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I won't, thanks.

Maybe. But seems to me it's much easier, simpler, consistent to NOT enable the "new-and-improved" [::cough::] one-flip feature. I'll just leave my settings as they are. It's never been a problem in my six years of driving this car.

If I'm reading other comments correctly… you can't. That's most unfortunate. Where I live there are many roads that do not have lines, so AP won't work safely. On such highways, I engage TACC with one flip of the stalk to maintain speed and safe distances from other cars. To no longer have...

Ugh. So much for the notion that Teslas have lower maintenance and repair costs. Even worse, unless Tesla is now installing more robust, durable, reliable PCS in their Model 3 and Y, these breakdowns will only multiply exponentially in the coming years.

I agree that a class action lawsuit is warranted. To repeat myself for the umpteenth time, the electrical components in the High Voltage Battery service panel should be covered under the High Voltage Battery Warranty. Dodging that reality with legalese arguments is pathetic.

Tsk. Typical of Tesla. Good customer service just doesn't put profits in Elon Isherwell's pockets. Sorry to hear this. Good luck in resolving it! I would only suggest that you don't hold your breath.

Originally, as instructed in the "Agreement to Arbitrate" section of my "Purchase Agreement," I sent an e-mail to "[email protected]". All I got back was a typical "boilerplate" reply acknowledging receipt. After several weeks, I continued to write them numerous times, with NO replies. I...

We'll know before much longer.

Do we know for a fact that the PCS is still the same design, and hasn't been "improved" in any way? If so, I suspect that owners of 2019, 2020, 2021 models will soon start to experience this same breakdown. If not, I would surmise that the PCS replaced in my Model 3 is no better than the original.

I am so sorry to hear this. 😣 Given the breakdown of my PCS, Tesla's refusal to cover such repairs under its battery warranty like other automakers, the increasingly erratic behavior of EAP, and the personality disorders of the CEO… I intend to transition to a different EV in the...

That's exactly why I said "maybe" and "I hope" —certainly not a conclusion. NOT holding my breath with Tesla. Ever.

You've got to be kidding me! So NOW they've decided they WILL cover the components in the Battery Service Panel under the Battery Warranty…??? Well, hell… you can bet they're not going to reimburse me for paying for the repair myself after nearly a year of waiting for arbitration to settle the...

Tesla owners traveling through St. George for the Memorial Day weekend will be happy to know that these new v.3 Superchargers are up-and running. I've posted an update testing the system on my website.

Yes, it sure is! I also stopped by there and plugged in to see if the units were working. They are —even though they only show up on the navigation map as a "black" circle so far. I took some photos and a movie and will upload them, then post here a link to them in just a while.

I swung by the site again today, and even got to chat with the Tesla rep who oversees the construction crew. He said they were putting the last finishing touches on the units, and they would likely be turned on, if not tonight, in one or two days. He said the dot will probably appear after two...

Nor will they. Much easier (and more profitable) to require customers to pay to replace expensive, faulty battery electronics.

Okay… I stopped by the site again early this afternoon, and there were no more workers or equipment. There was, however, one Model Y parked in front of a Supercharger. It was not plugged in, let alone charging, but perhaps they'd used it to just test the system earlier…? The plugs were still...

I swung by there a couple of days ago, and they're still working on the site. At least the lines were painted, so it shouldn't be too much longer.

Sorry to hear this! As you might have seen, despite the best arguments I could muster, the arbitrator sided with Tesla. I therefore had no choice but to pay for the repair myself —though for a few dollars less than what they're quoting for you.

For those interested: since the arbitrator for my dispute sided with Tesla, I had no choice but to pay for the repair of my Model 3's PCS out-of-pocket before it deteriorated even further. I have posted a brief writeup of getting that service done. The good news is that my car is once again...

Well… nothing really… I was simply doing what a moderator suggested that I do: start a new thread with THIS title. Tsk. Maybe I'll just delete it.

I wish I had found this info to include in my arguments for the arbitrator, as I think it further bolsters my case. Still… would it have made a difference? Mmmm… kinda doubt it.

Done!

I know that many forum members have been waiting to hear the outcome of my arbitration dispute with Tesla over our PCS breakdowns. I can report that yesterday I finally received notification that the arbitrator decided for Tesla —not for me. More specifically, the arbitrator agreed with Tesla...

Fine. I've edited that nit to include both.

Not that Tesla has ever revealed.

