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  1. srredbeard

    Music Streaming on Other Device

    The streaming service is now called Live X Live. Uou used to be able to get Tesla to give you the user and password the car uses. That would allow you to log into LiveXLive with the same user as your car on any device of your choosing. You can use Live X Live, just with a different user...
  2. srredbeard

    Phantom cones on display after patch

    So far I have only seen the ghost cones when I am in the right lane and there are roadside reflectors. I submitted a bug report.
  3. srredbeard

    Help Me Decide

    My wife and I have been going up to Oak Harbor pretty much every weekend with either our S or 3 or both. We both enjoy showing off the features of our cars. If Oak Harbor or anywhere near the Superchargers just north of Burlington work IM me. Jeff
  4. srredbeard

    Out door charging rain proofing

    I installed a GE Raintite NEMA 14-50 outlet box at my inlaws. It works great and has been used in heavy rain pretty much every weekend since I installed in. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQWP56/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 There are other options that are rain...
  5. srredbeard

    Car won't charge

    The issue has been resolve at the Renton Service Center. They found the charge port drain tube slightly clogged which allowed a water build up on the pilot signal. A very simple solution.
  6. srredbeard

    Car won't charge

    The Tesla diagnostic technician said it appears to be a problem with the latch. I noticed that the latch does not move. It appears to be stuck all the way down. When the door on my Model S opens the latch pulls down and raises as the door closes. There is no such movement with the latch on...
  7. srredbeard

    Car won't charge

    Our Model 3 won't charge. I just noticed the problem with afternoon. I have tried the HPWC and the portable unit. With either unit the T stays light blue and the handle does not lock. The HPWC and the portable unit both indicate flashing red. My Model S is charging right now with the HPWC...
  8. srredbeard

    Staying On Standard Connectivity?

    Nope, staying with the premium. The maps, traffic, streaming, etc... are all too good to pass on. Also, I am not about to try to explain why my Model S has premium and my wife's car doesn't. My S is prior to July 2018 so I have it included forever.
  9. srredbeard

    Anyone here got a Roadie or raspberry pi zero setup in the model s?

    I use the TeslaUSB build on Raspberry PI ZeroW in both our cars. They work fine and since they self repair when the car doesn't unmount the drive correctly they are much more reliable than a USB. I just found a newer build than I did and am going to give it a try since it adds more features...
  10. srredbeard

    Just got a new update 2019.40.2.1

    I install the update when it comes out. When I first got my Model S I only installed it at home if I didn't need to go anywhere anytime soon. Now I will update it either at home or work.
  11. srredbeard

    Is this a good deal?

    I think the price is probably fine but I would question the sellers knowledge of the vehicle since the only way it has 4 cameras is if half of them don't work. That build date will have AP HW 2.5 and MCU 1. When they state "Full self driving capability" don't assume that feature was...
  12. srredbeard

    Rear glass cracked

    My rear window is getting replaced right now. They want to keep it overnight so I will actually pick it up on Friday since tomorrow is US Thanksgiving. It is covered under warrantee.
  13. srredbeard

    Was going to exchange my wife's Model 3 SR for a Model Y

    I am expecting we will replace my wife's Model 3 with a Model Y. I will replace my Model S with the Tri-motor Cybertruck.
  14. srredbeard

    Cracked Rear Window

    We just noticed a crack in our Model 3 on Friday. I have a service appointment this week to fix it.
  15. srredbeard

    One Pedal Driving Mode Model S?

    I am pretty sure that the new motors are required for this. Raven S and X will get it but not older models. I don't know if you already have a Raven with permanent magnet motor or not.
  16. srredbeard

    How to stop door handles from getting so hot?

