My 2013 ms85 just yesterday got the service soon error and the charge dropped from 50% to 0% overnight. Unfortunately car could not drive and required tow. Feel lucky I snagged a loaner Model 3 from Tesla service center for what could be a long wait. This is Milford, CT Tesla Service Center
When my battery warranty ran out last year, I mistakenly assumed new garages who were getting in to Tesla service might be an option. Didn't realize Gruber is on 1 year wait timeframe at this point (Pete Gruber called me and said he's focusing on roadsters and has a backlog of S's in service and shortage of techs). Electrified Garage told me that they could swap a battery but id have to source it and earliest appt in October. 057 in North Carolina seems able to do a swap but Id have to transport to them , earliest appointment is in October, and its tricky since I don't have an alternative vehicle for work / daycare runs. 057 does offer an intriguing service plan to warranty the replaced battery for ~2k
Appreciate @airsailor 's recent post on this matter. I'd love to hear recent experiences of other model S owners who replaced their pack OUT of warranty.
My outstanding questions are - does Tesla offer any warranty for the remanufactured cheaper pack? What was your total out of pocket cost? Is a goodwill adjustment to the total cost ever offered?
I'm bummed but also I bought this vehicle 4 years ago used with high miles knowing this could be a potential issue. In August 2018, it was the cheapest Model S - found it out auto trader for $26,000 with 169k miles. No issues in past 4 years other than charge port replacement and usual tires, 12v batt etc. I love the look of the S vs the 3/Y and it's my first car where total strangers often come up and compliment me on my car. For me, buying this car was a balance of enjoying its sportiness, its environmental impact, and the style. Ive taken good care of it and am willing to invest because entry in any used 3 or older S is around 35-40k+
Please share any experiences with your HV battery replacement out of warranty- appreciate it. Going to decide after official estimate from Tesla whether to go that route or ship the car to 057 and figure out something while it's being serviced.
When my battery warranty ran out last year, I mistakenly assumed new garages who were getting in to Tesla service might be an option. Didn't realize Gruber is on 1 year wait timeframe at this point (Pete Gruber called me and said he's focusing on roadsters and has a backlog of S's in service and shortage of techs). Electrified Garage told me that they could swap a battery but id have to source it and earliest appt in October. 057 in North Carolina seems able to do a swap but Id have to transport to them , earliest appointment is in October, and its tricky since I don't have an alternative vehicle for work / daycare runs. 057 does offer an intriguing service plan to warranty the replaced battery for ~2k
Appreciate @airsailor 's recent post on this matter. I'd love to hear recent experiences of other model S owners who replaced their pack OUT of warranty.
My outstanding questions are - does Tesla offer any warranty for the remanufactured cheaper pack? What was your total out of pocket cost? Is a goodwill adjustment to the total cost ever offered?
I'm bummed but also I bought this vehicle 4 years ago used with high miles knowing this could be a potential issue. In August 2018, it was the cheapest Model S - found it out auto trader for $26,000 with 169k miles. No issues in past 4 years other than charge port replacement and usual tires, 12v batt etc. I love the look of the S vs the 3/Y and it's my first car where total strangers often come up and compliment me on my car. For me, buying this car was a balance of enjoying its sportiness, its environmental impact, and the style. Ive taken good care of it and am willing to invest because entry in any used 3 or older S is around 35-40k+
Please share any experiences with your HV battery replacement out of warranty- appreciate it. Going to decide after official estimate from Tesla whether to go that route or ship the car to 057 and figure out something while it's being serviced.
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