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I moved to a new address so I updated my address on mt account at Tesla.com (a couple years ago). However, every time Tesla service tries to reschedule a mobile appointment, they keep using my old address (happened 3-4 times). Each time it happens, I ask if they can update the address, but it...

Another quick sanity check is to verify your brake rotors are cold, then go on a 10 minute drive and avoid using the friction brakes. Then stop and check the rotor temperatures on all four wheels. If the rotor on one wheel is warmer than the others, there may be poorly adjusted calipers causing...

The built-in Nav does consider elevation changes. Honestly, I've found that the built-in Nav works just fine. I've done about 3000 miles of road tripping on a 2016 Model S and a 2018 Model 3, through Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, Arizona, Kansas, and Missouri. The only time the built-in...

I have 90D built in June 2016 that is throwing similar errors. I found this thread by searching for CHG_f018. Car ramps up to 24 amps, pauses for a second, then creeps up to 29, then throws an error and drops back down to 24. Car still charges, just slower. This started happening for no apparent...

You are correct, the benefits of the wall charger are pretty minor. I actually have two of them, so I can speak from experience: -Cleaner looking install (especially with the short cable version) -Lets you keep the mobile charger in your car at all times (you don't have to remember to pack it...

I read the paper/article. The hypothesis assumes that when the braking system requests an increase in torque from the motor, the motor controller will allow that torque request to produce positive torque instead of just disabling/reducing regen. The summing logic that combines the torque request...

I don't think anyone has mentioned the idea of connecting directly to the car's 12v lead acid battery. It wouldn't charge the traction battery, but it would offset the sentry mode / vampire drain. Basically just a solar powered battery tender. If you google "200 watt solar panel charge 12v...

Model 3 engages the parking brake when you go into Park. You can hear it engaging. That's all park really is (there is no transmission interlock like on an ICE). If you press and hold the park button again, you can hear the parking brake tighten down even further. I'm not sure why it has that...

There are standalone SiriusXM receivers. I don't know of any that have bluetooth built-in (to feed audio to the Tesla), but there are products to connect to the line output of the XM receiver and transmit the audio over bluetooth. Another option is to use your smartphone and run the SiriusXM...

Maybe there is something wrong with one of your brakes. I've heard of one Model 3 owner who had wildly high consumption (400wh/mi) that varied a lot. Turned out that one of the brakes was rubbing and dragging. It was identified by driving the car for a bit and using a thermal camera to look at...

There is somewhat of a workaround if you want TACC to engage at your "current speed" instead of the "speed limit" on the car's screen. Go into the autopilot settings and adjust the speed warning feature to "Relative" and set it to -20MPH. Then disable the chime feature. Now, when you engage...

I've driven with all-season and snow tires in snow (Colorado). All season tires are generally "ok" in snow if you are careful. However, one day I almost slid into a curb with my AWD Model S while making a left turn in snow (and going pretty slow). I had to abort the turn and drive on the wrong...

I found this thread after the Tesla phone number recordings told me to use the online chat and I couldn't find any button to start a chat. It turns out that chat still exists, but it's hard to find. Here is what you have to do: Go to Customer and Product Support | Tesla Support Scroll to the...

It has about 36,000 miles, and I think it has had this behavior since I bought it new. It's just been on my mind more recently after reading about the Raven refresh. I'll ask the mobile tech about it next Friday when he comes to fix oil/fluid leaking from my rain sensor.

InsideEVs is reporting this: Seems confusing. I thought I read that the 18" wheels can't fit over the larger brakes from the performance upgrade package.

Just another data point: I have this exact problem on my 2016 Model S (AP1, built right after front fascia refresh). I'm wondering if I should just wipe up the oil and soldier on, or if I should have the rain sensor replaced. The AP camera and rain sensor are both working okay.

I have a 2016 Model S (90D) with coil suspension (not air suspension). (I'm the original owner). I've noticed that the suspension feels underdamped. For example, if I abruptly apply brakes at around 5mph to quickly stop the car, it oscillates for a bit after the vehicle stops (dive, squat...

I have a 2016 90D (non-performance). Built in June 2016 (just after the front fascia refresh). The original range at 100% charge was 294 miles and the 80% charge was 235 miles. Yesterday it charged to 80% and reported 232 miles. That is less than 2% degradation. The mileage on the car is...

I wish they'd give us separate offsets for TACC and the warning chime. I'd put the TACC offset at -20, and the warning chime at +4 or +5. I shouldn't have to choose between having a usable speed chime and having predictable TACC initial speed.

Unfortunately, putting the heated steering wheel button inside the climate control screen means that you must turn on the climate control to access the heated steering wheel. I often drive with climate control turned off and the heated steering wheel and heated seat turned on. With V9, this is...

On my wife's Model 3, the sound from the turn signals is so quiet that we often can't hear it. Does anyone else notice this? When my father test drove the 3, he also commented it was too quiet. We also have the feature enabled that "dings" when you go over the speed limit (by 5 mph). This ding...

I found that Liberty Mutual was expensive also. I had a Model S insured with State Farm. Once we purchased our Model 3, I got quotes from State Farm, Progressive, Liberty Mutual, and Geico. Progressive was hands down cheaper ($650 every 6 mo to ensure both Teslas with full coverage). State...

For whatever it's worth, I have a Model S 90D (June 2016) with ~23,000 miles on it. The rated range was 294 miles at delivery, and the last time I charged to 100%, it still read 294 miles. I charge daily to 70% and it reports anywhere from 203 to 207 miles (seems to vary with temperature). I...

I'm seeing a new problem with my Model S with the music streaming. I wanted to see if anyone else is seeing this. The music streaming works fine in my garage on WiFi. Once I put the car into drive, the car disconnects from WiFi and uses LTE. Then the music streaming stops working (it can't load...

I guess we have a somewhat uncommon situation. My wife suffers from Raynaud syndrome (hands get cold and can't warm up and they hurt). The heated steering wheel really helps that more than gloves or cabin pre-heating does. This is why we are considering a Leaf 2.0 instead of a Model 3. I...

I've seen no mention from Tesla of a heating steering wheel on the Model 3. I emailed the North American Tesla sales dept. and they said it is not listed in the features, but the gentleman said I should wait until I'm invited to configure my Model 3 as it may be added later. I spoke with a...

I'll give my 2 cents. Forget about driving style. Let's just focus on energy consumed and how much the reported battery level dropped. The car reports 25% more miles remaining when set to ideal miles (as compared to rated miles). The OP consumed 35.4kWh and the reported mileage remaining...

Did you drive 50 miles all at once or several smaller trips? When the car is parked it will lose miles due to the battery management system. The effect is worse when parked in hot sun. Usually when I drive long distances all at once the rated miles go down by an amount that is consistent with...