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  1. BigMskiman

    Falcon wing doors issues on hot days.

    I have it on driver side FWD. Warm and while direct sun hitting it, causes the failure to open fully. I just live with it.
  2. BigMskiman

    Battery Coolant Heater replacement

    BTW, I was at the new Dublin Supercharger yesterday, and this girl w/2017 MX had the same error messages as I filling her cluster (ICU). And we we helping the Tesla tow guy push the car back far enough to enable pull onto his bed. She was luckier, 12V was not dead and computer was on, and she...
  3. BigMskiman

    Battery Coolant Heater replacement

    Yes, they said do yo have AAA, I said yes, they said you have options, Tesla or AAA and cost will be better w/AAA. It was free but I tipped the guy. I did verify by phone that AAA was bringing the flat bed and knew the Tesla towing routine.
  4. BigMskiman

    Battery Coolant Heater replacement

    While supercharging, my car bricked, all black screens, had it towed by AAA a short distance to Dublin Service. 12V would not hold a charge, so the Heroic AAA guy keep it jumping while pulling car onto flat bed. (Tow mode cannot be activated while car is bricked.) Battery coolant heater...
  5. BigMskiman

    StowAway Max rear luggage carrier - my experience

    Thks for sharing that work-around, literally. My spare tire supercharging experience one place is attached, from CA to AZ recently. Other pics show how even a full rear spare can fit, but I don't do it that way, or with bike rack serially attached.
  6. BigMskiman

    2023.20.7 was just pushed to my M3 but I only have AP not FSD

    I was pushed the 2023.20.7 and not an FSD car. Stats app shows me in the FSD family, but I am not, but agree to share data no problem. My issue is small: The fob summons is broke. The smart summons works, the manual summons by phone works. But fob is what I use daily :rolleyes: Anybody...
  7. BigMskiman

    Did any Model X ever have AM radio?

    I had an April 2016 Titainum color MX with radio, then upgraded to current MX. When I upgraded it's MCU1 to MCU2.5, radio it was gone and I use Tune-in. No direct way for AM, I think the frequency band interfered with the car.
  8. BigMskiman

    Unable to format USB For Dashcam/Steam

    I avoided all hassles I'd been reading about, and someone suggested PURETESLA stick. It is plug & play.
  9. BigMskiman

    Model X: Average Wh/mile Tracker

    I had the opposite happen. I display the trip energy early, while I'm charging and it shows negative % at destination. I like to watch the whole curve move up as super-charging happens. When +20% at destination showed, I left the supercharger but did not refresh the trip, left it going. Then...
  10. BigMskiman

    Model S - Defective LEDs on Charger Ring

    My situation got worse. First, I'd been having flaky wand insert at both home & Supercharger while the LED's were broke. After the ranger put in new port assembly (2 pics below), he launched a software update and left. After software & rebooting, I could not charge and no LED's either. Wand...
  11. BigMskiman

    Model S - Defective LEDs on Charger Ring

    If only the LED's woulda been fine, but the un-latch that accepts the charging wand is unreliable. I have to fiddle with the button a bunch to finally hear the click before putting in. And the pins look awful and warn. Don't wanna take any chances, going on a trip soon.
  12. BigMskiman

    Model S - Defective LEDs on Charger Ring

    My light ring failed after 6yrs, mobile ranger will come, saving me lots of driving and a rental car, but estimate is $666.71 It's the devil amount :rolleyes:
  13. BigMskiman

    Both key fobs disabled

    Tech is soo cool. I was going to suggest the wheel size reset, change to different size from service screen, and it will reboot the car more than dual thumb wheel holding,
  14. BigMskiman

    Re-calibrate falcon doors

    I don't think this is recalibrate like the ranger would do, but try sitting in back seat, close the FWD, then push & hold the open (mine is a lever you pull). Then close while still in back. Mine will open very slow and more fully, so be outdoors.
  15. BigMskiman

    Model X Windshield - heating elements?

    I guess there's no front window defrost option in yer climate menu. So then its something else.
  16. BigMskiman

    Floor Jack Fits-In

    Has anybody tried the linked unit (12V Jack) on a Model X? I lifted my rear wheel with floor jack, and it was smooth & stable. I'd be concerned with trusting scissor or the small 12V unit.
  17. BigMskiman

    Anti-Tesla/EV road rage experiences?

    Recently on 128 toward Mendocino, cars mostly pull over to let folks pass, and this was happening fine for me. Until a muscle truck decided to closely tail-gate me until car in front of me found a suitable place to pull out. At each of these occasions I left the muscle truck in the dust, until...
  18. BigMskiman

    MX Holiday easter egg not starting

    I can confirm the trick of @mbp11 works most of the time. It is a life saver when you really want "show-time".
  19. BigMskiman

    Floor Jack Fits-In

    When I upgraded to Sonic Carbon rims, sold 3 of the 4 stock slipstream rims and made the extra a spare. Got the Schwaben Floor Jack (it's awesome & safe) and found it fits in the 2nd row for long trips. Two boards made for a ramp and Jack post helps push/pull it in/out. What other car has...
  20. BigMskiman

    Does a Refreshed Model X Dance?

