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    Driver Assistance Features Unavailable error message

    I've had this also and was told at the SC it's a known issue to be addressed by a future update. I have not been able to correlate these with temperature or local weather, but it always seems to happen on the first drive of the day and go away on the next start cycle.
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    Broken windshield wipers?

    I know. Well, after the fact I read that. I paid for the part and didn't whine. It's just really weird. Why did Tesla make their wipers different? I don't see any advantage - Not even cheaper - looks like the same size and number of parts as a folding out version.
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    4g upgrade

    Yes. $500 is parts and labor at the SC
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    Broken windshield wipers?

    Broke mine this weekend. Removed it with a standard wiper arm removal tool and carried it into the service center. They said it wasn't fixable. 80 bucks for a replacement I installed myself.
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    4g upgrade

    I did it. Mostly for the better coverage. Had it installed on my CPO before delivery so can't compare. Painless. Just open wallet and watch 5 Benjamins fly away.
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    Reservations for 2nd production run of camera switch kit now being taken

    Thanks! Works for me now as well.
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    Reservations for 2nd production run of camera switch kit now being taken

    Thanks for the new URL. But still stuck I can get to ev-acc.com Found the menu item for "coming soon" Clicked on the link: Reservations for new production run of front/rear camera switch kit Click here to learn more & make reservation" And that redirects to the page that won't load at...
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    Reservations for 2nd production run of camera switch kit now being taken

    I would like to sign up but the links seem to be broken. Anyone else been able to get through? Get an error every time for the whole site: https://www.evappliques.com/
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    VDO TPMS (newer version) tech details

    StockwiseAuto has it around $49. RockAuto has them Around $50. Haven't checked the recent dealer price. Just google search "VDO SE52068"
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    Child booster seat attach

    Thanks. I see that sentence now. Still think it is better than without. Will have to ponder...
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    Child booster seat attach

    A good booster has child appropriate seat belt routing, so the extender doesn't change that
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    Child booster seat attach

    I am way more comfortable with my kid in a crash tested booster with kid-appropriate belt routing and side impact protection and using a necessary seat belt extender than with my kid on a Bumble Bum (which is just an inflatable pillow) with its adult-appropriate belt routing and zero side...
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    Child booster seat attach

    Where do you see that? I see it says "3. Seat belt extenders are only for use by those who otherwise cannot wear a seat belt as required by each user’s country, state, region and/or local municipality. However, read and abide by your car manufacturer’s owner’s manual prior to installation...
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    Child booster seat attach

    I have three kids and a fleet of Recaro and Cybex (they are great!) seats and boosters. Get a belt extender - it helps a lot. I was afraid of the eBay quality seat belt extenders and eventually found this company. I've used their BMW extenders previously for the same reason. This company...
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    Anyone renting on Turo?

    I rented a MS for 2 days on Turo before buying one. Really helped me over the "hump" in making the buying decision. Seems like something Tesla would offer as an extended test drive given their weird sales model. Anyway, it gave me a chance to check all our car seats would fit, got the CEOs...
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    Model S Cabin Air Filter Comparison - 1035125-00-A vs. Wix WP10176

    Wow! Just called and confirmed part 1035125-00-A is $8.25 at my local service center. Guess the price really did drop. :)
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    Another cracked wheel

    Cast aluminum alloys can be heat treated. Cast alloy A356 is widely used (it is very similar to 6061 in the wrought condition) and does very well in a T5 or T6 heat treatment. I don't know what alloy Tesla uses. Does that welder? And, I've been to Lincoln Electric Motorsports welding school...
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    Another cracked wheel

    Sorry. Have to urge extreme caution in wheel repair. The loads are complicated and the stakes are high. Are you sure you can control your car if the bead cracks suddenly and you instantly loose one tire? You never push your Tesla to the edge? Are you willing to be responsible for the safety...
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    Driver Assistance Features Unavailable

    I have this issue intermittently after startup in the morning. Goes away on its own by lunchtime. I was told about a week ago that it's a known issue and a firmware update is in the works to fix it. Don't know when, though.
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    3rd party install RFS (Rear Facing Seats)

    Thanks for posting all this. Don't have rear jump seats, but have been thinking that if I ever take my rear bumper cover off, I was going to upgrade to the higher strength /higher dissipation bumper in this kit. Good to know the part number and price...
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    Reading Speed Limit Signs

    I have AP1 and it definitely uses the camera, but I noticed it was getting confused with a particular type of sign that showed the speed limit as 25 mph and 40 km/hr. It would usually decide the limit was 40mph, but not always. I submitted a bug report with pictures and they said they would...
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    Auto Park Accident

    Sorry to the OP. Will second comments that it doesn't seem reliable enough to use. I'm very surprised the insurance companies haven't been going after Tesla on this. I used it three times. First time was just perfect, second time it seemed about to clip an adjacent car with the corner of the...
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    Chart of Wiring/Breaker/Conduit for Tesla Wall Connector

    Had two hpwc's installed on a 100 amp breaker. They will communicate and balance so you can't get more than 90 amps total. Electrician spec'd 3ga but agreed to upgrade to 2ga for a trivial amount. They definitely had a time wrestling with it. I'm happy to have the extra safety factor...
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    Accuracy of TPMS?

    Have to geek out here. Before the big financial implosion, there was a small company making extremely good tire gauges. They are called Psiclops. The gauge itself has a 3-point calibration traceable to NIST. And, it has two hoses to attach to the tire valves, so you measure and adjust your...
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    Brake pedal play / rattle when lifting off pedal...

    I also have this rattle on my 2015 MS. Drives me crazy. Sounds like my college beater. Will ask service to look at it. Currently waiting 6 weeks for service appointments here, so won't be fast.
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    Compact Space Saver Tire/Wheel Solution

    My 2003 Mini Cooper S had such an indirect system. Problem was it doesn't alert when all the tires are equally low. I believe DOT put an end to these and requires individual wheel sensors now.
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    CPO Price vs Blue Book

    I asked about buying an extended warranty on a CPO car and was told no. I pointed out this discrepancy also - you can get more warranty by buying a used one from a private party and paying the first owner to extend the warranty before the transfer. Just got blank stares. Oh well...
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    CPO purchase . Poor communication?

    Similar experience but I did eventually get the car. 6 weeks later...
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    CPO Price vs Blue Book

    Set up an alert on ev-cpo if you are serious. I was looking at this price point but the CPI sales people were taking days to respond. A 2015 85D (AP1, Tech Package) showed up for $65k and I put my deposit online within 2 minutes. Had the car about a month now :-)
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    Slacker explicit content setting

    Just to follow up. Emailed the service center and within a day they provided the credentials needed to login to slacker and change the settings via a web browser.
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    Slacker explicit content setting

    Ditto. Need a button for this in the car. Just had the f-bomb drop out of nowhere with three elementary schoolers in the car. They've been talking about nothing else. I'm expecting a lifetime ban from the carpool.