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    Induction OEM Replacement Tire

    Thanks for your reply. Those tires were in short supply when the Y was initially released, but I was able to buy them last year.
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    New Tow Hitch Cover! The Best Yet!

    I got the same hitch cover from Ungodly Design. It fits well and looks good on my early 2021 Model Y. https://a.co/d/govrFnO For those that don’t like the look of the finger hole, I recommend buying this 7/8” black plastic plug from Lowe’s which fits perfectly and is removable...
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    Kuat bike rack video for the Model Y

    I’ve used the Kuat bike rack for two years and love it. The L-shaped Curt lock works well for me. I also like the Kuat rack dock to store it in my garage. I put rubber silencers/spacers around the end of the bike rack so the holes line up fairly well with the tow hitch. https://a.co/d/jjU6HdN
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    New software update available on March 9th, 2022 for Model Y

    I’m receiving 2022.4.5.18 now
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    Rear passenger unbuckled alert with seats folded down

    The seat belt alert has been a long-standing issue since the MY was released in early 2020 with no known fix. In the meantime you can eliminate the alerts by touching the seat belt warning circle on screen to switch it to baby seat mode. Let us know if Tesla says they have a fix since I have...
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    Kuat bike rack video for the Model Y

    You’re welcome. I bought the Curt hitch lock since it has a nice tight fit to avoid rattling. The original Kuat lock works in many other vehicles which have much more room than the Tesla Y around the tow hitch.
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    Getting new tires??

    Thanks for the info! I wanted to get the Veredestein tires but they appear to be sold out nationwide including Tire Rack. Since I needed two tires today, I bought the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S which also got good reviews although they’re much more expensive.
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    Getting new tires??

    Does anyone have experience with the Vredestein Quadtrac Pro tires on the 20” induction wheels? They get great reviews on Tire Rack but are tough to find. As an alternative, I was considering the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3 Plus.
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    Auto Windshield Wipers

    It is frustrating that the auto windshield wipers are not very responsive, particularly since this technology has been perfected by most other car manufacturers about 10-20 years ago. I think the MY is a great car, but this is definitely one of the sore points for me.
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    OEM Model S Indoor Car Cover $100

    Tesla OEM Model S indoor car cover with storage bag for sale. Used 2013 version but still in great condition since only used occasionally and always inside garage. $100 OBO plus shipping via UPS (estimated at $35; cheaper to East Coast), payable via PayPal. $325 new at Tesla store, but currently...
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    Best Trunk-Mount Bicycle Rack for Model Y?

    Agreed. I finally broke down and had the Tesla OEM hitch installed. I now use the Kuat NV 2.0 hitch rack for my bikes.
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    Windshield Wiper Feature Request

    This is helpful info. That being said, I think all of this would be less important if the wipers did a better job of sensing rain in auto mode. I find it odd that the auto sensing function is not very reliable in my Tesla since this wiper technology has been in existence for 20+ years. Do...
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    Why a Y Needs Mud Guards/Flaps

    I installed the Tesla OEM front mud flaps last Saturday. They were very easy to install (in about 2 minutes) by removing the two original rivets with a flathead screwdriver and pushing in the new ones through the perfectly aligned holes by hand. They look great and I will be testing them out in...
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    What did you own before your Model Y?

    2012 Model S. Absolutely no regrets switching to the Model Y.
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    Why a Y Needs Mud Guards/Flaps

    Too bad RPM doesn’t make them for the MY yet. Wonder if the M3 mudflaps would fit.
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    Regen Braking in cold weather.

    I am experiencing this issue as well, much more than I did on my previous Model S. Are you all getting the “Regenerative braking temporarily reduced” warning? I see this message fairly frequently in temperatures below 50 degrees.
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    All driving assist features disabled in cold weather on model Y

    I have been frequently receiving an on-screen alert stating “regenerative braking temporarily reduced” in temperatures below 40 degrees, however your issue sounds more problematic.
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    New Iphone 12 Pro Max In Case Not Charging On Wireless Tesla Pad

    That was me who used double-sided tape to put a MagSafe charging puck on top of the wireless charging pad. I ran the cable to the USB-C port after unplugging the wireless unit. It works great and have not experienced any issues with the phone moving while driving.
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    iPhone 12 Pro Max and charging

    I had no problem syncing contacts and text messages with my iPhone 12 Pro Max. In addition to checking the Bluetooth settings on your phone, be sure to turn on text message and contact syncing for your phone in the Bluetooth settings menu in your car.
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    iPhone 12 pro max not charging

    Several threads on this issue. I posted my solution in this one: Wireless Charger - IPhone 12 Max
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    Wireless Charger - IPhone 12 Max

    If you’re using an iPhone 12 with a MagSafe case or without a case, you can simply plug in a MagSafe charger into the USB-C port. Here is my simple install using double-sided tape. I subsequently wrapped the white cord in black electrical tape to make it less conspicuous.
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    Wireless Charger - IPhone 12 Max

    That won’t work for charging. The other alternative to wireless charging is running a lightning cable from the USB port.
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    Wireless Charger - IPhone 12 Max

    As mentioned in other MY/M3 posts, the iPhone 12 Pro Max will only charge without a case. I bought a MagSafe charger, secured it with double sided tape on the Tesla wireless charging tray, and plugged it into the USC-C port.
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    iPhone 12 Pro Max and charging

    I did the same thing using double-sided tape so the puck stays in place. It actually charges the phone much faster than the Tesla wireless charging pad using the same USB-C outlet.
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    New 2021 Model 3 and iPhone 12 pro max

