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This morning I have the same problem. How many thousands is this going to cost to fix? Double button reboot did nothing.

My S hasn't been connected for a few months. It will not connect to either my router or extension but sitting in the car my iPhone will connect to both with fast speed. Now it says it is off and driving the car will not fix it. Can't do the update.

I cut one of my yellowed ones open. There are LEDs behind a florescent strip. I am trying to figure out what part # tag indicates that it is one that has had the problem fixed.

Has Tesla fixed this problem with upgraded replacements? I have had two replacements and now another has turned yellow. I see ones on sale on eBay have different descriptions on the part # tag; Like "SAE UPLEVEL". I wonder if the stickers indicate ones have the defect fixed, which I assume...

I would like the quietest tire also. On previous cars I have owned changing from OEM tires spoiled the steering response not necessarily ultimate grip. My 19" S is ready for the 3rd set of tires @ 70K and I have no problem with the OEM Goodyear RSA-2's except that they are noisy. Checking the...

Just fixed that, broken paddle gear. $1000 if you make a service appointment or 4 hours and $8 if you are a good car mechanic.

A couple of months ago I fixed my left rear that presented but wouldn't open. It was the wires going to the microswitch that closes when you pull the handle. It is on the left side of the handle lever arms looking at the back. The wires were dressed so they flexed too much and there was some...

I have had 3 DRL's turn yellow mostly in the inside corner. They are not LED's they are fluorescent. If you look at them in a dark garage you will see them glowing. Inside they have two high voltage leads going to them. I think the problem is with the gas inside getting contaminated or just...

I fixed mine by repairing the broken wires on the switch, $0 but 4 hrs work. Yesterday fixed another door and the repair kit I got from Amazon for $55 had switches that were a different size and would not work so I had to put the old good ones back in. If you got an Amazon kit that may be the...

Sounds like a way to replace hardware with software to make cheaper cars.

Three hours later after working in 90 deg FL weather my door is fixed, and this post definitely helped. I was able to solder the wires back on without removing the switch from the handle assembly. I used a razor blade to cut away the rubber, slid over shrink tubing and soldered the wires back...

Yes my 16 S has had both headlights replaced, not for $1550 by Tesla but with eBay parts and my labor. The went bad at 50-60K mi. and now one of the replacements is turning yellow in the bottom inside corner. The appear not to be LEDs but a florescent bulb with a high voltage power supply. I...

Thanks for the video, it is very well done and complete! I figured there was a microswitch that had the wires broken off. Today I will attempt to resolder and strain relief the wires using the old switch. Stupid design that obviously was not life tested and they have the nerve to charge > $1000...

My 19" S is on the 2nd set of Goodyear Eagle RS-A2. They are cheap at $182 and I really have no problem with them. They seem to last ~ 40K mi and I use 320 wH/mi @ 80 mph. I am in FL and don't need all season tires and wonder if it is worth it to get the $300 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 with eco...

The app for my 16S will no longer open the trunk, frunk or car but horn, summon and lights work from the app. It did work after I had the eMMC upgrade. I did a two-button reset to no avail. I tried to put a service request in but as usual there is no way to communicate correctly with the...

The BIG problem I have had is there is no way to talk to a person. No phone number to call and ask any type of question; except maybe if you select purchase a new car. I have a neighbor friend that just bought a loaded Model 3 but his wife hates the car and refuses to get near it, drive it or...

I wish my S would come to a complete shop. I just talked to someone with a 18 model 3 and his didn't stop but now it does after a software update. It isn't hardware because my S will come to a complete stop with autopilot or just the cruise control. I think they could care less about older...

After replacing my right one the left one is turning yellow on the inside corner. Damned if I am going to spend $1500 to replace a light bulb!

I agree, the reason I got a model S instead of a model 3 is that it is a hatchback. I can put two mountain bikes in it!

For $2500 I hope it fixes the problems with my 4/2016 S. First does it come with any kind of guarantee that it will fix anything? My BIG concern is the eMMC failure problem gone? The other thing that might make me do the upgrade is if the web browser would work again. My car came with a web...

My USB drive that worked before now causes the MCU to crash and not restart!

My 16S I had the passenger's DRL lighting dim and yellow on the inside edge. Tesla wanted over $1500 out of warranty so I got one on eBay for $150 and put it in myself. The other side may go soon. If your warranty is about to expire take a look at your DRLs, seems to be a common defect.

