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    Charging beyond the set limit

    Thanks for the info. First time in 4 years I've seen this. I thought it might be a recent "bad" update. I'll keep an eye open, but it is comforting to know that when it happens is usually around 5% or less.
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    Charging beyond the set limit

    An odd thing happened on charging my MS 90 at home. I set the limit to 80%, but using the Tesla charging adaptor it charged to 84%. As I look at the charge screen on my phone the green line extends beyond the white limit line. The only thing a bit different is I started a charging session...
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    “Service changes” - no car wash, Lyft, loaner policy

    No offer of a car wash. No cleaning of the interior. Is this a new policy due to the virus? Or do I need to specifically request a wash? No loaner car. They did offer an Uber ride.
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    Failing power adaptor

    Actually I did. I talked with Tesla service. We circled several times, but the final answer was "it is up to the local service" to provide other adaptors or not. He is not authorized. He texted my mobile service rep. Waiting to see if I get an email back. I was just wondering if anyone had...
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    Failing power adaptor

    Mobile service swapped out my old adaptor for a Gen 2 adaptor. However, I've now notice I did not get any different plug types. I only have the 14-50 plug. The kit I got with the car also allowed 120V, and J1772, and perhaps one or two other types. Anyone get a new mobile adaptor because the...
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    What is your 100% on your 90kWh battery?

    I have a late 2016 MS. I have about 20,000 miles. I don't charge to 100%, but at 90% I'm getting 254 miles. A bit of math shows that to be 282 at 100%.
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    Failing power adaptor

    You're right. I had mobile service and he has come and gone (took my old adaptor). I wonder if I can ask for my old adaptor back? Could be dirt on the plug. It is sitting around in my garage.
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    Failing power adaptor

    I've been using my MS power adaptor to charge at home now for 3 years. Just recently I started getting a warning message when plugging in that it could not charge. Then, a few seconds later, the message disappears and it starts to charge. But only up to 30 amps. Up until then I was always...
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    Blank update window

    That's it. I wonder what they did to break it? It was working fine for the three years I've owned the car until recently. The browser is even slower than before, if that is possible. Reminds me of the days with my 300 baud acoustic modem.
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    Blank update window

    I've tried a reboot, but no change. I agree the browser is very slow. If possible, slower than when I first got the car. I thought they were suppose to update the browser?
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    Blank update window

    In the last 3 or 4 software updates my window explaining the update (Release Notes) has been blank. I tried closing it and opening the window via the Tesla icon, but I get the same result. Anyone else experiencing this? Anything I can do?
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    Model S90D Battery Degradation?

    I was doing it wrong in the beginning. I would let the charge drop to < 10% then supercharge to around 95%, I was starting to lose 1 mile/week. So I changed my behavior. I never let it drop below 20%, and usually not below 30%. I avoided supercharging as much as possible. I did not go over...
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    Model S90D Battery Degradation?

    I've not noticed any changes for the last 5k miles. I have about 17K miles with a 90% range of 255.
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    Supercharger - Westminster, CA (LIVE 22 Dec 2018, 24 Urban stalls)

    I've done that in the past. This time I did not bother since I had time. But this was my first experience with the low powered supercharger, so I did not really know if it should act like a 120 kW charger with just a lower limit.
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    Supercharger - Westminster, CA (LIVE 22 Dec 2018, 24 Urban stalls)

    I just charged. Most of the slots were empty around 8 AM on Sunday. I pulled in with a 50% charge. The charging rate was max of 35 kW. I was expecting more like 70. Not sure if this particular charger had an issue. The charging would go up and down between 10 and 35 kW. I don't know why...
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    Referral program ending for good

    I'm surprised how generous it was. Free powerwalls, free or reduced cost cars. I think it probably would be just as effective if they gave away Tesla swag, such as pens, shirts, jackets. Perhaps also Tesla event tickets, etc. It may come back in time.
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    California red car pool lane decal - waiting for DMV

