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    2024 Shipping Movements

    Until all vehicles are onboard and the ship departed, Tesla cannot be absolutely certain about which vehicles are onboard. Wu Wa videos show that loading is rapid and slightly chaotic. It’s possible some defects or damage is discovered and the vehicle is not loaded. Or the ship might have...
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    main panel has 30 amp to garage panel, what are the options

    Each breaker and its wire provides 30 Amps at 120 Volts. Regular wall outlets use only one wire (hot) from a breaker and a white (neutral) wire for 120 Volts. Connecting the load - dryer or wall connector - across both hots provides 240 Volts at 30 Amps.
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    2024 Shipping Movements

    Tesla UK deliveries face four challenges this quarter. Note that all RHD Teslas for the world are manufactured in Shanghai. Tesla’s Fremont (California) plant no longer manufactures RHD. Berlin plant has not yet added that variant. US plants only supply LHD Model S & X to Europe from Fremont...
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    2024 Shipping Movements

    FWIW - Tesla’s US S & X promotions suggest easing domestic demand and thus higher availability for global markets. Current US S, 3, X and Y owners can transfer Free Unlimited Supercharging (FUSC) and/or Full Self Drive from their present vehicle to a new S or X if it is delivered by 31 March...
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    2024 Shipping Movements

    Check the mileage on the car’s Tesla listing. It could have been a showroom, test drive or Service Center loaner car - possibly some combination. FWIW, I purchased a Model S manufactured July 2017 in November of that year. It had 1,100 miles and had been detailed to new car condition. It sold...
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    How much should the HOA charge? (I'm the HOA president)

    I would allow each EVSE to deliver its maximum capacity. The Tesla Wall Connectors allocate power very fairly. When two cars are charging on my home Gen 2 units, each gets 40 Amps - half of the 100 Amp circuit’s charging capacity. As one vehicle tapers, then completes, the other is permitted to...
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    How much should the HOA charge? (I'm the HOA president)

    OP said the electric panel is in the garage. It would be straightforward, and code-compliant, to install a 240 Volt breaker dedicated to EVSE (EV Supply Equipment). If it is a shared garage and the HOA wants off-peak charging only, it would be future-resilient to install the highest-Amp...
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    CCS Retrofit Availability (2023)

    They do not mimic a CHAdeMO adapter. Last April I found myself in the New York JFK airport cell phone lot while my CHAdeMO adapter was resting comfortably on a shelf in our garage. The DC fast chargers had a CCS plug, a CHAdeMO plug and a straight-cable Tesla adapter hanging from a chain. My...
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    2024 Shipping Movements

    Model S and X are manufactured only at Tesla’s Fremont, California plant. TMI warning: That plant was originally built and operated by General Motors (GM). It then became NUMMI - a joint GM / Toyota venture. Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles from NUMMI were considered the best-assembled and most...
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    Is there a way to 1) adjust suspension and 2) change follow distance on the fly?

    FWIW - my 2017 Model S with FSD3 and updated cameras lost the ability to set follow distance when it - finally - got FSD beta software Apr 2023. Earlier I adjusted follow distance by turning the knob at the end of the Autopilot stalk. Now, a lane change “tuning” menu opens at the top right of...
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    I have pre-paid FSD but Tesla is not releasing the beta to me for years

    I agree that the MCU2 upgrade is necessary. There was a period when Tesla would provide the upgrade at low or no cost to replace a broken or failing MCU1. My July 2017 Model S came with Enhanced Autopilot, AP2.0 cameras, HW2 and MCU1. I upgraded to FSD during a “Need cash now!” markdown sale...
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    new owner from Spain

    Welcome.
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    Torn bushings in Driver front side

    FWIW - I had all front suspension bushings replaced in my Model S this summer. An unfortunate encounter with a plastic bucket on the NJ Turnpike left me with creaks when I turned the wheel. The car had about 6 years and 96k miles. My favorite local garage, which also does performance cars...
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    Charger etiquette, what do you think?