Y'think…? Thanks for such sage advice. 🙄

Actually, the second 16A module in the PCS is now starting to fail intermittently, lowering the charge rate even further.

Yup, that's Tesla's claim. And not what connects the two together. Unlike with other EV manufacturers.

52K. 04/2018.

I'm guessing you hadn't read my original post on this dispute. The problem that owners are facing is that the PCS in the High Voltage Battery Service Panel are breaking down after 50K miles, i.e., beyond the general warranty, yet with only half the miles of the High Voltage Battery warranty.

I know that many forum members in this thread have been waiting to hear the outcome of my arbitration dispute with Tesla over our PCS breakdowns. I tried posting about that decision, but a moderator removed it for lack of more information, so… I will try again here. I can report that yesterday...

I know that many forum members in this thread have been waiting to hear the outcome of my arbitration dispute with Tesla over our PCS breakdowns. I can report that yesterday I finally received notification that the arbitrator decided for Tesla —not for me. More specifically, the arbitrator...

Yes, sigh… I learned that I was naïve to assume differently about this years ago.

I agree! Hope the arbitrator does too. We'll see in another month.

No… see the link. The PCS contains 3 modules, each handling 16A of power. 16 x 3 = 48A total possible charge from an AC charging station. Those modules start to fail prematurely, one at a time. The first one died on me over 9 months ago. Now the second one has died. If the third goes… I won't be...

You must be new to this topic. I am in dispute with Tesla over it, waiting for a decision from the arbitrator. This post might help.

I can report that, two days ago, the second 16A module in my PCS failed. I can now only charge at 16A. I'm going on a roadtrip next week to a location with a destination charger, and if the third module fails… I'll be SOL. :oops:

I can report that, two days ago, the second 16A module in my PCS failed. I can now only charge at 16A. I'm going on a roadtrip next week to a location with a destination charger, and if the third module fails… I'll be SOL. :oops:

Way back last February, the Las Vegas Service Center quoted me $1,738.18. Not sure what the quote would be now. It's not as if I can't afford to pay such a hefty repair bill, but I deem it a matter of principle: components in the HV Battery Service Panel should be covered under the HV Battery...

I can report that the arbitrator has set up a schedule for a "documentary" hearing. The deadline for me to submit my brief was 2 days ago, and I uploaded it long before that. It is now Tesla's turn to upload their brief, after which we can file responses to each other's brief. After that… well...

Fine. So… what constitutes "the battery"? Only the 2170 cells? Not the skateboard that houses them? Not the BMS? The cathodes? Cables? Themal Management System? HV Battery Service Panel? Well… sorry… that's too late for my Brief, but… thanks for your input.

Ugh. So sorry! It's obvious at this point that Tesla was installing shoddy PCS as they ramped up production early on. That mistake is now coming back around to bite them in the arse, yet they're trying to pass the hefty cost on to the owners rather than admit that the HV Battery Service Panel is...

Ugh…! So sorry to hear that. So Tesla is still installing faulty PCS in its vehicles…!?! I would have thought they'd come up with a more robust, durable, reliable PCS by now. Tsk.

Didn't learn much. The Tesla lawyer wanted a "documentary" hearing. I didn't see any point in insisting on a "video" hearing, so I conceded to that option. The arbitrator now wants me to submit an arbitration "brief" with whatever evidence I feel is relevant. Then Tesla's lawyer will submit a...

Absolutely agree! I'll see if the arbitrator agrees also. I have a preliminary online meeting with AAA this Friday.

I'm to have a "preliminary" online zoom with arbitration at the end of the month. Not even sure what that means or what it will entail, but I have it on my calendar.

If someone can "bluetoothjack" the car with a cell phone, why even bother to make a key card? The thief's cell phone will suffice to steal it. Seems to me that requiring a 6-digit PIN in the car to authorize new cards via a connected phone would help thwart such thievery.

Which is a ridiculous necessity. Both our key cards stopped working, so I bought a new set. Yet we can't authorize them without the original cards —which, to repeat myself, stopped working! I have scheduled with mobile service to fix this problem, but I see no reason why one shouldn't be able to...

So sorry to hear that! If this problem is now appearing in cars only two weeks old, rather than 3, 4, 5 years… Tesla is obviously still putting faulty equipment in it HV Battery Service Panels. In your case, since it's a fresh delivery, at least they'll cover the repair under the General...