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Definitely not apples to apples but I had these tires on an older Honda Accord and a Honda Odyssey. They were always silky smooth and super quiet. Excellent wear as well. Was waiting for someone to actually report on these on a M3. Seems EV specific tires are needlessly pricy and arguably not...

I have a 2018 M3 LR RWD. I’m noticing the trunk lid is not opening up all the way as before. Previously, you lift the lid and the struts would sort of raise the lid to the fully opened position. Now, if you don’t manually push the lid up all the way, you risk hitting your head on the partially...

With the new option of activating AP with 1 press down on the stalk, how do you now activate TACC only without AP?

Tidal HiFi streams in my Model3 but only when on wifi or when playing a downloaded HiFi file. I thought I used to be able to stream HiFi files via LTE but not any more. But when I tried to play a song from my downloads it wouldn’t play. Also tried to download a new HiFi file while on wifi in...

I could’ve sworn I used to be able to listen to songs tagged “HiFi” while on LTE. I have little or no downloaded content in my vehicle. Something has definitely changed. I did notice, however, that I can listen to songs tagged as HiFi only while on WiFi while in my garage. I have a 2018 Model...

Tesla mobile service performed trunk lid harness retrofit/replacement at no cost due to recall. Rear camera and rear trunk button issue resolved. Poor Rear camera connection was also causing Autosteer and TACC to not function. All OK now. Took about 35 minutes to complete. Tech was extremely...

My physical rear trunk release button stopped working. I can still open the trunk using the touch screen and a Tesla app. Assuming the actual button itself is not to blame, could this be related to failure of the wire harness recall with respect to the rear camera not coming on? Was concerned...

Anyone notice the Navigation voice prompts now come from the center of the dash? Used to come from all speakers. Noticed this on 2023.6.9 update or one prior. Seems logical to me but caught me off guard. 2018 M3 LR RWD

Have a loud buzzing / humming sound coming from the HVAC fan at speed setting at 7 and above. Makes the entire car vibrate. I just noticed it today of course after the warranty has just run out at 60,500 miles. I typically don’t turn the fan that high so I never experienced that sound before...

I was using Optiwatt. A pretty cool app that sets home charging times baed on your electric bill plan. Only allows charging during cheapest times. Also calculates dollars spent on charging each month. HOWEVER, with 2022.28.2, charging would suddenly stop after 5 minutes. I read on several forums...

Yes, all those things happening. Seemingly with the last update. Super annoying.

Probably already addressed here or elsewhere but I also have a question about range. I have a 10/2018 build M3 LR RWD. Have been charging to 90% since day one. (Have 30K miles) Maybe to 100% a handful of times for long trips. SOC indicates 258 miles @ 90% charge. Is this considered low? Is this...

Sharing my dead 12V battery story. Opened driver’s door, sat down & depressed brake pedal. Oddly pedal popped back up against my foot….weird feeling. Tried to shift to reverse, no reaction. Screen was on then briefly displayed some kind of warning for a split second that my vehicle needed to be...

Just completed a norcal to so cal drive on the I5 yesterday (8/2/2021). Saw numerous carriers with brand new Teslas probably coming from the Fremont assembly plant. Saw a truck full of M3s, brand new with protective wrap, no hubcaps, etc. Several had chrome door handles and trim. Thought this...

Yes, scroll wheel reboot fixes the problem. And yes, the rear view image freezes but both side views remain live. But I wonder why this is happening and which vehicles? Could lead to a potential accident. I’ve experienced this within the last 3 months or so. Mine is a 2018 Model 3 LR RWD

I’ve had this happen about 3 times now in 3 months. Goes back to normal after screen reboot. Getting annoying though. It’s a strange sight seeing the image of my driveway while backing out of a parking space at Costco! And yes, this is a safety hazard. Since this is pretty random and...

Looking for recommendations for a set of mud flaps for a 2018 Model 3. For some reason there are a lot for the MY but not many for the 3. Best fit, appearance, durability, ease of installation, and fair price. (Not necessarily in that order) Thanks!

Anyone have an issue with the GPS voice prompt volume? Mine seems to have a mind of its own. No matter where I set the level, it seems to increase to an annoying level later on. This has been going on maybe within the past year. Mine’s a 2018 LR RWD. Starting to sound like the “other” lady in...

Interesting thread here. I do think black trim looks cool in some instances. But in general, not a big fan. Here’s why. In manufacturing, where I spent most of my career, generally black plastic is the cheapest to produce. You typically used to see base model vehicles with black trim, handles...

Just spoke to Michelin Customer Service. The Pilot Sport EV will be available to purchase July 1, 2021 in the following sizes: 255/45R19 235/45R20 255/40R20 255/35R21 275/35R21 So 18” Aero Wheel people (including myself) are out of luck. Looks like the Primacy MXM4’s again for me. Was hoping...

Just spoke to Michelin Customer Service. The Pilot Sport EV will be available to purchase July 1, 2021 in the following sizes: 255/45R19 235/45R20 255/40R20 255/35R21 275/35R21 So 18” Aero Wheel people (including myself) are out of luck. Looks like the Primacy MXM4’s again for me. Was hoping...

Since mine is a 2018, all 4 ports are USB-A

Anyone notice the front USB ports seem to have a loose fit no matter what is plugged into them? Very different feel compared to say those on a laptop or PC. I’ve tried the original charge cables, aftermarket cables and various flash drives. Wiggle around like crazy. I wonder if this may be...

Have a 2018 LR RWD Oct 2018 build. Original owner. I have EAP but no FSD. Is it worth it to have the FSD Retrofit done? I was told I have been approved for a free retrofit. (Kinda confused I would be approved for free). Anyone else upgraded for free? No real plans to purchase FSD so I guess...

