorv

    Software Version 9/10 for Non-AP/Classic Cars

    I've had V9 for four days now. Before V9, I typically had music on top and navigation on the bottom. Being forced into having navigation on top and music on the bottom isn't a big deal to me. What does annoy me are apps that used to take one touch now takes two touches with more focus and...
  12. taminatorv

    Is 3G coverage getting worse?

    For me, the streaming music cuts out even when I have a full strength 3G signal. It seems like music is a pretty low priority to Tesla these days.
  13. taminatorv

    Help identify this sound!

    Sometimes, I get the same sound on my S85. It usually when I enter the car and after a drive for a little bit. I seem to hear it on colder days. To me, it sounds a floppy drive at it's loudest, a hard drive when it's quieter, or a little bit like a refrigerator defrosting. If it were a fan...
  14. taminatorv

    How reliable is your Model S?

    I bought a CPO car over two years ago with 31k miles on it. It has over 64k miles on it now and has never let me down. As for repairs, I've had a brake booster replaced for noise, two drive units for noise, a window regulator for failure, a Takata airbag replace for a recall, and a couple of...
  15. taminatorv

    Tire Shops - Do they know how to lift a Tesla?

    I have a second set of wheels because I don't trust these tire shops. Once these tires wear out, I'll take the set of wheels I feel like running to the tire shop. I save a little with the wheels off the car and know that I properly jacked the car and torqued the lug nuts.
  16. taminatorv

    Tesla gave me a loaner P85D, now I hate my 75D

    I have a 91 Mazda Miata for this purpose. After driving 116hp, my S85 feels like a rocket again.
  17. taminatorv

    S85 Battery Degradation

    If it's just the range estimate from the narrow cycles, I should just put it back to the battery percentage display and forget about it.
  18. taminatorv

    S85 Battery Degradation

    I've got a September build 2013 S85 with 63k miles on it. Over the last year, rated range has dropped from 208 miles at 80% to 193 miles. I charge to 80% every day except for four road trips a year where I charge to 90-100%. I tried a 100% charge yesterday and only got 241 miles, down from...
  19. taminatorv

    19" Slipstream with less than 100 miles tires TPMS included

    I would buy these from you if you were a little closer. Wanna meet in the middle at say, Kettleman City? :-)
  20. taminatorv

    WTB: 19" Slipstream Wheels with Tires (Bay Area)

    I'm looking for 19" Slipstream wheels in silver with good tires with center caps. Continental TPMS sensors are preferred as I would like to upgrade my car to the newer system. My current tires are getting close to the wear bars, so I am motivated to buy.
  21. taminatorv

    22" Vossen VFS 2 in Graphite with Pirelli tires - For Sale (Fremont)

    It's killing me because I really like them. My kids gotta come first. Thanks again for the packaging and shipping. Someone else around here will appreciate them.
  22. taminatorv

    22" Vossen VFS 2 in Graphite with Pirelli tires - For Sale (Fremont)

    I weighed the front wheel/tire at 61.5 lbs on my bathroom scale and 63.6lbs for the rear.
  23. taminatorv

    model s 60 KW 2013 for part out

    Only 3 TPMS gen 1 sensors? What happened to the fourth one?
  24. taminatorv

    22" Vossen VFS 2 in Graphite with Pirelli tires - For Sale (Fremont)

    My kids are happy and I'm a bit depressed. I'll get over it. Still, it's a big difference....
  25. taminatorv

    22" Vossen VFS 2 in Graphite with Pirelli tires - For Sale (Fremont)

    I put the 19"s back on and am slightly depressed when I look at my car. It's back to looking like the California Camry :-)
  26. taminatorv

    22" Vossen VFS 2 in Graphite with Pirelli tires - For Sale (Fremont)

    Yes, they're still available. I'm not in a rush to sell them and therefore not motivated to ship.
  27. taminatorv

    22" Vossen VFS 2 in Graphite with Pirelli tires - For Sale (Fremont)

    I've got a set of classic 19s, but would like a set of Slipstreams too. I really like these Vossen wheel/tire combo. Having both sets is almost like having a cushy luxury car and a sports sedan in one. If it weren't for my kid's comfort, I would keep them. The price reflects the great deal I...
  28. taminatorv

    22" Vossen VFS 2 in Graphite with Pirelli tires - For Sale (Fremont)

    For sale are a set of Vossen VFS 2 wheels in graphite with Pirelli P Zero Nero tires. The front tires are like new and the rears have about 70% tread on them. There are light scratches in a couple of places, with one wheel having a little curb rash. Otherwise, they're a solid set. I got them...
  29. taminatorv

