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  1. KN4TX
    Thread

    Cold Air in Cabin

    Model S, Extended Range, born on 5/2020. Delivered 6/2020. My Climate Control has stopped functioning properly. In addition, COLD air comes into...
    Thread by: KN4TX, Jan 3, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: Model S
  2. Reeler
    Thread

    Will the Model Y get a heat pump?

    Rumor is that the Model Y will get rid of the PTC heater in favor of a heat pump with a significantly redesigned cooling system. I have always...
    Thread by: Reeler, Jan 21, 2020, 28 replies, in forum: Model Y: Interior & Exterior
  3. David29
    Thread

    Friendly tip -- Don't block the cabin air sensor!

    My spouse and I were on our way home from Cape Cod after watching my grandson play in a hockey tournament yesterday. it was quite cold, low 20s...
    Thread by: David29, Jan 19, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Model S: User Interface
  4. cstork
    Thread

    Tesla should show how much energy is going to heating

    A main reason range is significantly reduced in cold weather is heating the passenger compartment and the battery. It would be nice if Tesla...
    Thread by: cstork, Jan 17, 2020, 21 replies, in forum: Model 3: Battery & Charging
  5. rrolsbe
    Thread

    Scan My Tesla results

    I own a 2018 M3 RWD and the following is some information I gathered using SMT. With the car not plugged and the ambient temp around 48F the car...
    Thread by: rrolsbe, Jan 15, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Model 3: Battery & Charging
  6. bangtidy
    Thread

    Cabin temp vs seat heaters with 3 passengers?

    I understand that using the seat heater instead of the cabin heating is more efficient, but if the cabin is cold I find that my hands get a bit...
    Thread by: bangtidy, Jan 15, 2020, 15 replies, in forum: The UK and Ireland
  7. selfbp
    Thread

    Does anybody else think the foot vent doesn’t work very well?

    I don’t know if it’s just me but the driver side foot vents on my car don’t warm my feet much at all. They DO blow air I can feel it rising past...
    Thread by: selfbp, Jan 14, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Model S
  8. HHHH
    Thread

    Heater not maintaining settings

    I’ve been noticing every day when I get in my car, the temperature (set to HI in the winter) is still maintained, but the directional setting for...
    Thread by: HHHH, Jan 8, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: Model S: User Interface
  9. CB de Tejas
    Thread

    Model 3 Heater Blows Cold Air

    Bought my Model 3 last June and brought it to South Korea with me and now experiencing my first Winter here. Really frustrated how the heater does...
    Thread by: CB de Tejas, Jan 5, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Model 3: Interior & Exterior
  10. IamMark
    Thread

    How to tell if cabin heater is on

    Alright, probably a stupid question, but is there a way to tell that the cabin heater is being used besides feeling warm air coming out of the...
    Thread by: IamMark, Jan 3, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  11. bigroo42
    Thread

    Heater Issues

    I took my M3 into the SC after reviewing posts about people having the same problems i had (have). The heater, on auto, on hi doesn't blow that...
    Thread by: bigroo42, Dec 21, 2019, 10 replies, in forum: Model 3: Interior & Exterior
  12. DrMike
    Thread

    Servo noise when heater is on

    I have a 2015 70D, and yesterday the heater started making weird noises. Initially, on my way home, it made sort of a repeated clicking noise -...
    Thread by: DrMike, Dec 3, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: Model S: Interior & Exterior
  13. BMW740iL
    Thread

    Diesel Heater

    Hi there, any Tesla model 3 owners who have installed a diesel cabin heater? I found this user story on insideev: As demonstrated by commenter...
    Thread by: BMW740iL, Nov 25, 2019, 9 replies, in forum: Canada
  14. CartMan
    Thread

    Centre Console heater not blowing any air to 2nd row

    Hi, just picked up a new MX last weekend (great service from Heathrow new customer collection team, btw). Having gone over the entire car very...
    Thread by: CartMan, Nov 20, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Model X: Interior & Exterior
  15. hcdavis3
    Thread

    Range drop

    Could this sudden drop be due to my using my heater today? Thanks very much.
    Thread by: hcdavis3, Oct 19, 2019, 9 replies, in forum: Model 3: Battery & Charging
  16. camalaio
    Thread

    Cold range numbers w/ various heat settings

    Hi folks, A quick few notes. I normally get around 135 Wh/km on highways in weather where I need no AC, heat, or open windows. Maybe windows are...
    Thread by: camalaio, Oct 14, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: Model 3: Battery & Charging
  17. khorton
    Thread

    Minimizing Cool Temperature Impact on Range?

