Better headlights after June 2018 build?

[TEG]

How do you find build date of your car?

There should be a sticker around the driver's door frame with the mfg date.

How to Find a Cars Manufacture Date and Benefit From It

(edit: ninja'ed by chronopc...)

 

[suwaneedad]

They replaced both at different times. Naturally as soon as I left with one dim one repaired the other one crapped out.

At this point both of them are new.

Do they replace the assembly including the outer lens, or just the bulbs or something inside?
My passenger-side eyebrow is dead and being serviced next week. Wondering if I'll need to go visit my wrap guy afterward, or if the lens stays put.
I really don't like the various maintenance visits. Invariably, after a visit something else is out of whack (new rattle/etc).
Pining for reliability that rivals my LEAF, increasingly confident that isn't going to happen with my Model 3.

 

[MP3Mike]

Do they replace the assembly including the outer lens, or just the bulbs or something inside?
My passenger-side eyebrow is dead and being serviced next week. Wondering if I'll need to go visit my wrap guy afterward, or if the lens stays put.
I really don't like the various maintenance visits. Invariably, after a visit something else is out of whack (new rattle/etc).
Pining for reliability that rivals my LEAF, increasingly confident that isn't going to happen with my Model 3.

The headlights are a "non-serviceable" unit. So if you have a protection film on them you will need to get that put on again.

 

[mtndrew1]

Do they replace the assembly including the outer lens, or just the bulbs or something inside?
My passenger-side eyebrow is dead and being serviced next week. Wondering if I'll need to go visit my wrap guy afterward, or if the lens stays put.
I really don't like the various maintenance visits. Invariably, after a visit something else is out of whack (new rattle/etc).
Pining for reliability that rivals my LEAF, increasingly confident that isn't going to happen with my Model 3.

They replaced the entire module including the lens and the wrap went with it.

 

[StellarRat]

I don't know which headlights I got, but I do know that they are BEST headlights I've ever had in a car. The view on a clear night when they switch to high beam is amazing.

 

[RayK]

Another thing that doesn't get mentioned enough is the auto dimming side mirrors and rear mirror. My brother drove my car this past weekend and that was one of the things he noticed right away. It's great for driving at night.

I still would like control over turning the auto dimming OFF. I prefer seeing things at night without any filter, just like I can during the day. I understand that some people prefer the dimming mirrors but Tesla should give us some choice in the matter.

The one I most refer to is that giant paper that was taped to the inside of the rear seat window. ( there is a name for it ) that all new cars get that has the mileage on it. That shows my build month.

It's known as a Monroney Sticker.

 

[chronopc]

I still would like control over turning the auto dimming OFF. I prefer seeing things at night without any filter, just like I can during the day. I understand that some people prefer the dimming mirrors but Tesla should give us some choice in the matter.

I agree it should be optional. I would personally always have it on though because of how bright headlights in new vehicles are.

 

[Msjulie]

The difference IIHS is talking about would be due to a change in the reflector design to gather and project the light more efficiently and wouldn't have anything to do with faulty accent lights.

It would make total sense to me that he could look at my lights, see the reflector pattern and know they were the older lights - as someone mentioned, one would hope that if a light (reflector) revision was being implemented, all quality improvements to-date would be in that same revision.

Anyway mine are fine right now fwiw

 

[eastpointvet]

Anybody with a build prior to June request the headlights be replaced?

 

[voip-ninja]

Anybody with a build prior to June request the headlights be replaced?

Why would you be under the impression that they would replace them? Just because Tesla introduces an updated part doesn't mean we are all entitled to a free upgrade.

 

[TT97]

Why would you be under the impression that they would replace them? Just because Tesla introduces an updated part doesn't mean we are all entitled to a free upgrade.

I'm curious if anyone who did have to have their headlights replaced (for a warranty issue) or own both a pre-June and post-June build even notice the difference?

It feels to me that no one even noticed the difference until the new IIHS rating was released and I believe the rating was a pass/fail issue - if all their measurements hit a certain distance, then the car gets a Good, if it misses some measurements, it gets an Acceptable. The missed measurements could be just a few feet that no one would ever notice but enough to affect Good vs Acceptable rating.

 

[voip-ninja]

I'm curious if anyone who did have to have their headlights replaced (for a warranty issue) or own both a pre-June and post-June build even notice the difference?

It feels to me that no one even noticed the difference until the new IIHS rating was released and I believe the rating was a pass/fail issue - if all their measurements hit a certain distance, then the car gets a Good, if it misses some measurements, it gets an Acceptable. The missed measurements could be just a few feet that no one would ever notice but enough to affect Good vs Acceptable rating.

The only way to know what changed is to get access to details IIHS recorded which would likely document the changes you mention... and you are correct, something as basic as a light sensor collecting a few more lumens at a certain angle from the reflector could have been enough to tip the rating even if drivers wouldn't notice it in 90% of driving situations.

As long as the headlights Tesla used pass requirements they are under no obligation to replace them just because an anxious owner wants "better" equipment.

I am rather flabbergasted that 100% of the time we see a thread pointing out some basic part change to this car there are one or more owners immediately asking if Tesla will upgrade the part for free.

 

[TEG]

I have a pre June build, and find the headlights fantastic. I am not worrying if the newer lights might be any better because I like what I have.

 

[Muskol]

I have a May built car and had one headlight assembly replaced for the signature/accent strip being dimmed. It was replaced only on one side on 10/31 and I haven't noticed any difference between them.