    FWIW - in 2018 we spent several nights in a hotel in the Boston suburbs. There was no destination charger. In the evening I would drive a few miles to Tesla Dedham and top up at one of their Superchargers. When I pressed the button on the handle to open my Model S’s charge port, it was amusing...
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    CCS Retrofit Availability (2023)

    Yes, the retrofit will be required. The dispensers currently only have CCS protocol support. Vendors are considering support for native Tesla protocol. It’s pretty likely Tesla will agree to license it since that improves charging for older cars. Don’t hold your breath. Once they think it’s...
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    Electrician installed wall connector using Romex 8/3 + 60A breaker

    The TWC / EV Supply Equipment (EVSE) does the arithmetic and tells the vehicle the maximum Amps it can supply. That allows properly configured multiple TWCs / EVSEs sharing a single circuit to allocate power so multiple vehicles can charge simultaneously. We have two HPWCs (Tesla Gen 2 High...
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    How to make my car the primary one on my app

    Good point. We have four Tesla’s on our App. My wife’s 3, my S and each daughter’s family Y. This makes it easier to share cars or move them in the driveway during visits. We also paired each key card with the other cars for the same reason. This obviously requires family-wide trust and...
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    Hope everyone’s Sunday is going better than ours

    Good to hear your car was repaired so quickly.
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    Disabling or Hiding Arcade Games on Tesla Model Y

    When does your child play the games? You could set up a PIN to unlock the car. Not sure whether games are available in Valet mode. You could put the car in Valet mode when charging. If the child eternally begs the adult for Arcade access - implement an iron-clad policy that after an adult...
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    2023 Shipping Movements

    Digit 1 – 3: Manufacturer code (updated) 5YJ = Tesla Inc. Fremont-California, USA (Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y) 7G2 = Tesla Inc. Nevada USA (only used for Semi Truck) 7SA = Tesla Inc. Austin-Texas, USA (Since Nov 1. 2021 for Model Y. Future Cybertruck and “Model 2”) SFZ = UK (Tesla...
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    Pay with Plaid at time of delivery?

    Tesla can draw directly from your bank account at time of purchase. Bring a check with routing and account numbers.
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    Hope everyone’s Sunday is going better than ours

    “When you ain’t got nothing, you got nothing to lose…” (Bob Dylan)
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    Hope everyone’s Sunday is going better than ours

    I suspect it will be totaled. A lot of structural components probably deformed in order to absorb the impact energy. The first estimate will include only the visible damage. Once the body shop orders and receives those pieces (can be a long delay) they start removing the skin. Then they...
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    Service Alert: VCFRONT_a557_TLVBMS

    If it’s widespread then it might be a software regression, where the most recent release was built with some back level BMS integration code. Or the newest release may have updated BMS firmware but not included updated integration code. Complete speculation here, but this could be a loose...
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    How many miles on original battery ?

    Gruber Motors does a lot of out of warranty replacements. Root cause is an under-specified bearing seal. Coolant seeps into the motor after sufficient seal wear. Gruber installs a different seal that doesn’t leak. This also hits old Toyota RAV4s and MB vehicles built with Tesla drive unit.
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    Washer Fluid Low!

    The passenger side wiper clears the Front Facing Cameras’ view through the windshield. That’s the car’s highest priority.
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    Service Alert: VCFRONT_a557_TLVBMS

    Sounds serious. Use your Tesla App to request a Service Appointment (battery and charging). Include the screen shots you shared. Right now the high voltage battery - the most expensive and important component of your car - is “mostly working”. That’s risky in terms of sudden failure while...
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    Washer Fluid Low!

    How many miles have you driven, compared to your previous vehicle? I remember early days with our first Tesla - I seized every opportunity to drive. We’re out of milk? I’ll zip over to the market and get some! If I went out for barbecue, the joint had to be at least 100 miles distant. Our...
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    Wall charger V3 shows lower voltage.

    What voltage shows when you dial charge rate down to 10 Amps in the App? If your charger is attached to a breaker panel with 3-phase power, then normal voltage is 205v. 3-phase power is used for large-draw installations such as hotels, shopping malls and factories. My experience is the Tesla...
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    Final payment + trade in question…pick up tmrrw!!

    Tesla can pull directly from your bank account during the purchase. Bring a check with you so you can enter Routing and Account numbers. Much easier than a certified check.
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    Market value for Plaid

    This. We are in the midst of a double, high-speed technology revolution. Things we took for granted for decades - the rate and degree of change in vehicle technology; the rate of manufacturing improvement - don’t hold true anymore. Tesla introduces about a dozen running changes on the...
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    $8K Repairs on 2013 Model S

    Are you looking for a solution or an adventure? The solution path would be to trade or sell your no-longer-reliable well-used Tesla for parts or to a hobbyist. Then purchase a recent model Tesla that will provide superior safety (FSD), range and convenience. The adventure path is to spend an...
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    Is there a reason to get the Tesla wall connector over other level 2 home chargers?

