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Anyone missing a model S in Southern California?

Discussion in 'Model S' started by Bueno, Feb 28, 2021.

  1. Bueno

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    Came to charge at summit chargers Friday and seen this model s... came back today and it’s still here. Called the police and gave plate number confirmed stolen.
     

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  2. domodan

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    What’s with the noise cone hanging off? I’m guessing the police came and towed it?
     
  3. Bueno

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    Nose cone was hanging when I came back today. By the time I left police still hadn’t shown up. Car was plugged into charger. So the police will have fun trying to get it out.
     
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    Man that shopping cart...
     
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    Maybe that's why the thieves left it - couldn't get the plug undone.
     
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    How can one steal a Tesla? I thought it’s very secure and can’t be stolen?????
     
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    It's possible to remotely copy the FOB but more likely that the thief managed to steal the FOB.
     
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  8. whitex

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    VIN says it's a 2015 Model S, so it's MCU was probably on its last legs. Perhaps the MCU died on the car, making it impossible for thieves to unplug and drive away (after trying to jump start it via the nosecone, which they probably googled how to do).

    See, and you guys thought MCU dying was a bug, it's an anti theft feature! ;)
     
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    For owners of the older Model S fob, you can request the new one (I did last year, and Mobile Service delivered and provisioned it for me).

    Also another reason why you should activate the Pin to Drive, so even if someone steels the fob, unless you provide the code to them, they can't drive away with your Model S.
     
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  10. dannycamps

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    Those idle fees are going to be a b*tch. :)

    Also - if the police can confirm the car was stolen, that means it was reported which means the police should know who the owner is.
     
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  11. whitex

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    And neither can you when your MCU gives up its ghost ;)
     
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    Looks like it was most likely stolen from a used car dealer.

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    How much was the fob upgrade? (I should've requested that when the ranger was here last week.)
     
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  15. BrokerDon

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    What year "older Model S" can the key fob be upgraded to the newer more secure fob ?

    Specifically can I upgrade my 2015 P85D fob ?

    What does this cost?
     
  16. dannycamps

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    Worst. Testdrive. Ever.
     
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    Mine is 2016 January car, did it last year and it cost €141.50 per fob plus €6.21 for 3V battery (tax not included). You should qualify for sure...
     
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    Does the new fob look the same as the older version and/or does it have any different functionality?
     
  19. domodan

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    It must have been owned by a dealer, otherwise the owner could have just tracked it in their app. Stolen on a test drive makes sense. That said, you’d think the OP would notice if it had a dealer plate or advertisement in the plates place like most cars in dealer lots do.
     
  20. Bueno

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    Had a paper plate like if it was just sold pending metal plates. I stated I gave the the police the plate number in original post.
     
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