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So they started working a couple of days later with no issue again. Got into the car today and stopped working again. Wonder if this is a software issue.

Yes, saw this, thank you. Just note the instructions here on how the lumbar works are incorrect. It’s actually two separate bags. Press forward: inflates both bags Press backward: deflates both bags Press upwards: inflates the upper bag, while deflating the lower Press downwards, inflates...

I have a tough time with the seats as well. I’m a smaller dude, about 5’5” and 170lbs, so that may have something to do with it. No history of back pain, and have never had it in any other car before. I pay a lot of attention to my posture, seating position, both in and outside of the car. I’m...

I’ve just been doing a two bucket wash with Meguiar’s Gold and a microfiber mit. Dry with Meguiar’s Water Magnet drying towel. Takes 15 minutes and I’ve avoided all the swirl marks Wash Wax All gave my first Tesla.

Hey guys, about 800 miles into my Model 3. During today’s drive the USB ports in the front stopped working - dashcam and phone charging no longer work. Back ones still work. Tried the soft reset using the two buttons on the steering wheel, and tried powering off from the security menu -...

What I mean is that a charge to 90% limits my regen the next morning.

Have my new, second model 3, and noticed something I never did with my first in the summer. After a night of charging in July (lows in the 70s), I have a small amount of limited regen. Is this something new with a 90% charge to preserve the battery better?

Can you delete the files on your drive from your phone? That’s what I would love to be able to do.

Thanks for all the help everyone. Seems to me like maybe a good middle ground (and not having to dish out for a foam cannon) is ONR with Wax is using the two bucket method with a mitt. My car gets dirty, and I don’t get to washing it every week, but it seems like a good compromise.

Thanks! I drive a lot during the week, and the car is usually dirty, so maybe the foam gun is the way to go. Do I need to use two buckets still after the foam wash, or is one with a grit guard okay? I’m assuming you still need to dry with microfiber towels. I tend to be less than gentle with...

So I know this has been discussed to death, but let me explain my current situation. Have my second black Model 3 - with the first one I used Wash-Wax All Waterless wash, and despite my best efforts, ended up with swirl marks all over the paint. Trying to avoid that on car #2, though I’m not at...

Also, companies have trouble deciphering Tesla VINs. Someone who uses NJM said they found out they just assume every car is a performance model since they can’t always tell.

So this is going to sound strange, but when I get in the Model 3 for the first time on hot summer days, the seats feel almost like they’ve expanded and blown up. Think sitting on top of cushy, soft marshmallows instead of IN supportive car seats. Doesn't feel right at all - more like a comfy...

Just got another Model 3 LR RWD and noticed the sticker shows “Lower Trim PUR black” Was curious if anyone knows what the Lower Trim refers to. As far as I know, the car has the premium interior. Seems to have rear heated seats and traffic navigation. Wanted to make sure I got the right car!

After just a few months of ownership the areas around the door handles on my black 3 became badly scratched. If people need to wear microfiber gloves to open your car door without leaving damage, the issue is the paint, not what you’re doing.

I feel like our winters are spent 50/50 above/below 45 degrees. Isn’t abnormal for it to snow one day, then a few days later be at 55 degrees. You were happy with the winter tires’ performance on the 45+ days of winter?

Should mention as well, our winters in NJ tend to be more cold and wet than consistently snowy - making the snow tire debate a tricky one. Places that see consistent snow, I get it - but we may see 3-5 snow storms that result in any accumulation an entire winter here.

We ended up trading in my wife’s Mini Cooper for an Alfa Romeo Giulia AWD. They were having ridiculous leases specials - no money down besides taxes, titles, fees, and $349 a month. Tesla RWD lives another day!

Appreciate the informative and useful responses everyone. This forum has always been fantastic. One more question for everyone: Tesla lists a $1,200 destination charge. I looked at my last Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement (from 8/18) and the destination fee was $0. I only paid a $75...

Hey all, Got my Model 3 LR RWD last August and have loved it. Made it through the first, mild Northern NJ winter on all seasons mostly unscathed, but had one incident getting stuck where I had to get pushed out, and another where the back end went out a little on us at slow speeds (we live in...

Nevermind. Turned out that when I was moving the old files to the trash, they were still taking up space on the drive until I emptied the trash bin. Weird.

So I’ve had almost no issues with my dashcam and sentry mode, until recently. Started getting the white X a week or two ago, which would sometimes go away if I took the usb out and reinserted. Now, all I get is the white X - even after erasing all the files on the drive. We recently got a...

Original got my car in August and did my two week autopilot trial - didn’t purchase. Woke up to a another free two week trial again a few days ago. On 2019.8.6.1

This was a major issue for me when I first got the car. The seat memory restore doesn’t always function correctly. Turning off easy entry and never letting another human being touch your seat again will solve the problem.