Don't feel bad, I had raven birds eat the weatherstripping on the roof of my S to the tune of $1500 before deductible!

If that is true at the speed of the cars web browser it would take a week to appear on the screen. LOL I fixed my screen! YAAY A post on the Tesla forum said to remove the thumb drive from the USB port. ALL FIXED! You would think Tesla support would know that.

Yesterday I had my 2016 model S MCU crash after trying to open the owners manual. The screen went black and it refused to restart; stuck in a loop of the logo screen popping up. A 30 min call to support was a waste of my time and theirs. They just told me to hold the steering wheel buttons for...

WARNING WARNING!! DO NOT TRY TO OPEN OWNERS MANUAL IF YOU HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM!! Today my automatic wipers seemed not to be working so I touched the Tesla logo at the top of the screen and then "view owners manual" and the screen went black and is now cycling between black, gray with...

Same with my 2016 S. Just a blank screen for release notes. Has Tesla abandoned owners of older cars? None of the releases have made my car do anything useful driving for the last year. It does fart now and has a fireplace and if I had a dog I might not get arrested if I left it in the car...

My S is out of warranty and I am wondering if I should get rid of it as I am not sure I can afford it. I got a crack in the windshield, that was $1600 but it got paid by insurance. The DRL turned yellow that was $1600 but I got one on eBay for $150 and put it in myself. Now a bird chewed up...

$1800 damage by a hungry bird

The weather stripping around my glass roof got chewed up by a bird on my early 16 S. Tesla must have used some tasty rubber. Tesla wants $1860 to replace the rubber out of warranty but my comprehensive insurance should cover but the $500 deductible. Why in the world they designed it to require a...

I just noticed my roof rubber is badly chewed up in several places both sides. It could not have been from the sunroof opening and the rubber is in good condition; not brittle. I am pretty sure what caused it. There was bird crap on the roof where the damage was worst. I can be pretty sure a...

I guess we should make a few YouTube videos about Tesla $1500 light bulb replacements! That might get Elon's attention.

My socket install, was about an hours work and $35 in materials, but my panel was directly on the other side of the wall from the garage. The electrical hookup is actually very simple but if you screw it up or connect it with the power on it is dangerous for life and property. If you are...

Definitely not a software issue but a problem with the headlights. I had my driver's side turn yellow on the inboard edge. With 57K my S is out of warranty and Tesla would not do me any favors, just offered me a new headlight for $1500. I replaced it myself with a new, broken lower tab, one...

My mid 2016 S right hand DRL turned yellow towards the middle of the car. With 57K it is out of warranty and Tesla wanted $1500 to replace it!!! I just replaced it with one from eBay new with a broken bottom mounting tab for $150. Now the new one is a brighter white than the left, LOL. I hope...

I just replaced a LED headlight assy. on my 2016 facelift S. It was about the same procedure but I did not have to take the entire bumper cover off and there is no extra nose piece on the bottom. I did loosen the to front corner fender bolts to get make it easier. The connector was a puzzle on...

My 2016 Model S has a bad DRL/Signature light. The inner edge has turned yellow. My car is over 50K and out of warranty. I wonder if I can get the bulb replaced for less than $1000!!

I have the same problem on my 2016 but it is out of warranty, wish I knew how to fix it without the $$$

The most annoying thing about my model S is that the web browser is useless. Last year it did work but now it is usually almost completely frozen. After a two button reset it will work at dial up speeds. I have called support twice and had two service centers look at it with no results other...

I guess I am pretty handy and the box for my house is next to the garage. A 50A circuit breaker, 3' ROMEX and some clamps plus a box plate and NEMA 14-50 outlet. $37.00 at the Depot!

I was just in Gainesville and a search of the Google Maps app came up with the location. Even though the Tesla did not show it on the map we did a drive by. The station appears to be complete except the lights aren't on and there is a construction fence around it. Looks like is is coming...

My 2016 S HW1 web browser did work but at some point late 2018 it effectively stopped working both on LTE and super fast home WiFi. When frozen you cannot even type in a URL, much less bring it up. A reset with the roller buttons usually makes it so you can type and after a very long delay it...

I recently have been using the phone app TezLab which reports phantom drain. I wonder exactly what this is. The car never goes as far as it reports the range after a charge. I assume this is primarily using the heat, AC and lights; in that order. Of course the computers running is a factor...