    We will be doing our first long road trip with our Model 3 LR AWD starting on Sunday. It may be fairly cool on the morning we leave (temperature...
    Thread by: khorton, Oct 10, 2019, 16 replies, in forum: Model 3: Battery & Charging
  18. samppa
    Thread

    Weird heater problem

    so.. a friend has a weird problem with ptc heater.. maybe you guys can help out. Blows only cold air even at HI heat, then maybe after 30seconds...
    Thread by: samppa, Oct 5, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: Model S
  19. First EV
    Thread

    Wrong heater/AC vents blowing randomly

    2014 model S. The wrong heater/AC vents are blowing. Sometimes the Heater/AC will blow on my feet or the windshield even though I have selected...
    Thread by: First EV, Aug 13, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: Model S: User Interface
  20. Mr Toad
    Thread

    Ventilation without the heater in cooler weather?

    Model 3 has a button to turn off the AC but unlike most other cars, it has nothing to prevent the heater from activating. Here on the Central...
    Thread by: Mr Toad, Jul 30, 2019, 19 replies, in forum: Model 3: Battery & Charging
  21. Sir Guacamolaf
    Thread

    Misc. Model 3 questions

    Winter questions - 1. I remember with my Model S, the heater kinda sucked. My feet were never warm. How is it with Model 3 with an outside temp....
    Thread by: Sir Guacamolaf, Jul 19, 2019, 26 replies, in forum: Model 3
  22. n8dagr8
    Thread

    No Heat Icon, Only Cool For Seats

    Loaded 2018 p100d X. Anyone else getting this? Heated/Ventilated seats always says "COOL" even when the heaters are on. It use to switch between...
    Thread by: n8dagr8, Jun 23, 2019, 12 replies, in forum: Model X: User Interface
  23. dmurphy
    Thread

    Cabin Heater Temp?

    Seems odd to ask this in LATE JUNE, but here we are. It was about 65 degrees F today and raining. My wife got in the car and, because she was...
    Thread by: dmurphy, Jun 19, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: Model 3: Interior & Exterior
  24. Magnets!
    Thread

    Heater not working well

    Couldn't get much heat out of my heater today...not very cold out, but even turning it up to high on both auto and manual modes would hardly...
    Thread by: Magnets!, May 2, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  25. surfrasch
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    HVAC auto setting can a/c be off?

    is it possible to leave the temp setting on auto, but turn off the a/c? I can do this in our past Audi's and Volvo's.....have a long trip later...
    Thread by: surfrasch, Apr 17, 2019, 9 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  26. Tzaloudek
    Thread

    HVAC Heating or Cooling

    Is there an easy way to tell if the HVAC system is heating or cooling? You can tell from the app by the color of the airflow arrows (red vs....
    Thread by: Tzaloudek, Apr 8, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  27. SDRick
    Thread

    Heater On Indicator

    Is there any way to tell if the heater (or air conditioner) is actually on and using power. Often, the ambient outside air temperature is...
    Thread by: SDRick, Feb 12, 2019, 10 replies, in forum: Model S
  28. aspec818
    Thread

    What do you guys leave your HVAC settings at?

    Under normal conditions, do you guys always have your fans blowing? At what temperature is it considered “heating”? I usually leave my fans on at...
    Thread by: aspec818, Jan 12, 2019, 20 replies, in forum: Model 3
  29. ZooSean
    Thread

    Turn the cabin heater on while Plugged in also warms battery?

    I have heated my cabin 15min before I left home today. The outside temperature is -15C, inside cabin was -5C. When I drove not only cabin is warm...
    Thread by: ZooSean, Jan 11, 2019, 7 replies, in forum: Model 3
  30. tdisonedrive
    Thread

    Battery Consumption

    In my first month of a drive, I have driven 1400 miles. I drive in DC Metro traffic every day in this Nov-Dec Cold Weather. I noticed that my...
    Thread by: tdisonedrive, Dec 17, 2018, 23 replies, in forum: Model 3: Battery & Charging
  31. zhu-
    Thread

    200 Wh/mile to use heater?

    Since I received my Model 3 about three weeks ago, I have almost never seen anything under 300 Wh/mile. Usual range for me was easily 350-450...
    Thread by: zhu-, Dec 12, 2018, 120 replies, in forum: Model 3
  32. ElectricStu
    Thread

    Access to the heater assembly?

    How to access the heater assembly. Looking at the Parts Catalog, I'm guessing it's behind the glove box? I have to replace the PTC heater that...
    Thread by: ElectricStu, Dec 11, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Model S: Interior & Exterior
  33. Nocturnal
    Thread

    Solution to saving energy in cold weather (no heater required)

    Get a 12v heated blanket! :p [ATTACH]...
    Thread by: Nocturnal, Dec 3, 2018, 21 replies, in forum: Model 3
  34. Birdman325
    Thread

    HVAC (Heater) Really Does Use a Lot of Energy

    Very unscientific test. - I have a LR AWD Model 3 currently running on the 18” Aero winter package. - Most mornings I do the same drive - first I...
    Thread by: Birdman325, Dec 3, 2018, 35 replies, in forum: Model 3
  35. gavine
    Thread

    Which Heater Setting is More Efficient?