Had an incident today that was recorded with my dash cam while driving, but even with the car dead stopped in front of me in daylight on a sunny day, the shot isn’t clear enough to see the license plate clearly. Is this the case with everyone’s dash cam, or could it possibly be the USB drive...

This is also a USB drive that you just plug directly into your Tesla, or do you plug your USB drive into this adapter?

I’m having a tough time understanding how sentry mode works. I’ve turned sentry mode on a few times, and it seems to always record when enabled - not just when someone approaches the car. If sentry is turned on, it’s saving files to the USB drive. I have tons of footage of my car just parked...

This was my thought also, but left phones inside the house and tried again - still nothing. It should work even when plugged in and charging, correct?

Thanks! But from my understanding, even if all you’re doing is walking around, the car should be flashing it’s lights and displaying a warning on the screen. Mine does nothing.

Sorry guys, not gonna dig through 45 pages, so forgive me if asked already: Just updated tonight, and Sentry mode doesn’t seem to do anything when I walk around, touch, or shake the car. This the case for anyone else?

Curious how these work rear facing with a newborn. Aren’t most newborn car seats carriers?

My wife and I have our first coming, and we bought the Model 3 to be our bigger family car - so I guess it’s a all a matter of perspective! We’re coming from a Fiat 500 and Mini Cooper - we sold the Fiat for the Tesla but are keeping the Mini as our second car. We’re also smaller people - 5’5”...

Thanks! Running the same version. Every minor issue I’ve had has been addressed by a software update, rather than the service center, so wanted to see if others were experiencing the same before making an appointment.

Noticing my internal thermostat is showing unusually high temperatures when not in the car. See the image below. Outside temp is about 42 degrees. Car was parked outside and not plugged in for about an hour and fifteen with no battery drain, so I don’t think the heat is actually running...

I traded in a Fiat 500 for my Model 3 in August. If you offered me the $2,250 that I “lost” on my Model 3 to drive my Fiat for another six months I’d throw the money back in your face.

Would be nice to get free EAP though as a thank you though :)

LR RWD, I paid $49,000 with a $7500 tax credit. Today the car is $43,000 with a $3750 tax credit. I’m taking a $2,250 hit, yes, but I wouldn’t trade back the six months I’ve had with this car.

LR RWD has gone from $49,000 since I purchased it in August to $43,000. Even with the extra $3750 tax credit, it’s $2,250 cheaper than what I paid for it. The price of early adaptation I guess! People out there getting this car for $35k are getting a steal.

Thanks guys. Yes, this is the bit he was referring to: “The manufacturer or domestic distributor should be able to provide you with a copy of the IRS letter acknowledging the certification of the vehicle.” He’s just being extra safe and trying to protect me in case the IRS does give issue...

Hey guys, My accountant just said that in the rules for the EV tax credit, you need to be able to present a certificate of certification from the car manufacturer IF asked for it. Meaning you don’t need it to do your return, but will need it if audited. Did anyone get some kind of certificate...

Tried my best to capture it in the video. Sound happens when I’m done driving and car is powering down. Comes from the air intake in the front, bottom part of the car. Sounds like some kind of motor dying. Anyone have any ideas what this could be?

Nice! I think Land Rovers are the nicest looking SUVs on the road. I just can’t ever see myself driving an SUV.

For anyone who’s had their chrome trim damaged by the window not retracting, my service center replaced it free of charge, no questions asked.

A recent software update seems to have fixed the driver profiles not restoring correctly, so that’s made a massive difference.

I do the same and it works fine in my car. Do you have the icon next to the scheduled charging time switched to on? You can see it turn blue when it’s on.

Last night we were visiting family for about three hours. Doors were fine on the way there. Trying to get home, everything was frozen (Car was preheated for 5-10 minutes), but I was able to get all four doors open, but only three closed. One of the windows didn’t lower when closing, hit the...

Same just happened to me. Door opened, but window didn’t go down and when I closed it, it scratched the chrome badly across the length of the door. Anyone know if Tesla will cover this?

I use Wash Wax ALL for interior and exterior. Works especially good on the center console.

Does anyone else have this issue? I could swear mine deflates as well, but I don’t have it set very high to begin with so it’s difficult to tell. My steering wheel in/out doesn’t prompt a save either, and I feel like I constantly have to adjust that as well.

I’m still constantly adjusting the seats after 7,500 miles. Every other car I’ve owned I’ve set it and forgotten it. I swear though the lumbar and steering wheel/in out keep changing on me overnight (neither save to the profile). Driving me mad.