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  1. 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 at 1:52 PM, 3 replies, in forum: Model S: User Interface
  2. jipvk
    Thread

    Air intake filter surfaced

    As most of us have seen, there are various sources to buy a plastic grid to keep the HVAC air inlet under the hood clear of debris. I now also...
    Thread by: jipvk, Nov 17, 2019, 15 replies, in forum: Model 3: Interior & Exterior
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. socal_suburbanit
    Thread

    AC fan running - not charging and parked in cool garage, why?

    Did not drive my car at all yesterday, opened my iOS app once to check on charge level and a couple hours after that was in the garage and could...
    Thread by: socal_suburbanit, Sep 16, 2019, 13 replies, in forum: Model 3
  7. DeedWest
    Thread

    Active Cooling Cycles (While Charging) MYSTERY?!

    Hey everyone. I currently have two 2.5 Sports under my roof - VIN 1414 and VIN 1462. I've noticed something rather spooky recently when studying...
    Thread by: DeedWest, Aug 27, 2019, 10 replies, in forum: Roadster 2008-2012
  8. TimothyHW3
    Thread

    HVAC consumption, how to check and increase range

    I shot a short video explaining how you can calculate the HVAC consumption in an electric vehicle (not just Tesla or Model 3) and how to increase...
    Thread by: TimothyHW3, Aug 19, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Model 3: Battery & Charging
  9. BZM3
    Thread

    HVAC on a timer

    Hey TMC! Since I, like I'm sure many others, leave home and drive home at basically the same time each day, is there a way I can set a timer to...
    Thread by: BZM3, Aug 15, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  10. Viridian
    Thread

    HVAC Fan and Door Handle Issue

    Hey everyone! I purchased a used 2015 85kWh Model S with ~41K miles earlier this year direct from Tesla. I have loved every mile I have put on...
    Thread by: Viridian, Aug 9, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: Model S: User Interface
  11. David29
    Thread

    Has the Model S HVAC system been upgraded over time?

    Does anyone know for certain whether or not, and if so how, the Model S HVAC system might have been upgraded over time? We all know that Tesla...
    Thread by: David29, Aug 8, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Model S: User Interface
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Ciditad
    Thread

    HVAC gone haywire after update?

    I noticed today the following items stopped working after a recent update: 1) Remote A/C control: now it gives me a “failed to turn on climate”...
    Thread by: Ciditad, Jul 5, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  15. 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
  16. Dysong1
    Thread

    Hvac Cold Air Delay

    My wife's 2016 MX 90D has strange AC behavior lately. It puts out lukewarm air for anywhere from 4 to 15 minutes at the beginning of a drive,...
    Thread by: Dysong1, Jun 20, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: Model X: User Interface
  17. DLink33
    Thread

    Less than 1,200 miles, A/C sounds like Lawnmower

    I just took delivery of my model 3 less than 2 weeks ago, and I just noticed the A/C compressor was making a loud fluttering sound as I was...
    Thread by: DLink33, Jun 11, 2019, 21 replies, in forum: Model 3
  18. surfrasch
    Thread

    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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. David29
    Thread

    Why is my car running HVAC when parked at night? Or is it?

    On Sunday night about 11 PM, I checked my Tesla phone app to see how much charge my car had, because I had forgotten to plug it in when I came...
    Thread by: David29, Feb 11, 2019, 17 replies, in forum: Model S: User Interface
  22. bikeandsail
    Thread

    Model X HVAC poor defrost /defog function-Normal or Malfunction?

    I live in NE Ohio where the heater/deicing is used a lot. On my Model X I have always had to manually turn on the defog function and have to...
    Thread by: bikeandsail, Jan 31, 2019, 7 replies, in forum: Model X: User Interface
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. djlott
    Thread

    Phone and Car Heater Settings Conflicting??

    As I was driving home tonight, I kept thinking "wow it's kind of cold in here". So during my commute I kept incrementally increasing the heat...
    Thread by: djlott, Dec 10, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: Model S
  28. Mackaypett
    Thread

    Software Update 2018.46.x

    Teslafi is showing a car with 2018.46.1. Has anyone here seen the release notes?
    Thread by: Mackaypett, Nov 28, 2018, 184 replies, in forum: Model S
  29. 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, 19 replies, in forum: Model 3
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. talhas3
    Thread

    HVAC Faint Clicking Noise

    I was able to capture a video of this faint clicking/rattling noise that I was hearing from the front glovebox area. It went away for the last...
    Thread by: talhas3, Nov 26, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Model S: Driving Dynamics
  34. David29
    Thread

    What happened to the Ionizer?

    Before version 9, there was a setting to turn the Ionizer on or off. the text in the user manual said, "Ionizer: If on, the air ionizer freshens...
    Thread by: David29, Nov 19, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: Model S: User Interface
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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, 43 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  39. TT97
    Thread

    Swiping on Center Screen

    Other than the cards, there are several areas on the screen where you can swipe. As many people are aware, pressing "Navigation" and swiping down...
    Thread by: TT97, Sep 20, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  40. 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, 37 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  41. X509v3
    Thread

    AC and cabin fans not working when unlocking car

    ive had my car just over two weeks and am on a long trip, so I’m still getting used to how everything operates. But I was surprised when twice so...
    Thread by: X509v3, Aug 26, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. zosoisnotaword
    Thread

    Auto and Remote Climate Control Bug - Floor Vent Hurricane

    tl;dr: No matter the conditions, climate control starts at full speed on floor vents when started in auto mode or when started remotely from app....
    Thread by: zosoisnotaword, Aug 1, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  45. BunnyPet
    Thread

    2016 Model S Shot Down HV Battery Fault. ( Battery replace )

    Hello, last week my 2016 model s 75 shut down and had to be towed to the dealership. The determined the HV battery needed to be replaced and so I...
    Thread by: BunnyPet, Jul 26, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: Model S
  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. SOULPEDL
    Thread

    Any way to keep the A/C on for short stops?

    Run into a store, deliver stuff - would be so much easier than having press the app every time (which takes forever on my android phone to wake it...
    Thread by: SOULPEDL, Jul 20, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
  48. zambono
    Thread

    New Model S Dash design...

    In the article they focus on the HVAC, but really of much more import is the new dash design which what seems like a smaller offset cockpit LCD...
    Thread by: zambono, Jun 15, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Model S: Interior & Exterior
  49. salman
    Thread

    Model X Rear AC Fan Doesn't Blow Much Air

    I have a 75D 5-seater Model X and I noticed that the AC in the back of the car does not blow much air and is very weak compared to the front...
    Thread by: salman, Jun 4, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Model X: User Interface
  50. David29
    Thread

    How good is the Model 3 HVAC in winter?

    As someone with a leased Model S and a Model 3 reservation who needs to decide which car to choose soon, I'd like to know how well the Model 3...
    Thread by: David29, Apr 16, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Model 3: User Interface
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