    Let's assume it is 40F outside and cabin temp is set 70F, would it be more efficient to use recirc with AC-on or fresh air with AC-off. I realize...
    Thread by: gavine, Nov 30, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Technical
  36. Minecon_CA
    Thread

    No more "Auto" setting for each section of climate control in version 9?

    Is there a way to have the "Auto" setting for each section of climate control like in version 8 instead of Auto all?
    Thread by: Minecon_CA, Nov 27, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Model S: User Interface
  37. ConcordeSST
    Thread

    Strange window fogging

    I've been noticing the strangest thing with my driver's side window ever since it's been below freezing in my area. Most often during hard...
    Thread by: ConcordeSST, Nov 26, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: Model 3
  38. Birdman325
    Thread

    Cabin Temp Setting in Cold Weather?

    Obviously this is a personal choice, and everyone may have a different view, but now that the cold weather is starting to appear, and it will only...
    Thread by: Birdman325, Nov 8, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: Canada
  39. ElectricStu
    Thread

    Heater problems

    I just got my first Tesla. It's a 2014 Model S P85+. It has the Tech package. It does not have the Winter package. I've noticed the heater isn't...
    Thread by: ElectricStu, Nov 7, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: Model S: Driving Dynamics
  40. timk225
    Thread

    Lifetime average power usage starting to go up with heater use!

    I've got 14,400 miles on my 3, and the lifetime power usage meter has been slowly dropping, it was down to 225 Wh/mile recently. But now that I'm...
    Thread by: timk225, Oct 28, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: Model 3: Battery & Charging
  41. insaneoctane
    Thread

    Don't want heater on, want vent

    Afternoon is still warm enough to require AC. Next morning I keep forgetting and after about 10 minutes of driving I realize heater is on. It is...
    Thread by: insaneoctane, Oct 9, 2018, 150 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  42. elplawn
    Thread

    AC back vents blowing warm air

    Noticed that when AC is on "Auto" the vents on the back blow warm air (even when temp is set to 65*) Took it to Tesla Service and they told me...
    Thread by: elplawn, Sep 25, 2018, 55 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  43. dacpdx
    Thread

    turn off heater?

    so is there any way to turn of the heater? i can’t find one. if the temperature selected is just a little bit warmer than the cabin, i see the red...
    Thread by: dacpdx, Sep 5, 2018, 54 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  44. SageBrush
    Thread

    Fan Only: Peculiarities of the Model 3

    I'd like to spell out a couple different uses of fan only and implementation details. I'll need help on most of it and will try to update this OP...
    Thread by: SageBrush, Aug 6, 2018, 32 replies, in forum: Model 3
  45. Randy Spencer
    Thread

    HVAC set to VENT

    OK, again, why do we not have a section or two of this board dedicated to issues across the entire model lines? Like "Software" or "Interior" or...
    Thread by: Randy Spencer, Aug 4, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Tesla, Inc.
  46. ratsbew
    Thread

    How to stop the car from heating the cabin?

    I'm still new to my Model 3. Sometimes I notice that the car is heating (red user interface for the HVAC) when I really just want low AC. If I set...
    Thread by: ratsbew, Jul 26, 2018, 15 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  47. ML_X60D_Canada
    Thread

    3 tips to significantly increase range in winter and message for Tesla

    I figured I would share some of my tips for increasing range in winter (for longer trips). We have an MX 60D, best car ever, do a ton of driving,...
    Thread by: ML_X60D_Canada, Jan 26, 2018, 68 replies, in forum: Model X
  48. mattack4000
    Thread

    Couple of climate control questions and bioweapon defense HVAC

    Question for you guys regarding the HVAC. #1 Is the heated mirror pretty ineffective for you guys? It takes 10 minutes for water droplets to go...
    Thread by: mattack4000, Jan 25, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Model X
  49. scaesare
    Thread

    Phantom Cabin Heater...

    This morning my car seems to have decided to turn the heater on in rather strange fashion. I seldom pre-heat my car in the morning. Today I...
    Thread by: scaesare, Dec 27, 2017, 22 replies, in forum: Model S: Interior & Exterior
  50. arnis
    Thread

    Tesla Thermal Management System - explanation

    So I would like to explain everything I understand about Model S (very likely Model X is similar) thermal management system. Number in yellow is...
    Thread by: arnis, Mar 25, 2017, 33 replies, in forum: Technical
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