    Let me know if you get that hot rod, and the show stops early in the show. My buddy found a fix (workaround) that we both use to always impress!
  21. BigMskiman

    bike hitch advice please for X

    I went with this bad boy, not outta the box yet. https://www.thule.com/en-us/bike-rack/hitch-bike-racks/thule-t2-pro-xtr-2---2-_-9034XTR
  22. BigMskiman

    2017 model X HW3 and MCU2 upgrade

    I did not notice smoother lane change (it was already fine) or improved cruise control (TACC). But agree fully with @Emanmdphd on the rest of the MCU2 functionality & bonus
  23. BigMskiman

    Best wireless game controller for Tesla games

    Me too. And into the tiny 4 port hub is my PureTesla USB dashcam drive
  24. BigMskiman

    MCU Failure Poll

    Do your blinkers work? In my case, once it they knew blinkers were not functional, car was not safe to drive, so that accelerated things.
  25. BigMskiman

    MCU Failure Poll

    Visualizations on Instrument cluster, dash-cam, browser works (not great though), games, viewing maps in satellite mode much more responsive. I'm sure there are more reasons.
  26. BigMskiman

    MCU Failure Poll

    I was outta warranty. But MCU2 is rocking it, just do it.
  27. BigMskiman

    Tesla ContiSilent tire quote

    Sorry that happened. I'm on OEM Conti-silent 80k miles (two MX cars) and only had a nail or screws or a rock loss of pressure. Fixed by local shops. You are un-lucky, bot don't blame the OEM pal.
  28. BigMskiman

    Full self driving versus enhanced autopilot

    Thanks George, I mean Art. I'm the EAP path and watching when/if to go FSD. To infinity and beyond!
  29. BigMskiman

    Best Bike Rack for Model X

    Clean looking setup & secure, thks for those pics. I need to get a hitch installed next and follow you.
  30. BigMskiman

    Long Range Plus or Performance X

    I agree with the "not enough to skip a supercharger" statement, and travel to Phoenix & Mendocino from SF. Had a 90D and now the P100DL, worlds of difference, I understand more than the difference OP is asking. But still, I vote "Go P"
  31. BigMskiman

    Got the X detailed before the fall hits.

    I'm wanting that chrome-delete like you have, it looks full, pls tell us what method(s) you had done. Sweet ride:)
  32. BigMskiman

    Lost “low Regen” and “range” modes

    Oh I see. The site is not a fully mobile friendly setup, thks! Enjoy yer 2020 MX, lucky you:D
  33. BigMskiman

    Lost “low Regen” and “range” modes

    Read my signature Del. 12/31/16 VIN 28xxx It's an old buggy. But still rocks it.
  34. BigMskiman

    Lost “low Regen” and “range” modes

    I still have "Low & Standard Regen" as well as "Range Mode". Wife uses low regen. old |v2020.36.3.1|AP2.5,MCU2,PUP| new |v2020.36.11|AP2.5,MCU2,PUP|
  35. BigMskiman

    Self Built Spare Tire Compartment

    Picture shows it fitting. And adapter needed for rear. Thanks to those who posted on this thread, I've not had a total tire failure yet in 5 yrs, but close to it, and will implement this measure in my 5 seater. Booya!
  36. BigMskiman

    Personal experiences/stories with aggressive drivers in this season

    My issue with these guys are non-highway, like tailgating on a two lane road, or racing up to a stoplight next to me and making engine noise. I'm confident I can be outta their space or thru the intersection every time they ask for it. Normal drivers I'm fine with, and I accelerate gently.
  37. BigMskiman

    Which is the best App to use for remotely accessing the Tesla?

    Good tip, I Installed Watch for Tesla. Nice to have SOC as a complication......
  38. BigMskiman

    Tesla ContiSilent tire quote

  39. BigMskiman

    MCU1 crashes - bad MX day

    No, at 60k miles
  40. BigMskiman

    Looking for model Y

    Demo that car, then take-off :confused:
  41. BigMskiman

    MCU1 crashes - bad MX day

    When my MCU1 black screened, it could still charge, but blinkers non-functional. This made the car un-safe, so I got put to the front of the line for infotainment MCU2, and got it. Just do this if you wanna put your problems behind you.
  42. BigMskiman

    Curb rash. Ouch.

    Agree with all 20" fans, I am one for same reasons. But it still happens if you mess up......not as bad though.
  43. BigMskiman

    Curb rash. Ouch.

    That's magic, way to go:D
  44. BigMskiman

    MCU Failure Poll

    I had navigation, location and mobile app connection (smart summons) issues prior to my black screen death.
  45. BigMskiman

    Date my Model 3 was built?

    Pick the 15th, you can't be more than 2 weeks off :rolleyes:
  46. BigMskiman

    Oregon Wildfires and Biohazard Defense Mode

    Best car on the planet. Thanks for posting the heroic work with MX helping you out. Stay safe!
  47. BigMskiman

    12/2016 MCU1/AP2 MX can't see latest update.

    Yes, now I'm watching them fly by on the right of IC, then the normal speed sign either updates or not. So if I'm in AP @+5mph for example, then my car speed will be adjusting better. Cheers
  48. BigMskiman

    12/2016 MCU1/AP2 MX can't see latest update.

    Yer right. It shows in my release notes but I have no FSD. Today, (Saturday), I (on a 35mph road) went thru a school section and my car IC did not display/capture the school-time 25mph shown on sign. Everywhere today, my IC displayed what were on the signs rather than what was prior (GPS...
  49. BigMskiman

    MCU1 crashes - bad MX day

    Same here, and it's been a great investment.