    Wish I could help but I live near Seattle so I have never experienced that problem. :D
  17. srredbeard

    Dashcam question

    I have a 2018 so forgive me if I am mistaken about this. I believe you have it plugged into a rear USB port. On mine, and I believe yours as well, you need to plug it in the front ports. The front ports on mine are on the backside, facing forward, of the cubby between the front seats under...
  18. srredbeard

    Three second gaps between dash cam videos

    My Blackvue does not have the same gap that the Tesla cam does. The Tesla system using 4 cameras has some coverage my 2 camera system doesn't. With all 6 cameras I have very good coverage. I don't think Tesla needed to provide a dash cam system but they did and there are lots of people that...
  19. srredbeard

    Thinking about buying a Tesla - Advice needed

    Have you tried www.abetterrouteplanner.com to see if the trip works with either car and what the trip will look like? I would verify that stated range of 310 since that is about 50 miles more than what a P85D EPA range is listed at. If the seller is quoting 310 and it is actually in the 258...
  20. srredbeard

    Three second gaps between dash cam videos

    I just confirmed the same gap. I am using a Raspberry Pi configured to act as a self repairing storage device. I agree that it isn't your storage device.
  21. srredbeard

    How do I disable the noisemaker in my Tesla Model 3

    I don't have a car that makes the noise so I can't test this, but, take the cover off under the front end. You can see the speaker location because there are holes for the speaker. Unplug the speaker. If the car displays an error put a 6 ohm resistor across the plug.
  22. srredbeard

    How do I disable the noisemaker in my Tesla Model 3

    There is no requirement in the law to retrofit.
  23. srredbeard

    How do I disable the noisemaker in my Tesla Model 3

    Yes, by law all electric vehicles, hybrids, plugin hybrids, and battery powered, must produce a sound while traveling less than 30kmh, 18.6 mph. Starting September 1st, 50% of the affected vehicles need to produce the sound. Next year, 100% of new manufactured vehicles need to comply. This...
  24. srredbeard

    Updated iPhone X to iOS 13 now doesn’t work as key [Update: go to Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth]

    I forgot that I had to do this last June when I started using iOS 13 beta. I haven't had any issues since then. It is amazing how many apps use Bluetooth since most have absolutely no reason to access Bluetooth.
  25. srredbeard

    PSA-Front trunk (frunk) unlatched while driving

    Thanks for sharing your experience and the cause. I will make sure my wife and I take this into consideration when loading the frunk. I am certain that the button is a legal requirement to prevent entrapment though the small size kind of does the same thing, not many people would fit. I...
  26. srredbeard

    Tesla, Mercedes, Good Fellas, the Space Shuttle, and other Topics

    The Model 3 isn't as quiet at 70 as my Model S but it is quieter than most cars on the road at that speed. It is quiet enough that having a conversation without a problem.
  27. srredbeard

    Is it "safe" to lock a keycard inside the car?

    I can't even count how many times my wife has done that.
  28. srredbeard

    Tesla audio

    Interesting article. I reluctantly agree that the sound system in my wife's 3 is better than my S with the premium sound package. Until I heard the Model 3 I thought the S had the best factory system I had ever heard.
  29. srredbeard

    2019.24.4 AP stoplight turning?

    I haven't done this in a long time, many software revisions ago, but yes, this is how it is supposed to work and has. When I did it, I was driving my S with AP 2.5 hardware. It followed the car in front of me through the turn but it was a little less than confident about the speed to hold or...
  30. srredbeard

    M3 or 2nd hand MS, MS it is!!!!!

    Sounds like you don't like the Model 3, not the interior, not the exterior. I bought my Model S while waiting for my 3. In my case both have MCU 2 and AP 2.5 so the 3 doesn't have the technological advantage over my S like the two cars you are comparing. I have free supercharging with my S...
  31. srredbeard

    Dash Cam Install for Model S

    About 1/4 or so down this page there are instructions for using the available power source that Kuhz mentioned. This really is a very simple install. Ultimate 2019 Tesla Dashcam Guide | TeslaTap
  32. srredbeard

    Front passenger window randomly goes down

    There are other threads about this issue. I just looked but couldn't find the one that I was looking for. This was happening to us with my wife's model 3, never with my S. The thread that helped indicated that we were likely pressing the window switches while exiting the car. This means...
  33. srredbeard

    Help decide between 2017 Model S vs New Model S

    New. Don't start out with old tech. Get the MCU 2 so you can get all the software features that are being added. Get the air suspension. I wouldn't trade my 2018 air suspension for 2017 springs and the new air is even better. Free Supercharge while nice doesn't add a huge value unless you...
  34. srredbeard

    How many bring your dog in the car?

