Two days ago I posted the following:
"We drove uneventfully from Phoenix to Santa Fe (the car is a dream!) but, on our return trip to Phoenix Monday morning, we had a total shutdown on I-40 about 40 miles east of Flagstaff. We had enough power to limp off the freeway, got to a good parking area and then soon lost all power."
Several folks have asked for more info when a diagnosis was offered so here goes...
Just spoke with the SC a few minutes ago and have been advised that the problem originated from a defective cable weld in the wiring harness that shorted out, necessitating replacement of both the cable and the junction box.
Apparently this is from a non-Tesla manufactured part. And, as I understand it, there is a maintenance bulletin in effect so it's a known issue.
The junction box has already been replaced and a new cable has been ordered.
There is also a possibility the drive unit has been damaged but they will check the car out and "replace as necessary".
Actually, I think it's pretty cool that the car is engineered in such a manner that I was able to "limp" instead of it just dying right there on the freeway so kudos to Tesla.
Also kudos for the great support they're providing.
"We drove uneventfully from Phoenix to Santa Fe (the car is a dream!) but, on our return trip to Phoenix Monday morning, we had a total shutdown on I-40 about 40 miles east of Flagstaff. We had enough power to limp off the freeway, got to a good parking area and then soon lost all power."
Several folks have asked for more info when a diagnosis was offered so here goes...
Just spoke with the SC a few minutes ago and have been advised that the problem originated from a defective cable weld in the wiring harness that shorted out, necessitating replacement of both the cable and the junction box.
Apparently this is from a non-Tesla manufactured part. And, as I understand it, there is a maintenance bulletin in effect so it's a known issue.
The junction box has already been replaced and a new cable has been ordered.
There is also a possibility the drive unit has been damaged but they will check the car out and "replace as necessary".
Actually, I think it's pretty cool that the car is engineered in such a manner that I was able to "limp" instead of it just dying right there on the freeway so kudos to Tesla.
Also kudos for the great support they're providing.