    Another vote for Tesla High Power Wall Connector (HPWC). We installed the first one (version 2) nearly 6 years ago on an exterior wall at home and it’s still going strong. Installed the second (also version 2) in a detached garage about 3 years ago. Also working flawlessly. Last year we...
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    The slippery slope of electrical upgrades - or help I'm still charging at 120V!

    Even if you’re not ready to spring for 200 Amp service, at least get future-ready to the extent your budget allows. - Consult one or two recommended electricians for estimates on the best option for a 200 Amp panel. Total replacement or twin panels. - Also get estimates to run a 100 Amp...
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    UPGRADING SINGLE to DUAL/ TWIN ONBOARD CHARGERS, possible? how? prog?

    You can use PlugShare website find nearby 16 KW or higher L2 chargers in your area. @henderrj has a good point - limit charge current to 60 or 70 Amps. If you travel near Philadelphia, ping me and we can test with one of my HPWCs. They share a 100 Amp circuit. A friend with an older S85...
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    New Tesla/EV owner and first-time FSD beta user - is this a joke?

    During a road trip with a grandson, I found, while in an unfamiliar town, FSDb made fewer wrong turns and had better orientation than either of the humans. The grandson has a learner’s permit. On the highway I had him enable FSDb. We could discuss the “long game” on the highway while the car...
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    CCS Retrofit Availability (2023)

    I purchased the Tesla CHAdeMO adapter in 2017. Periodic SC firmware updates improved odds of successful connection, likely due to DCFC vendor protocol variations similar to CCS today. The one time I needed the adapter - JFK cell phone lot April 2023, before I had the CCS upgrade - it was in my...
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    CCS Retrofit Availability (2023)

    Late note - South Korea Teslas use NACS connections. Tesla offered a CCS to NACS adapter in that market a year or so before the US. There was a small market of South Koreans selling and shipping the adapter to North America customers. That worked for owners with CCS-ready cars. There was also...
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    Model 3 Servicing - a thing?

    “Hope is not a plan.” In the US Tesla recommends service every two years to check fluid levels & condition; inspect brakes and suspension; service cabin air filter. Forgoing suggested maintenance impairs reliability and longevity. It might possibly bar a warranty claim - imagine drive unit...
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    New MSLR - getting poor Wh/Mile efficiency

    When one realizes that a fully charged 100 KWh battery has the energy equivalent of only three gallons of gasoline, it is clear there isn’t a lot of energy to burn outside the motors.
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    2022 Model Y stops responding to all keys

    Could be your 12 volt battery.
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    Model 3 Servicing - a thing?

    I replaced bushings on my 2017 Model S 100D earlier this year at about 90,000 miles / 150,000 Km. Excessive creaking from the front end was the clue.
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    CCS Retrofit Availability (2023)

    I think you have diagnosed the problem. S & X solution was designed for Europe retrofit.upgraded US Charge Port is probably the same as current S & X. I suspect early 3 & Y have an issue with the Charge Port to Internal Charger cables or the internal chargers themselves that make the process...
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    Colorado to Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, TN) and then Loudon, TN, and then Tail of the Dragon…

    Have you done 120 Volt charging before? You will need a few days to reach high percentage charge level. A dryer outlet would be 4x faster.
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    2023 Shipping Movements

    There is one Northbound and one Southbound convoy per day. Convoys cannot pass each other in the canal.
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    2023 Shipping Movements

    Guessing on Mr Miserable behalf: The port backup gives the ship an opportunity for drills, exercises, training or maintenance with no incremental lost time.
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    You all have about talked me out of a Tesla altogether...

    As others said, you’re experiencing “sample bias” - many forum topics address issues that are relatively rare. Several of the most protective parents I know are Pediatricians. Their training and practices expose them to large numbers of children with significant injuries. If they see a child...
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    SIM card change Model S?

    It’s likely the carrier is abandoning frequency bands your SIM card uses in favor of new bands your SIM doesn’t know/support. We’ve experienced that with mobiles in the US. My wife would complain about poor call quality and disconnects with an older iPhone. When I had heard enough, I would...
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    CCS Retrofit Availability (2023)

    Try requesting service through your Tesla App. Battery & Charging category, Charging topic. That’s what I did.
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    2023 Shipping Movements

    Hot news - RORO fire in Newark, New Jersey US. https://jalopnik.com/car-carrier-blaze-kills-two-firefighters-in-new-jersey-1850610311 The fire started among five to seven cars on the ship’s 10th deck as dockworkers and crew members moved vehicles. WABC reports that firefighters from the Newark...