    Although you were probably joking, I’m actually installing a MagSafe charger in that very spot using double sided tape so that I can use a case. It actually charges much faster than the wireless pad in my Model Y using the same USB-C outlet.
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    iPhone 12 Pro Max and charging

    Yes, it will charge (albeit slowly) without a case, however I cannot get the 12 Pro Max to charge with a case on, since the phone needs to sit lower on the charging pad. I can get it to charge in the case if I slide off the plastic lip on the bottom of the charging pad, but this would allow the...
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    Kuat bike rack video for the Model Y

    Congrats! Note that if you have the Tesla OEM hitch, you will need to buy a hitch lock with an L-shaped lock since there is not enough room to insert the included Kuat hitch bar between the hitch receiver and electrical socket. Either of these alternative locks would work...
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    Kuat bike rack video for the Model Y

    Great review. I started using my Kuat NV 2.0 rack about three weeks ago with a Tesla installed hitch and am very happy with the new rack. One correction is that the height of the bikes can be adjusted into three different front wheel positions using an enclosed wrench, so there is no need to...
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    2020.44.10.1

    After the previous update, the radio volume would jump to 100% whenever I played an Audible book from my iPhone nearly blowing out the speakers. Thankfully this issue was fixed when I downloaded the 2020.44.10.1 update.
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    Induction wheels - flat tire happens - stock tires aren't made or carried anywhere

    Let me know if you need any additional photos.
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    Sirius radio

    Same here. I also bought an Echo Auto so I just ask Alexa to play any particular Sirius/XM channel.
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    Platform bike rack

    Wow, that is a big error by Tesla. I’m surprised they didn’t immediately update the owners manual on their website. By the way, I finally got my Kuat NV 2.0 and Tesla tow hitch installed last week. I’m really pleased with the sturdiness and look of the bike rack. I also like the extra security...
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    Trailer Hitch questions.... Model. Y

    I thought about buying that hitch lock or this other one from Masterlock (see link below), but was concerned about several reviews mentioning that they corroded or the lock failed after a few months. All products have some bad reviews, so it’s hard to tell which one is really the best...
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    Any after market for Hitch Cover Plate?

    Just got my hitch installed two days ago. I am really anxious to find an aftermarket hitch cover as well. At least it’s a bit easier to take off now that I cut off a few of the tabs. Unfortunately Abstract Ocean said they hadn’t made any progress on making a cover, at least as of October 1st.
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    Trailer Hitch questions.... Model. Y

    It does seem odd. I don’t get the warning when the bike rack is removed, so I don’t think it’s due to a defective sensor. I’ll check with the SC. The Curt hitch bar is the perfect length in the Tesla tow hitch with no excess room to slide back and forth. It’s still a bit of a tight fit where...
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    Trailer Hitch questions.... Model. Y

    I drove in trailer mode today with my hitch rack and one bike installed, however I received sporadic warnings that the “parking sensor(s) may be obscured”. Is this a typical error message when using a bike rack (Kuat NV 2.0) even when in trailer mode?
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    Induction OEM Replacement Tire

    Unfortunately it doesn’t look like they’re made in the right tire size for the MY LR 20” (255/40ZR20).
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    Trailer Hitch questions.... Model. Y

    I finally got my hitch installed by Tesla today. Thanks for the tip regarding trailer mode — I’ll try it out tomorrow. In order to make the hitch cover easier to remove, I cut off a few of the tabs which hold it in place, as suggested on the Living Tesla website. It still stays in place but is...
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    Induction OEM Replacement Tire

    I’m not sure about the new OE tire, however when my current ones wear out I plan to replace them with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ (255/40ZR20). They’re highly rated although some reviews mention that they may be a bit noisier than the OE ones. I used them on my previous Model S and did not...
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    Induction wheels - flat tire happens - stock tires aren't made or carried anywhere

    When I need to replace my 20” induction tires, I would get the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ (255/40ZR20). As others have mentioned, it would be a problem if I got a flat and needed an immediate replacement since Tire Rack states that they are not available until December 4th!
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    Installing Amazon Echo Auto in Model Y.

    Correct
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    Installing Amazon Echo Auto in Model Y.

    I really like using the Echo Auto to listen to SiriusXM as well as Audible books without having to fumble with the phone while driving. Occasionally it has connection issues, especially in the first 1-2 minutes after starting the car. Unfortunately the Prime Day deal has ended so the price is...
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    Model Y Hitch

    Unfortunately I just had the same experience at the Charlotte SC. After making at appointment a month in advance to get my hitch installed, I was told 4 days after dropping off my car that they did not order all the necessary parts (e.g., lower trunk assembly), even though I sent them the list...
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    Regenerative breaking. Model y vs. Model x

    Yes, I too enjoy the stronger regen on the Y versus my previous S. I really like the Hold setting so that I rarely have to use the brakes at all!
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    3D Maxpider Model Y Floor Mats

    My black matte badges took about 2-1/2 weeks to arrive. Ordered on 9/5 and delivered on 9/21.
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    Homelink installed?

    I really like the Homelink option and especially love the auto open/close feature. You can configure it to your preferred sensor distance from the garage and can quickly press skip if you want to stop the automatic function.
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    Rear middle seat unbuckled warning when folded down

    Yes, lots of MY owners are experiencing this issue, myself included. Tesla is aware of it but does not yet have a fix, aside from the advice above. Here is one of many threads on this topic: Rear passenger unbuckled alert with seats folded down
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    3D Maxpider Model Y Floor Mats

    Yes, I just used a screwdriver to break off the back of the rivet on the back of the mat. I’m really happy with the high-quality matte black replacement Tesla badges I received from Mysta Design which screw in through the same holes. Model S/3/X 3D MaxPider Replacement Badges