    California FasTrak Positioning Requirements

    My wife and I had to get FasTrak Flex to drive on the new express lane on 680 while carpooling or when driving our 2013 Model S. We've got the newer candy bar sized version. I mounted it just below the rear view mirror and haven't had any violations or transactions in two months, so I think...
  30. taminatorv

    Drive Unit Replacement

    The DU replacement in January has a different part number than the one from this month, both revision Q. I wonder what the difference is. January: ASY,P-TRAIN,RMN,MDLS,BASE,CMC,HS,FA2+ (1025276-00-Q) September: ASY,P-TRAIN,MECH,COMPLETE,RC (1002633-00-Q)
  31. taminatorv

    Thanksgiving traffic SF to Santa Barbara or LA

    I've been down 101 a bunch of times, but rarely during a big holiday like Thanksgiving. From my experience, Atascadero is typically pretty full, Buelton is usually empty, and Oxnard is pretty full being in a shopping mall. It should help when they open a Supercharger in SLO and Santa Barbara...
  32. taminatorv

    Drive Unit Replacement

    I just had a DU replaced because of the droning sound at highways speeds, typically over 62mph. It also got louder the faster you go. Last January, I had a DU replaced for the milling noise and noticed a slight droning sound at freeway speeds with the replacement. About 7k miles later, it got...
  33. taminatorv

    20" Model X Slipstream Wheels on Model S

    These look great! I was thinking of this, but wanted someone else to try it first. I would prefer a square setup, so I would have to look for four Model X front wheels.
  34. taminatorv

    2013 S85 vs 2016 S60D

    Thanks for the comparison. I've had a S70D loaner before and also thought my S85 pulled much harder after about 20mph. A bit more front end feel and a lighter, quicker response had me appreciating the RWD layout. I didn't think my classic S85 was any noisier than the S70D on the highway...
  35. taminatorv

    Buying CPO - how much does it matter where the car has been driven? Mild climate vs cold.

    There are so many Teslas in California that I wouldn't bother buying a CPO car from anywhere else. The few parts that could corrode will corrode much faster if it is subjected to salt. I bought a CPO car from Buena Park and drove it back up to Fremont. The only problem I've had in 8k miles is...
  36. taminatorv

    Autopilot upgrade, touchscreen random reset?

    I called in as well. Tesla said the problem was resolved around 9:30am. When I switched over to listen to music on USB, it stopped rebooting, so the problem might have been streaming related.
  37. taminatorv

    P75D Model S???

    That's funny. If I had 60, I would make it a P60D just for laughs.
  38. taminatorv

    Tire rotation - $200?

    I just rotated the tires myself last Saturday, using two jacks with some hockey pucks as suggested by a few forum members. It seemed pretty stable and the hockey pucks fit the jack points just right. A new torque wrench was the only thing I had to buy so I could torque to 129ft/lbs. The...
  39. taminatorv

    What was your CPO's condition at pickup?

    When I took delivery, mine was pretty much flawless with almost 32k miles on it. The interior looked brand new, not even a single wrinkle in the leather. I couldn't even find a single rock chip anywhere on the car and I looked hard. They even gave me a parcel shelf at no cost. I took...
  40. taminatorv

    Best mattresses for Model S

    What a fun thread! I'll add my two cents to this. I bought a bunk bed and foam mattress from Ikea for my daughter a couple of years ago. Since the top bunk is rarely slept on, we bought the cheapie foam mattress for it. It's a fairly comfortable twin that fits the dimensions for the Model S...
  41. taminatorv

    Difference between Multi-Pattern & Next Generation Seats?

    I love the Model X seats! If there was an option to get those seats in my S85, I would. And they're ventilated too, something I really miss from my old Lexus.
  42. taminatorv

    Difference between Multi-Pattern & Next Generation Seats?

    My 2013 S85 has the original seats, which are the leather version of the current textile seats. I also had a 70D loaner for the last four days with Next Gen seats in tan leather. Both are comfortable, but I find the Next Gen seats a bit too binding for me. They're great for cornering, but...
  43. taminatorv

    Be honest: is SCing on a long trip annoying?

    I think it depends on if you're in a rush to get to your destination. The last somewhat lengthy trip for me was 410 miles. With a strong head wind, I stopped at three Superchargers just to be safe. I had lunch at the first stop which took longer than charging, and the other two were for...