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    Tesla Unveils New Tesla Brand Solar Inverter

    I just had a 4kw system with the new tesla inverter. I also can only see the solar production and not the energy flow to the home/grid even though some sort of power meter was installed. They say the powerblaster is discontinued but the electricians installed as generac meter. I do not have the...
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    I traded in my Model S for a Prius Prime

    As somebody who owns a Model S, PHEV Clarity, fiat 500e, 2005 prius with 300k miles, and 4 other cars I will have to say an EV is not the answer for everybody. At the moment a PHEV is the sweet spot in my opinion. You get the benefits of EV for short range around town driving when EVs perform...
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    NHTSA Investigates Failing MCUs

    This seems really low. Regardless, FINALLY something is being done. Hopefully they are forced to do a mandatory recall. Their customer service after purchasing the vehicle is just going from bad to worse year after year.
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    That is ridiculous. I'll be bringing my car into service for several things under full bumper to bumper warranty next week. Let's see how they try to weasel their way out of fixing my car this time. My memory linked mirrors have never worked properly (in the 3 years i've owned the car). I'll be...
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    Wiki FAQ: MCU2 Upgrades

    For those (like me) with the 3G, it sounds like a very compelling upgrade. Super speedy MCU2, higher screen resolution (can anybody confirm this?) and LTE.
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    MCU2 - Retrofit

    Definitely. But for those with dying emmc under warranty is a slightly different issue. The question is do I want to give Tesla $2500 after they nerfed my battery
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    Superchargers slowing

    Chademo is capped now too. I would previously get 47kw. Now fastest I’ve seen is 29kw. And service center only says “sorry that’s not our charger” even when I showed a video unplugging my slow MS and plugging in a leaf that instantly got 50kw
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    My CPO vehicle is still under bumper to bumper warranty and they are still trying to pull the $175 diagnostic fee. I specifically asked why there is a fee for a vehicle that's under warranty and all they do is repeat the same message. The tech then told me he was cancelling my appointment. From...
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    Is this the new charging rate?

    This is the first time I've heard of this. They just really want these cars to charge as slow as possible.
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    It looks like Tesla is catching on to people spamming them with service request for range or charge issues. I made a service appointment for the charge rate problem on my vehicle. The technician then sent the boiler plate plate text saying he will perform a remote diagnostic (Who knows if they...
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    This is terrible. I'm definitely going to hold off on installing any new updates from now on. It seems like tesla is extremely hesitant on any large amount of energy going into the battery (just over 30kw regen, supercharging capped at less than 50kw). That's less than 1C for a 77kwh pack.
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    This is a very interesting development. Definitely related to the voltage capping and charge rate capping. I'm extremely skeptical, it'll probably just decrease performance.
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    Regarding the fans and cooling etc. That was also a recent change. Previously (before chargegate) I would only hear the fans/AC compressor kick on when charing in 100ºF weather at high charge rates (90kw). Now every time (even in 45ºF-55ºF) I supercharge for more than an hour or so (20% - 80%...
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    Is this the new charging rate?

    Sounds like Tesla capped the charge rate of your battery! If you set SC as nav destination battery should be sufficiently warm to get full charging speed after a 150km drive.
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    Interesting point to bring up. My p85 also now says battery warranty until 120000 miles. More interesting is that under options it says “no battery performance” even though it’s a P85 and the build sheet says performance battery
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    Supercharging slowdown killing me

    This is something Tesla needs to fix not something we have to be ok with. They damaged the batteries by overstating the charge/discharge rates. And now instead of replacing our batteries, they don't want them to fail within the warranty because that would cost them money. So they are...
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    Model S85D slow at supercharger

    lol “by a few minutes” it has almost doubled.
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    Is this the new charging rate?

    Sounds normal for an older 85kwh pack vehicle! Tesla has intentionally capped the supercharging rate so your battery does not fail within warranty period because they do not want to pay to replace it.
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    They only want to sell new cars at this point in their business. Nothing more. They probably do as little as legally possible to keep existing customers satisfied. Their cheapest solution is to handicap cars on the verge of needing expensive in warranty repairs so the failure just happens...
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    Yes. They won't do anything about it though. They'll say "we detected no faults" and send you on your way. The moment I leave I make another appointment. I'll be trying a different service center next time
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    This is the worst part IMO. The stonewalling and lack of customer care. All they care about is selling new vehicles (understandable to be honest as a company in their position). They are operating in the "we'll deal with it later" mindset. I've gone from being a strong tesla advocate to an EV...
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    Is there any evidence of this? The 295wh/mi was already conservative. 281Wh/mi is impossible on the single motor vehicles unless you’re going under 60mph
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    It’s Tesla. They will just deny any problem. I asked my service center if there were no faults detected when charging but I never got more than 20kw is that considered normal they just remained silent.
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    Everlasting pursuit of a dashboard rattle

    Is there a guide on where to start prying? When they replaced my airbag due to the recall the rattles up front got much worse. Does the entire top piece come off first?
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    Gen 2 UMC with 14-50 adapter

    Gen 2 Mobile Connector Bundle Gen 2 UMC including the 14-50 adapter. $300 picked up in the sf bay area
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    I Want To Hire Someone to De-Noise my Model S Interior

