2019.7.11

[run-the-joules]

Brenda, Brenda, Brenda. . .

Brenda, Brenda, Brenda. . .
Next you're going to ask for an implantable RFID chip that will operate your car. You could insert it into your favorite bodily appendage and then either wave it across the B pillar or stand next to the car to unlock it: abracadabra!

I hear you about the cost of the fob. I had a hard time justifying the expense at first but my phone-as-key wasn't working 100% so I bought one. Plus it was getting close to rainy season and i didn't want to get stuck standing outside my car fumbling with my phone and keycard.

The Tesla Model 3 fob IS like early 2000's technology as it functions similarly to my E46 BMW fob, but it has a single button to lock/unlock instead of separate buttons. I like the feedback the car provides by blinking/honking when locking or unlocking with the fob. Yes, it should have been designed with passive entry but it works for me. Maybe I'm one member of the low expectation crowd....

Yeah, I think I'd consider it if my previous car didn't have passive unlock/locking with the fob, but it's one of those cases where I'm too far too deep into the mindset where I don't need to remember to lock the car, and changing it would be a disaster for me.

 

[timk225]

My 3 is still on the 2018.50.6 update. Anyone else or have I not gotten a few updates?

 

[Knightshade]

My 3 is still on the 2018.50.6 update. Anyone else or have I not gotten a few updates?

AFAIK the vast majority of the fleet is still on 50.6, self included

 

[run-the-joules]

My 3 is still on the 2018.50.6 update. Anyone else or have I not gotten a few updates?

2019.5.4 honestly should be an early access release. It’s one of the buggiest I’ve had in my time with the car

 

[dailo]

2019.5.4 honestly should be an early access release. It’s one of the buggiest I’ve had in my time with the car

Seriously, the one time I get a release early and it is a huge disappointment. Wish there was a downgrade button, I haven't been able to use AP ever since upgrading!

 

[gaM3changer]

@run-the-joules and @dailo may I ask what issues you're having with 2019.5.4? I've had it for almost 2 weeks now and my only complaint is the phantom braking, but I see others on 50.6 complain about that recently too. Btw I use AP everyday on my 100 mile roundtrip in LA.

The biggest change that I've encountered is that I don't get the black screen reset anymore when I first get in the car. I was suffering with that issue since delivery back in Nov and 50.6 was the worst with resets almost 90% of the time. So I've been pretty happy with this build.

 

[run-the-joules]

@run-the-joules and @dailo may I ask what issues you're having with 2019.5.4? I've had it for almost 2 weeks now and my only complaint is the phantom braking, but I see others on 50.6 complain about that recently too. Btw I use AP everyday on my 100 mile roundtrip in LA.

The biggest change that I've encountered is that I don't get the black screen reset anymore when I first get in the car. I was suffering with that issue since delivery back in Nov and 50.6 was the worst with resets almost 90% of the time. So I've been pretty happy with this build.

Very frequent braking events, as noted. Sporadically not getting rear camera while losing auto high beams, TACC and autopilot after car starts. Can be cleared with a reboot but still aggravating. Also had data dropouts more frequently as well as the album art being out of sync with the song sometimes when streaming (shows the song I just listened to).

Nothing major, just more annoyances like this.

 

[ord3r]

Oddly enough this firmware has been way more reliable than 50.6 was for me.

 

[dailo]

Very frequent braking events, as noted. Sporadically not getting rear camera while losing auto high beams, TACC and autopilot after car starts. Can be cleared with a reboot but still aggravating. Also had data dropouts more frequently as well as the album art being out of sync with the song sometimes when streaming (shows the song I just listened to).

Nothing major, just more annoyances like this.

Same here but the braking events are constantly happening for me, previous release was very smooth. While in HOV lane if the car to the right is a little close to the left the car just slams the brakes. Worse AP experience I've had over the last two years using it.

 

[derotam]

Seriously, the one time I get a release early and it is a huge disappointment. Wish there was a downgrade button, I haven't been able to use AP ever since upgrading!

I'm on 5.4 as well and I haven't had any problems so far.

 

[absolut20]

5.4 fixed the rebooting/crashing screen bug for me, so I'm happy with it!

 

[run-the-joules]

Same here but the braking events are constantly happening for me, previous release was very smooth. While in HOV lane if the car to the right is a little close to the left the car just slams the brakes. Worse AP experience I've had over the last two years using it.

Yeah, that sums it up. It makes for a very bad user reinforcement/training situation because instead of keeping my foot near the brake when using AP, I'm starting to keep it near the throttle to override bad braking decisions with the presumption being that if the car starts braking and I don't see an immediate problem, that the car is doing something stupid that I need to stop.

From a human factors standpoint this is… not good. It increases the likelihood that the user will actually override what turns out to be a GOOD braking event.

I don't mind being a guinea pig and I'm excited to see if this early access program comes to bear fruit, but I hope it comes with the ability to give more complete feedback.

 

[Zoomit]

This thread is (or should be) about 2019.7.11 right??

Don't cross the streams!

 

[NewTMSMan]

My 3 is still on the 2018.50.6 update. Anyone else or have I not gotten a few updates?

2018.50.6 must be the latest fleet version, I just had my Model 3 in Service and they replaced the charge port door, which requires a reflash and when I picked it up it still had 2018.50.6, just like when I dropped it.

 

[gilscales]

Next you're going to ask for an implantable RFID chip that will operate your car. You could insert it into your favorite bodily appendage and then either wave it across the B pillar or stand next to the car to unlock it

Well Yeah! (waves penis across b pillar area without tip toeing)

 

[MacGreiner]

Don't cross the streams!

It would be bad.

 

[run-the-joules]

It would be bad.

I'm fuzzy on the whole good/bad thing… what do you mean "bad"?

 

[MorrisonHiker]

I'm fuzzy on the whole good/bad thing… what do you mean "bad"?

Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.
— Egon Spengler

 

[Shygar]

Yeah, I think I'd consider it if my previous car didn't have passive unlock/locking with the fob, but it's one of those cases where I'm too far too deep into the mindset where I don't need to remember to lock the car, and changing it would be a disaster for me.

I have this problem when I drive my wife's car or another car. I am now in the habit of walking away and listening for the horn.

 

[RayK]

I am now in the habit of walking away and listening for the horn.

^ This. Although I use my fob to open the car, I usually rely on my phone's walkaway-autolock to occur.