    This is not my first application. I had a white sticker (no longer valid as of Jan. 1). They sent me a pre-filled form for the new red sticker. I made a note to explain why a check is not include, plus proof of my earlier payment, and that they cashed it. They were difficult to reach on the...
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    California red car pool lane decal - waiting for DMV

    Wow, it looks like it went thru a shredder. I contacted the DMV. They say they have no record of my payment, despite the cashed check (I wonder were the money went?). So, I need to submit a new form, with proof of payment, and a note explaining the mess.
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    California red car pool lane decal - waiting for DMV

    Did you get your sticker yet? It is now 3 weeks later. I tried calling, but every time I do I get the message they are experiencing higher than normal call volume and to call back later.
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    California red car pool lane decal - waiting for DMV

    I received a notification concerning applying for the red decal. I mailed them a check on10/21/18. They cashed it on 11/21/18. Now it is 12/29, but no stickers. Have others experienced long delays in getting the decal? Their (ARB) website says processing is normally 30 days.
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    Center screen not coming up

    I got a hold of service. They had me do a reset. Working for now. Reminds me of the old days for PCs when the 3 finger salute (Ctrl-Alt-Del) was often necessary to bring the computer back to life. I thought those days were gone. I guess now it is just the 2 finger salute. Progress?
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    Center screen not coming up

    I've had my Tesla MS for about 2 years. I've had problems, seemly randomly, with the instrument cluster or center screen not coming up. Yesterday the center screen did not come up. I had to return the car to the garage (since I could not close the garage door) and take my other ICE car. Very...
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    What's your 90%?

    Do you follow KmanAuto on YouTube? He has a 90D and regularly reports his RM. He is now at 270 RM for 100% charge (works out to 243 at 90%) at 55K miles. He drives a lot and uses SC a lot. He often complains at how quickly his mileage has dropped. I mentioned to him, if he was up to an...
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    What's your 90%?

    I took delivery of my MS90D in December 2016. I was not showing a drop until around 8K miles. At the time of the drop I was driving down to < 10% then Supercharging. I did this once a week. I noticed each week I lost 1 RM. After a while I figured out if it hurts then STOP! Since they I've...
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    screen discoloration

    For my car they replaced the entire MCU. It took about 1 month to get in the parts and do the work.
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    What's your 90%?

    My rated miles (RM) at 90%. Mileage RM 6.............264 5,000......262 10,000....255 15,000....256
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    screen discoloration

    You guys that got a new MCU, was it the old or new version of the MCU?
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    screen discoloration

    Took my car in. They told me they will replace the screen. Unfortunately they are out of stock and are back ordering. So I need to bring my car in again. You would think they could check their inventory given my description of the problem. Oh well, I did get my car washed, and it needed it.
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    screen discoloration

    I would to, but I've read due to wiring there is no way they will give me a mcu2.
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    screen discoloration

    Same built date as me. I checked other places and it seems sometimes it is a screen replace, and other times it is the entire MCU. I hope mine is just the screen. From what I've read an MCU replace means to need to reenter a number of settings (streaming music favorties would probably take...
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    screen discoloration

    Over the last couple of weeks I've noticed a light yellow band around the edge of the MCU. The band is just inside the edge (about 1/8") and it maybe 1/4" wide. It does matter what app I have displayed the band is always there. It does not seem to affect the performance of the MCU, except...
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    New MCU model issues, anyone?