    It's shameful that I also drive ICE cars alongside my Tesla?
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    I Want To Hire Someone to De-Noise my Model S Interior

    The model s is not a quiet car. Even if you "bring it in" to the service center it's a crapshoot, they just shove foam strip and VHB everywhere. I picked up a used 2015 s550 to have the ultimate ride quality, I like both cars equally but they have their pros and cons.
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    UV Worked great on my badly yellowed screen

    I'm not quite sure if it's due to oxygen into the LCD in tesla's case. UV would not be able to reverse that issue if oxygen did get into the polarizers etc. It looks like incomplete cure of the LOCA (liquid optically clear adhesive) that's used to bond the LCD to the touch panel and...
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    Tesla has resorted to "a software update will fix it" for every issue they can pin software on. They are avoiding in warranty repairs as much possible. Even for my memory linked mirrors that have never worked (goes to random positions after you shift from D to R and vice versa) they just say...
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    S100d: Reduced Supercharging Speed With 2019.12.1

    Also the charging time estimations are wildly off now. Of course the service center will just say "we did not see any errors in your logs"
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    AP1/MCU1 and Software V10

    My 2013 p85’s mcu is needing to be restarted every day or every other day along with graphical glitches. In addition my memory linked mirrors haven't worked for the past two years (brought to service center 4 times). Is this a failing MCU? My car is still under warranty and the service center...
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    My S supercharge speed seems to be restricted at ~50KW

    This is a common problem now. I can't get above 40kw on my 2013 P85 with 60k miles. Even my chademo adapter only gets 38kw. Service center says "we couldn't find any faults in your logs, nothing is wrong".
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    Yup, it's the same as a chevy bolt, niro/kona/soul EV now. I it's definitely back to my 2017 prius with openpilot now. Which on the freeway is good enough for me and comparable to autopilot.
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    How does the depth of discharge of a tesla compare to other EVs? Are they that far off compare to say a chevy bolt or kona/niro/soul EV? I understand lithium dendrites but is the chemistry of the tesla battery higher energy density but also higher propensity for dendrites?
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    Lol "by about 5 minutes" it has literally doubled if not more.
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    I haven't drained the battery down to 28% in a while but that's what I got today when testing at the service center and they insisted "we see no faults/errors". Multiple times I've supercharged at 48-50% and it's pegged at 39kw, no more. Even my DCFC with the chademo adapter is capped at 37kw...
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    60kw is hardly faster than a chevrolet bolt. I guess 60k is "high mileage" for a tesla where you would already see reduced charging rates. Definitely not going to be recommending Tesla for battery longevity anymore. They are clever for using the OTA software updates to prevent in-warranty...
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    No massive range loss YET but onlg 28% SOC and only getting 59kw after highway driving for 1hr and navigating to the supercharger. Only 63k miles. Of course Tesla service said "there are no faults, everything is normal" I even showed them a pic from Feb of this year where I was charging at 100kw...
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    Supercharging classic 85, or what's left of it

    I have 63k miles on my 2013 P85+ and at 48% SOC I get 39kw. Supercharging is pretty useless now. Hopefully something useful comes from this NHTSA investigation
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    I'm on the latest version but haven't charged to 100% so i have not lost any range yet. But supercharging has been severely capped, 67kw MAX i've seen even with a 30% SOC battery and quickly tapers to 30-40kw by 50%. I'm planning to bring it into the service center and document the range at 90%...
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    My p85 is still at 231 miles at 90% (lost 1%) but SC speeds drastically reduced. Used a chademo dcfc and only got 20kw at 50% SOC
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    Just charged from ~90 miles (could be 89 don't remember this morning) to 90% SOC showing 230 miles on my 2013 P85+. Chargepoint app shows i used 45.26 kwh so it looks like i'm still at 320 Wh/mile but my supercharging speeds have drastically decreased. ~35kw at less than 50% SOC. Tried a...
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    I'm certain many people will avoid software updates now (I know I would and wish I could downgrade to restore my SC speeds). How long will it be until tesla says "If you don't keep your software up to date (for safety reasons) your warranty will be voided"
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    What’s the max voltage per cell the pack is charged to after the update? For Tesla to just release an update such major changes with vague communication does not inspire confidence. If there is an issue with the battery packs they should just repair the vehicles and retain goodwill of the...
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    Wiki Sudden Loss Of Range With 2019.16.x Software

    Is there another thread specifically discussing reduced supercharging speeds? I have a Dec 2013 P85+ and yesterday pulling into a supercharger at 47% SOC with navigation on (presumably to preheat battery) I only got less than 35kw from 50% - 90% SOC. This has happened twice now at two separate...
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    4x Gen 2 Continental TPMS

    Bump, these are OEM sensors taken off a 2017 MS
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    4x Gen 2 Continental TPMS

    $200 shipped or $180 picked up locally in the bay area.
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    WTB: 19" Slipstream wheels and tires

    Looking to buy a set of MS 19" slipstream wheels with new-ish tires. TPMS gen doesn't matter.
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    20" Silver Slipstream Wheels and Tires, less than 1k miles.

    Yes still available. Yes one of the wheels has curb rash.