Dang that charge port opening is aggressive. Do not remember it being that strong.
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2021+ Model S and Model S Plaid Refresh Issues Thread
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dennis
Model S Plaid
The car has been at a detail shop getting PPF and ceramic coat since the day I got it back from service. I pick it up tomorrow. You can't change the range display from % to miles remotely, only when in the car.
BTW, most people would allow a fellow forum member more than 52 minutes to respond to a post before criticizing...
This product was recommended years ago for Model S interior squeaks… here on TMC.
I purchased it, but never tried it as SC solved my issue.
search on TMC for
“Krytox by Chemours GPL 205 Grease”
Amazon link:Krytox by Chemours GPL 205 Grease, Pure PFPE/PTFE, 0.5 oz Tube (D10170248) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MWLDALQ/
dennis
Model S Plaid
WilliamG
Hinge Fanatic
boonedocks
MS LR Blk/Blk 19”
The problem is the side panels are sticking out and not flush / attached at the top. They have about 1/4 of an inch wiggle room at the top on both sides
Definitely a Service Center issue on yours. As was mine, years ago. Just thought I’d revive a potentially useful remedy of days gone by for those with interior squeaks…
ICUdoc30
Member
I’ve had my 430 plaid for two weeks now. So far only manufacturing issue I’ve seen is the rubber sealant around front passenger door. If I don’t give it a firm close it won’t close completely. I’ve come out in the morning twice and noticed door slightly ajar.
This was an issue early on on my first Model S (2017). Service center said that the seals are stiff when they are new and eventually soften up. Also that the car is so sealed that often the internal pressure prevents the door from closing , Again when the door seals are new and stiff. You can easily confirm this by opening the opposite door or a window to test the validity of that theory. Proven to be true when tested back then.. As predicted, the situation did eventually resolve over time as the seals softened.
Short term solution was to slam the door hard. A difficult habit to maintain.
Really wish they had soft close doors on the new Model S or even better self-closing doors like the Model X.
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love the self-closing doors on our X. Will miss them on the S
MarcG
Active Member
The screenshot I shared was from TeslaFi. I‘ve used it for several years and it’s totally worth the $5/mo. or 50/year.
cascadilla
MSLR Red/Black/FSD/19" 3/23 RN1146, MF443, 9/27
The first Plaid I ever saw in person was purchased by someone in my apartment complex. A couple months later, today, I see that it is gone; replaced by a brand new BMW. I guess he ran into some issues with it!
WilliamG
Hinge Fanatic
MMcFly
Member
What is the EAP? I never heard of it?See this thread:
Autopark is missing
It seems that Autopark is missing from my Plaid. I looked after the 2021.24.4 update and no autopark. I just updated to 2021.32.5 and still no autopark. It is not even in the release notes. Anyone else having this problem? I do have FSD. Just missing Autopark. Here are my release notes.teslamotorsclub.com
It appears that it is only showing up for those in the Early Access Program (EAP).
MarcG
Active Member
Or Early Access Program. Gotta love Tesla acronyms. SC? SA? TA?
WiLz
Member
You can actually get a retrofit for soft closing doors on the prior S: Model S Soft Closing Doors - EVOffer (Tesla Offer) (they haven’t come out with a new kit for the refresh, as I think they are based in Asia). Will likely consider getting it once it is released. I got the automatic opening & closing frunk on my X from them and it works great. I’ve left the S doors ajar a few times since I’ve been so used to the self closing doors on the X.
Early Access Program
“Customers who previously purchased Full Self-Driving will receive an invitation to Tesla’s Early Access Program (EAP). EAP members are invited to experience and provide feedback on new features and functionality before they are rolled out to other customers.”
Service center was supposed to fix panel gaps and the airbag lines update:
1. They "fixed" the panel gaps on the top part of the rear hatch but that created gaps on the bottom part of the hatch instead. They are sending mobile to take a look. Not very confident here.
2. Airbag was deemed to spec because the lines were on another model s they had at the service center as well.
3. They did a pretty poor job of fixing an interior alignment issue on the trim, but it is a little better than before.
Car drives and feels amazing, but for the cost the build quality from the factory remains an issue and then the service center experience is equally as poor.
Don't be shy about requesting (insisting) the interior and exterior alignment be addressed by a 3rd party Tesla-certified body shop. This is what did the trick for our X trunk alignment issues.
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