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Quite, but the model 3 isn’t the only Tesla in the UK...I don’t think this is a Model 3 issue. Didn’t 5hey all come to the UK with the newer version already?
Quite, but the model 3 isn’t the only Tesla in the UK...
That's me. My mcu just died so I was going to buy mcu2 instead of having to pay twice. I might just have to live without mcu for a few monthsI got the same info ... so sometime next year then ... maybe
hope folks dont get caught out by out of warranty failures and having to pay to replace their MCU1 in the meantime.
Ouch! My out of warranty MCU1 <touch wood> is still going but I've been researching what the consequences/options are if/when it fails.That's me. My mcu just died so I was going to buy mcu2 instead of having to pay twice. I might just have to live without mcu for a few months
Thank you for the suggestions. That is really valuable.Ouch! My out of warranty MCU1 <touch wood> is still going but I've been researching what the consequences/options are if/when it fails.
As I have AP1 I've concluded that upgrading to MCU2 wouldn't be of much benefit: it's basically an expensive way of accessing a couple of extra games and a slightly more responsive screen, but anecdotally MCU1 + new chip is fine in terms of driving experience. Since I'm out of warranty there's a good argument that proactively getting the chip replaced by a third party is the most cost-effective and least hassle option. The only thing holding me back is the logistics (I don't know anyone local who does chip replacements) and the slim chance that Tesla decide to do a recall.
On the subject of recalls, I gather if the MCU fails completely it can prevent some key driving functions, e.g. fog lights can't be activated and you may or may not lose the indicators (at the very least there won't be any sound when they are flashing). That's on top of charging restrictions, and possibly HVAC (unless the steering wheel can activate it). For the greater good it's worth contacting Tesla and then, assuming they don't offer a free fix, the DVSA to report a safety defect if your MCU1 fails.
Vehicle recalls and faults
Ouch! My out of warranty MCU1 <touch wood> is still going but I've been researching what the consequences/options are if/when it fails.
As I have AP1 I've concluded that upgrading to MCU2 wouldn't be of much benefit: it's basically an expensive way of accessing a couple of extra games and a slightly more responsive screen, but anecdotally MCU1 + new chip is fine in terms of driving experience. Since I'm out of warranty there's a good argument that proactively getting the chip replaced by a third party is the most cost-effective and least hassle option. The only thing holding me back is the logistics (I don't know anyone local who does chip replacements) and the slim chance that Tesla decide to do a recall.
On the subject of recalls, I gather if the MCU fails completely it can prevent some key driving functions, e.g. fog lights can't be activated and you may or may not lose the indicators (at the very least there won't be any sound when they are flashing). That's on top of charging restrictions, and possibly HVAC (unless the steering wheel can activate it). For the greater good it's worth contacting Tesla and then, assuming they don't offer a free fix, the DVSA to report a safety defect if your MCU1 fails.
Vehicle recalls and faults
Please do report it to the DVSA. I did using this link Vehicle recalls and faultsGood suggestion on reporting the defect of MCU1. I have a similar issue as 4EVar on my 2017 MS. Although my MCU fails intermittently and reboots every 5mins or so even whilst driving but takes quite along time to boot. My car is still under warranty, but Tesla Dartford had a look on Monday and said it was a software issue (which I doubt since it's been occuring for the last 3 software updates). Even though theyve seen issue first hand aswell it's almost as though it's an acceptable/normal behaviour
Nice!! Is there any official links to this anywhere?Tesla can now replace the faulty daughterboard instead of the whole mcu. Cost - .£320 all in.
Can you post a photo of the Software -> ‘Additional vehicle information‘ screen of the loaner?Nice!! Is there any official links to this anywhere?
My MS 2017 is in for diagnosis of faulty screen, theyve said a few times its software related and are reluctant to admit it's the EMMC.
Funnily enough the loaner MS 2016 they've given me has been upgrade to an MCU2.. talk about rubbing salt in the wounds
Can you post a photo of the Software -> ‘Additional vehicle information‘ screen of the loaner?