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  1. aleagle

    Steering Wheel Safety

    Why is it that whenever I see a documentary on automatic electric cars, when they refer to Tesla they show some guy sleeping behind the wheel, driving his car down the freeway and they never mentioned that Tesla has the added safety benefit of requiring drivers using auto pilot to always have...
  2. aleagle

    FSD Beta

    I currently have FSD, but I have not chosen at this time to enroll in FSD beta. Is there a downside to not having FSD Beta? My understanding is that although I have chosen to not enroll in FSD Beta, I will still get the full benefits of FSD when it is fully implemented. Is this correct? If...
  3. aleagle

    Paint color

    I need to touch up a paint chip on my red 2017S. What is the RED color Name or code for my model year?
  4. aleagle

    School zones

    I would like to see Tesla FSD recognize reduced speed in school zones. Even though it would require the software to be sensitive to certain time zones which vary by city and location, it would at least notify the driver to pay attention to his speed and determine if it needed to be reduced.
  5. aleagle

    Viewing Teslacam videos via WiFi on my iPhone, ipad

    How can I view Teslacam footage over wifi on my iphone and iPad?
  6. aleagle

    Music section selection

    Now that I’m running v.11 2022.8.2 on my 2017S75MCU2HW3, (“legacy” portrait oriented screen) my music/entertainment section no longer has the “phone” icon conveniently located on the left allowing me to play Bluetooth music and audiobooks from my phone. The phone icon is now on the far right of...
  7. aleagle

    Charging amperage

    From time to time I’ll notice that my 2017S won’t charge at a full 40 amps, and only charge at 30. Other than charging time, is there any other downside to this problem? What could be causing it?
  8. aleagle

    Running v. 11 on Model S - changes and related questions

    2017S75MCU2HW3 - I’m running v. 11 2022.8.2 and don’t notice any change in the main (quick) controls menu. Is that because I have a pre-2021 legacy screen? I do have a few questions however: 1. How do I arrange the entertainment sources on the screen? In particular there is no longer a “phone”...
  9. aleagle

    Summon beta

    I’ve been waiting 5 years since I bought my 2017S for Summon to mature from beta so I’ll be able to enter my garage, overcoming a slight incline and garage lip. Any hope for me? 😩
  10. aleagle

    No Blind Spot Video or Light show

    My 2017S75MCU2HW3 is updated to software v. 11 2022.8.2; however I can’t access blind spot video from the autopilot menu, and I can’t play light show. What am I missing? Do I need the upgraded cameras?
  11. aleagle

    Charging rate

    Why does my home charger sometimes charge at 30amps and sometimes at 40 amps?
  12. aleagle

    Software update confusion

    I recently upgraded to MCU2 and noted the software version was 2022.4.5.3. After I got the car home I saw that there was a new update available, and after I installed it my app showed my recent update as 2021.4.3! I was perplexed. Then I received notice of a new update which I installed and my...
  13. aleagle

    WiFi - 5GHz or 2.4 GHz?

    I’ve just updated to MCU2 and HW3. Do I re-link my home WiFi to 5GHz or 2.4GHz where it was formerly connected?
  14. aleagle

    Charge remaining on iPhone app

    Why does the amount of charge remaining show as a %age on my iPad and as mileage on my iPhone?
  15. aleagle

    FSD Beta Program Basics

    2017S75MCU2HW3FSD (I will be getting the complimentary camera upgrades once the MCU2/HW3 upgrade is complete) -Can someone please explain the FSD Beta Program? How does it work? How does one join? Is it required to receive FSD updates? What benefits are there to be in the program? Is there...
  16. aleagle

    Adding dual motor to older teslas

    Can a 2017 single motor Tesla model S be reconfigured to dual motor? At what cost? Through Tesla or independent mechanic?
  17. aleagle

    Tesla App Not Working … Again

    After three days of my iOS Tesla app (v. 4.6.1) not connecting to my 2017S75 it finally connected … NOW I can’t get it to connect to my iPad, also running 4.6.1, and both iOS device running 15.3.1 software. No one at my service center has any idea why. They say it’s a Tesla corporate problem...
  18. aleagle

    GradesComplimentary camera upgrades

    Is there a site where I can look up my VIN to see if I qualify for free cameras?
  19. aleagle

    Teslacam viewer

    What’s the best Teslacam viewer?
  20. aleagle

    Cameras replacing radar

    When I have my new cameras installed will they remove my existing radar?!?
  21. aleagle

    FSD recognizing other teslas

    I remember reading that Tesla FSD was going to have the ability to recognize other Teslas in traffic and color code them on the screen. Whatever became of that?
  22. aleagle

    New Update Versions

    I will be getting the MCU2 and HW3 upgrades in 2 weeks. Will my updates finally be labeled 2022 (rather than 2021)? Also, will I then be eligible for V.11? Further will I be eligible for the FSD Beta program? TIA
  23. aleagle

    PWS - why not model s?

    Why didn’t the NHTSA require the PWS on model S or model X?
  24. aleagle

    PWS - why not model s?

    Why didn’t the NHTSA require the PWS on model S or model X?
  25. aleagle

    Complimentary camera upgrade

    I am having an upgrade to MCU2 and HW3.0 to my 2017S75 in 2 weeks, and I have requested the complimentary camera upgrade also. How long should it take to receive the cameras at the service center, how long should the service take, how are the new cameras different and what difference will I...
  26. aleagle

    What HW version do I have?