    Our dogs go lots of places with us in the Teslas. I just don't normally take pictures of it. I will say that for the first time in my life we have two small dogs, both under 25lbs. I do find them easier to take places than when we had two Golden Retrievers and a Beagle.
  35. srredbeard

    Tell me about your part reliability issues, minor adjustments/How not included .

    Since "zero" isn't an option your poll is skewed since a lot of us are unable to provide you any data. Without a zero option your poll is going to make the car look much worse than it probably is.
  36. srredbeard

    Apt Charging Flat Monthly Fee

    I think it was smart of you not to identify the apartment by name, others may jump on it. :D
  37. srredbeard

    Display stuck at 74mph, while car drove just fine

    Yup, I do it whenever I get a "glitch" and there isn't much traffic around. Lights, blinkers, brake lights, all continue to work. I have had the MCU completely lockup once, speed indication, maps, music, all froze. I quick reboot corrected it. Just hold the scroll buttons in until the T...
  38. srredbeard

    Model S to 3?

    I have both an S and a 3 as the picture shows. Like others, we like the S for trips since it has more room and free Supercharing. I like to drive the 3 when I drive into Seattle. I find it easier to get around since it is a little more nimble and smaller. Both are great cars. Depending on...
  39. srredbeard

    Supercharger completed notice?

    I have found Supercharger notifications to be very unreliable. At home charging notifications work great. Unfortunately I don’t really need the at home notifications to work. On Friday I got my first notification alerting me to the charging being nearly complete. This is after nearly 1.5...
  40. srredbeard

    Steering wheel phone mount?

    The drivers airbag is in the center section of the steering wheel. I would think something that sits on the dash in front of the steering wheel would work for what you want. Here is an example of something that might work for you...
  41. srredbeard

    How Can I Politely Decline Speaking To Strangers About My Car?

    I have never turned down an opportunity to talk about either of my Teslas but I am a middle aged guy and have never had anyone box me in so I was not able to leave. I also can't image doing that to anyone. Like others have said the newness will eventually fade and the general public will be...
  42. srredbeard

    Tesla Dash Cam Install and Now Tesla wants $420 to UnDoIt

    Yep, the built in is nice but not great. I witnessed an event today that I would have liked to have saved but I didn't think of it until about an hour later, too late already deleted. With my Blackvue that isn't an issue, with my memory card i save about 3 days of video.
  43. srredbeard

    Replacing MS with a... minivan?

    Keep the S and rent a mini van for those occasions you need more space. As your family grows so will the EV options. The Y is coming out and used Xs will come down in price. Other options will come to market as well.
  44. srredbeard

    Seattle to Mt St Helens trip

    I made that same trip last October in my 75D. My numbers were similar to yours. Great trip report.
  45. srredbeard

    Homelink help - Auto open question

    For it to not close an already open garage door the garage door opener would have to send an "I am already open" signal and the Tesla would have to not send an activation signal. Openers don't send an open or close signal, they send an activate signal, at least none of the openers I have ever...
  46. srredbeard

    Are the Tesla Service Centers bad enough to cancel my Model 3 order?

    My only experience in either my S or 3 was to have the screen replaced in the S due a yellow border. They came to me while I was at work and did the swap without me having to change anything about my schedule. No other manufacture has ever done that. It seems as though you are trying to make...
  47. srredbeard

    What did you name your Tesla?

    My wife named her 3 Obsidian. My S is named Galene, after a minor Greek goddess personifying calm seas.
  48. srredbeard

    Vandalism by 'Muricans Caught on Sentry Mode

    I will be so happy when 2019.16.x comes out so I no longer have to remember to turn Sentry Mode on.
  49. srredbeard

    Software Update 2019.12.x

    The new browser is much better than before. iCloud even works now.
  50. srredbeard

    New screens now available

    If you have that agreement in writing you should be able to hold them to it. I am an engineer, not a lawyer, but this appears to me to be in the sales agreement. There are new screens available and that is the option you chose. I don't see how they can change their mind on this.