Have an appointment for the FSD / HW3 retrofit at the Burbank CA Service Center coming up soon. Reviews are not the best. Has anyone had this done in Burbank? Your thoughts please. And how long does this take? With Covid spiking, not too excited about spending lots of waiting time in the...

Same issue, driver’s side only. Rocker panel bowed out just below driver’s side door. Repositioned clip and popped it back in. Will have to monitor it to see if it stays put. This is on a 10/2018 build LR RWD.

Not sure if this will work for you but it did for me. I was on a free Spotify 3 month premium trial. When it ended, my card was charged automatically to continue my subscription. I requested to suspend my subscription online and they did so. No more charge. This is when I noticed Slacker search...

I agree 100% with SDkoala’s comments about changing out the filters. Almost need to be a contortionist to perform this task. And I think Tesla really messed up on the design of this filter location and accessibility. Pleased to report, however, after doing the filter swap and Kool-it treatment...

Anyone have a fix for this yet?

For those of you who were successful at getting rid of the AC smell, did you only change out the filters or did you also use the spray foam cleaner? Tesla service recommended only changing the filters. Don’t mind doing it myself....save a few $$’s. Thanks in advance.

Wow...your car looks great. That’s a lot of damage from a deer hit. My final repair cost was a little over $21K. Glad it’s over with. In summary: Date of accident: 10/28/2019 Parts ordered: 11/14/2019 All parts received: 11/25/2019 Car dropped off: 1/6/2020 Car picked up: 1/23/2020 Getting the...

The 3 came home. Almost forgot how to drive it! Been 4 days shy of 3 months since the accident. Body shop did a fantastic job. The only problem is a minor one. Message on screen reads Software Update Required. Contact Tesla Service. Shop thought this would clear up when connected to my home...

I spoke to the shop manager on 1/18 since I didn’t receive any text updates on my repair. Tells me the car should be ready for pickup this coming week!! What a surprise. Told me they will submit a supplement to my insurance for an additional $3000 bringing the total to about $19K. Anxiously...

Just wondering if anyone has had any personal experience with Tesla Auto Insurance. Price comparison Ease of making claims Etc. As you all know, Teslas are expensive to insure. I have a Model 3 currently undergoing a $16K+ repair that I had to claim on my insurance since the at fault driver’s...

The 2 weeks between the collision and parts order was due to getting the estimate done and approved, selecting a shop and the shop’s workload. By the way, I chose a “Tesla approved” shop, not Tesla owned because the Tesla shop said they couldn’t even provide an estimate until Jan 6 which was...

Quick update: My Model 3 is finally going in for repairs..... Date of accident: 10/28/2019 Parts ordered: 11/14/2019 All parts received: 11/25/2019 Car dropped off: 1/6/2020 Wish me luck!!

@dmurphy: My written estimate has no mention of frame straightening....yet. So far parts only. I’m sure things will change as the car goes “under the knife”. I hope and pray there’s no straightening required! Regarding insurance issues: The person at fault had the minimum insurance coverage...

Excellent advice! Thanks for posting. Definitely great advice for any body damage repair for any make/model.

So my parts have arrived and I’m now waiting for my shop of choice to call me in. My issue is the key cards no longer unlock the doors. The cards do enable driving however. I read in the forums this may be a software issue. I receive my usual software updates but they always fail to complete...

My 2018 LR RWD Model 3 was rear ended a month ago and am waiting for my body shop appointment. The car is drivable despite $16,000+ damage. Took about 2 weeks for all the parts to arrive. I posted photos in another thread. My issue is the key cards no longer unlock toe doors. The cards do...

So I finally got the repair estimate: $16,000 + The Tesla approved shop estimates 2 weeks for parts delivery and 3.5 weeks for repairs. I’m comfortable with this shop as they routinely repair many Teslas with very high reviews and customer satisfaction. So now I wait.....

@texas_star_tm3 How fast? Well he laid down skid marks about 25-30 feet long so go figure.

What is the extent of your damage? The guy in Pomona said the reason for the long delay was the type of damage to my car. As far as the rental, the other insurance flat out told me to get the rental through my insurance (AAA) but AAA said my policy covers $35/day, 30 days max. Anything above...

Was also hit by a teenager. Thought I’d share my sob story with you all: Need advice on Rear End Damage

Today’s update: Contacted Tesla Body Shop in Walnut, CA. (Owned and operated by Tesla) Next available appointment....get this, January 6, 2020!! They said I could try another shop that is Tesla certified to see what their workload is like. Excellent reviews on Yelp. They’ve been repairing a lot...

Using Lexar JumpDrive S57 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Mac iOS Would be nice to see the video if it still exists. Not mandatory though as the other insurance already admitted fault. What is a good file recovery program to try? @Big Dog: I just discovered the Tesla Pomona facility and read...

Thanks for the replies. First off, I failed to mention, no injuries were sustained in the collision. Best news of all. This is a LR/RWD. Car is drivable but all kinds of warnings pop up on the screen due to sensors being damaged or gone. Rather not drive it due to the bumper and diffuser...

OK, so this happened yesterday. Got rear-ended by a young kid in an old Pontiac. He had insurance but minimal coverage. His insured advised me to file a claim on my insurance as his will not be enough to cover the repair/rental car. I have AAA and filed a claim immediately and am waiting for the...

I have the exact same noise.....comes and goes. Seems like it depends on the ambient temperature. Haven't been able to do anything about it though. But can be super annoying. (October 2018 build) Any suggestions greatly appreciated!!

Saw the above item at Target. Anyone try it? Fit well after trim? This is for trunk only. Great price for WeatherTech. $42 at Target va. $130 Tesla OEM