    Today the sound went crazy. I was streaming music when a spurting sound started. A couple of minutes later the MCU crashed. I never had that happen before. I'm on 2018.12, AP 2. No new maps.
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    Degradation is happening too quickly

    Not unusually for a 90 (85s are better due to different cell chemistry). One suggestion is to not let the SOC drop too low. I try to keep mine > 30% when possible. That has stopped my rapid degradation. I also have a Dec. 2016 S90D. 13k miles. I usually charge to 90%. That is 256 at 90%...
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    For me the big benefit of autopilot is that it makes driving so much less fatiguing

    For me Autopilot makes the drive more stressful. I'll explain. I'm more nervous because I need to keep a closer eye on the car behind me. Why? Because sometimes I have phantom breaking. It is not real dramatic, sort of like letting my foot of the pedal and going into regen breaking. The...
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    Problems with Energy Savings Mode

    I'm trying an experiment. I'm thinking the long wait is due to the car going to a deep sleep. I changed my car back to energy saving ON. 24 hours later I opened the car and the instrument cluster the center screen came on almost immediately. I will try again after 48 hours without driving...
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    Problems with Energy Savings Mode

    I'll try turning it back ON and record the time to come up. It sounds like, however, my case is not the standard experience. I turned it on originally due to large vampire drains. About 30 RM after a couple of days. My weather here is mild (40-50 at night, 70-80 during the day). I'm wonder...
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    Problems with Energy Savings Mode

    What I'm referring to is the buttons on the Power Management setting. It is set for either ON or OFF. There is a checkbox to the right. I have it set to unchecked (not always connected). I expect some slower response as the price to pay for putting energy savings ON. Like putting your...
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    Problems with Energy Savings Mode

    I've turned on energy savings mode recently. However, it has effects I did not expect. It seems to take a LONG time for the car to wake up. First the instrument cluster wakes up. A few minutes later the center screen has not woke up. I then try a reboot. A minute or so later it wakes...
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    Who Is Offering The Best Insurance Rates?

    Check with Costco if you are a member. No claims with them. But I've had good experience with them on phone calls. They even asked me some questions to see if they could give me a better rate, which they did!
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    Change from alcantara to cloth on PUP???

    This new material looks like what I have in my standard Honda Accord. Premium? The Alcantara looks much better IMO.
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    What's your 90%?

    I've charged to 100% a few times and 95%+ a few times. I've not noticed any issue in my rated miles. However, I've always made a trip right after charging. I did not let my car sit after doing a full charge. I have noticed a problem in running my car < 10%. I think people over emphasize...
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    Who Is Offering The Best Insurance Rates?

    You might give Ameriprise a try, particularly if you are a Costco member ($50 discount). A lot of factors come into play. I'm paying around $500 for 6 months for my 2016 MS 90D. 7,500 miles/yr. High coverage limits. No other cars/house on the policy.
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    California AB1184

    Good news for those that get in under the wire for the federal $7,500 credit. "A compromise Republican tax bill released late Friday does not eliminate a $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit as Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives had previously proposed." Electric Vehicle Tax Credit...
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    What should my ideal charge percentage be?

    It so happens that my RM and actual miles are pretty close. I prefer that. However, on longer trips I agree. For that I change to percent. Although it is not a difficult mental exercise to convert between the two.
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    What should my ideal charge percentage be?

    I'm not worried about it. For the last 3 months, using mostly wall charging and keeping my SOC >30% I've not had any RM loss. I've done a couple of SC sessions, but always with a SOC > 30%. I'll stick with that.
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    What should my ideal charge percentage be?

    Interesting. Mine has NEVER gone up. Only down. I've charged to 100% a couple of times, but my RM did not change. I've also SC charged from <10% to 90%. That caused a RM decrease.
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    What should my ideal charge percentage be?

    I don't charge to 100%. I charge to 90%. My 90% is now 255. Math calculates 100% to 283. Funny how the algorithm drops 1 RM/week when SCing, then 0 after that when wall charging. Do you think the algorithm is tuned to discourage SC use? I rather doubt it. IMO it is a battery temperature...
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    What should my ideal charge percentage be?

    How about losing 1 RM / week? Does that qualify? Because it is certainly known to me. For a couple of months I let the charge drop to < 10% then SC to 90%. During this time I lost 1 RM/week. If it hurts, stop it, so I did. Now I keep the charge at > 30%. Since that time (3 months ago) I...