    If the “additional equipment“ section of the “controls/software“ section states that I have FSD, does that indicate what HW version I have - 2.0, 2.5 or 3.0? If not, how can I find out what my HW version is?
  27. aleagle

    Sentry Dashcam Requirements

    What equipment (MCU,FSD,HW version) do I need to use sentry dashcam recording?
  28. aleagle

    Adding My Wife To The Tesla App

    How can I add my wife to the Tesla iPhone app so that she, too, can sync her calendar to our Tesla S 2017?
  29. aleagle

    Folding mirrors Fail

    2017SAP2MCU1 - My folding mirrors fold properly when I pull into the garage BUT they incorrectly unfold with the car in reverse BEFORE I pull out of the garage and I have to fold them with the button before I pull out. All settings are correct and I have done a reboot.
  30. aleagle

    No Upgrades for Awhile

    I have not received any updates to my 2017SMCU1AP2 for several months. I used to get them every few weeks. Is this normal?
  31. aleagle

    Frisco TX Car Wash

    Hello all. I have just moved to Frisco Texas, and I am looking for a hand wash for my Tesla. I don’t need full detail-only an exterior wash and vacuum and clean inside, and I don’t want to be required to put my car in Neutral/Towing mode - Do you know of any in my area - Zip 75035?
  32. aleagle

    Chill mode grayed out

    How do I choose between standard or chill mode if the choices are grayed out in settings with no selection possible?
  33. aleagle

    Update Drought

    Is it me or has it been a long time since the last update? 2017/S75/HW3/MCU1/FSD2/2020.36.11.
  34. aleagle

    What can my Tesla do?

    Is there a centralized web location where I can find what features my Tesla (2017S75/FSD2/HW3/MCU1/v.2020.36.11] is capable of? The online responses to this question are all over the map depending on which site you go to.
  35. aleagle

    HELP! Come To Me Smart and Summon Not Working

    (2017S75/HW3/FSD2/MCU1) I can only get "Come To Me" to appear on my iPhone app while I am parked in my garage, and when I try to use Smart Summon when not at home I get an error message that the app cannot connect to the car! "Standby" has been turned on. I've used Smart Summon before w/o...
  36. aleagle

    Does Rear Camera Teslacam Require MCU2?

    I have been told that my rear camera will not work with Teslacam without MCU2, irrespective of HW3, FSD, etc. Is this true?
  37. aleagle

    rear camera not visible

    2017S75/HW3/FSD2/MCU1 - After installing my teslacam for the first time, I notice on file playback through the tesla viewer that there is no rear camera footage. Although the front and left/right repeaters video is quite good (considering I only have MCU1), the rear video panel is blank...
  38. aleagle

    Driving While Asleep Videos

    Every once in a while a video pops up on the internet showing some idiot driving his Tesla on autopilot while sleeping. How is this even possible without keeping constant torque on the steering wheel?
  39. aleagle

    Side Repeater Camera

    (2017S75/HW3/FSD/MCU1). Is MCU2 necessary to utilize the new side repeater cameras on screen update?
  40. aleagle

    Inactive Updates Until Car Is Driven

    Imagine, if you will, this horrible scenario: Its eleven pm, and you receive a text message from your Tesla app that a new update, one that you’ve been waiting for like “excluding home from walk-away door lock” or “open door/window notification” has just been downloaded. You wait until the...
  41. aleagle

    Walk away Door Lock with exclude home checked

    The walk away door lock feature does NOT exclude home when checked. The doors still remain locked and handles don’t respond to touch in my garage. 2017MS75/MCU1/AP2/FSD/HW3. It worked great before I installed 2020.36.3.1. Not sure if that’s a cause or coincidence.
  42. aleagle

    Summon Error Message Using Hearing Aids

    Here's an interesting issue, I had recently posted a problem I had with Summon sending an error message that Summons was shut down because the iPhone proximity Sensor was obscured. I tried various workarounds until I determined that if my hearing aids are connected to my iPhone, the phone's...
  43. aleagle

    What do I need for Tesla Dashcam

    2017S75/HW2/MCU1 - In order to use Tesla Dashcam, I know that I need at least an upgrade to MCU2, but would I also need to upgrade cameras and sensors to get full Dashcam benefits?
  44. aleagle

    Can I Use Tesla Dashcam?

    I have a 2017 S75/HW3/FSD/MCU1. Can I use Tesla dashcam? Can I use Sentry? With what results w/o MCU2?
  45. aleagle

    Car Won’t Turn Off OR Turns On Automatically!

    A recurring problem (about once every couple of months) with my 2017S75/AP2/HW3/MCU1: Sometimes the car’s radio and ac will come on without any input from my iphone app long after I’ve left the garage with the keys, AND sometimes the car’s radio and ac won’t turn off long after I’ve left the...
  46. aleagle

    MCU2 Benefits

    What benefits would I notice upgrading from MCU1to MCU2?
  47. aleagle

    Disappearing “Come to me”

    After upgrading to 2020.36 on my 2017 S75/FSD/HW3/MCU1, have noticed that “Come to me” has disappeared from my iPhone Tesla app home page. Any ideas? TIA
  48. aleagle

    Smart Summon Problem

    My 2017 S75/FSD/HW3, with 2020.36 installed, could not connect to my iPhone 11 Tesla app. During an attempted use of Smart Summon. I selected summon from the app and then selected smart summon, but I was not returned to the “come to me” option on the home page. Instead, the screen just showed...
  49. aleagle

    2020.36 Problems

    I just took my 2017 S75/FSD/HW3/MCU1 out for a spin with the newly updated 2020.36 software version. I have noted the following problems: 1. Speed limit signs are NOT recognized or shown on the dash; 2. Whereas the car stops behind traffic at a red light and starts up appropriately when the car...
  50. aleagle

    Bug report

    How do I dictate a bug report while in my MS?