BMS_u029 error message. That sucks.

[NV Ray]

Alas, you get the BMS_u029 error message. Max charge level reduced. OK to drive. Schedule service. What's Tesla say? You need to replace your HV battery.

Well, this sucks. Am I out of warranty? No, whew ! Or yes, I am out of warranty. Well, this sucks.

In my many personal conversations with owners in this Facebook Group (Tesla BMS_u029 | Facebook), reactions range from "it's unfortunate but I'm still happy with Tesla and will keep/fix my baby" to "not sure what I'm going to do" to "Elon did this, I'm not owning another Tesla again. Can we sue?"

Options if you're out of warranty? It all depends what you want to do with your Tesla. Keep it, trade in for another Tesla, get rid of it and never look back again? So, those options include getting new or reman pack from Tesla, or from 3rd party vendor like @Recell or @wk057. Sell car as is at reduced price. There's other options but will not divulge.

Either way we get back to the beginning. This sucks. And they're right.

But hey, we could have our gas engine timing belt break resulting in a costly engine rebuild. That also sucks

 

[wk057]

I've got some alternative solutions to this problem in the works that might be able to help at least make these cars usable again for less than a pack replacement from Tesla or us.

Two different methods in the works. One should be available in the next couple months, the other probably not til late in the year.... but should be good compromise solutions for folks who want to drive these until they're dead.

In the meantime, 057 has the extended service plan which covers this fault, and we also do pack replacements much cheaper than Tesla. So, definitely options for this problem.

 

[EVRider-FL]

Well, this sucks. Am I out of warranty? No, whew ! Or yes, I am out of warranty. Well, this sucks.

How old is your car? The HV battery warranty is 8 years.

 

[NV Ray]

2012 P85, #2446

 

[Recell]

Our RC+ line of remanufactured battery packs were specifically developed in response to the BMS_u029 issue and to provide Tesla owners with an affordable replacement for a failing battery pack.

Leading the RC+ lineup is our RC 210+ battery pack. Dollar-for-dollar, the 210+ is our most popular battery pack to date – a commute-ready daily-driver for under $8,000 - including shipping and installation.

Vendor - Recell Launches Groundbreaking Remanufactured Battery Packs for Model S and Model X

So, we think this is BIG. Today we’re launching our groundbreaking RC+ line of remanufactured battery packs for the Model S and Model X. Leading the RC+ lineup is our new RC 210+ battery pack. Dollar for dollar, the 210+ is our most popular battery pack to date – a commute-ready daily-driver...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[NV Ray]

Our RC+ line of remanufactured battery packs were specifically developed in response to the BMS_u029 issue and to provide Tesla owners with an affordable replacement for a failing battery pack.

Leading the RC+ lineup is our RC 210+ battery pack. Dollar-for-dollar, the 210+ is our most popular battery pack to date – a commute-ready daily-driver for under $8,000 - including shipping and installation.

Vendor - Recell Launches Groundbreaking Remanufactured Battery Packs for Model S and Model X

So, we think this is BIG. Today we’re launching our groundbreaking RC+ line of remanufactured battery packs for the Model S and Model X. Leading the RC+ lineup is our new RC 210+ battery pack. Dollar for dollar, the 210+ is our most popular battery pack to date – a commute-ready daily-driver...

teslamotorsclub.com

You're right. @Recell is one of many solution options that I advise the many BMS_u029 casualties I've personally talked to over the past 6 months. Thanks for being there for us.

 

[NV Ray]

I've got some alternative solutions to this problem in the works that might be able to help at least make these cars usable again for less than a pack replacement from Tesla or us.

Two different methods in the works. One should be available in the next couple months, the other probably not til late in the year.... but should be good compromise solutions for folks who want to drive these until they're dead.

In the meantime, 057 has the extended service plan which covers this fault, and we also do pack replacements much cheaper than Tesla. So, definitely options for this problem.

Any update on your alternative solutions? Thx.

 

[BIZTEam]

Alas, you get the BMS_u029 error message. Max charge level reduced. OK to drive. Schedule service. What's Tesla say? You need to replace your HV battery.

Well, this sucks. Am I out of warranty? No, whew ! Or yes, I am out of warranty. Well, this sucks.

In my many personal conversations with owners in this Facebook Group (Tesla BMS_u029 | Facebook), reactions range from "it's unfortunate but I'm still happy with Tesla and will keep/fix my baby" to "not sure what I'm going to do" to "Elon did this, I'm not owning another Tesla again. Can we sue?"

Options if you're out of warranty? It all depends what you want to do with your Tesla. Keep it, trade in for another Tesla, get rid of it and never look back again? So, those options include getting new or reman pack from Tesla, or from 3rd party vendor like @Recell or @wk057. Sell car as is at reduced price. There's other options but will not divulge.

Either way we get back to the beginning. This sucks. And they're right.

But hey, we could have our gas engine timing belt break resulting in a costly engine rebuild. That also sucks

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That problem is fully reverse engineered and debunked. It is safety mechanism because battery is in defect. Repair the battery and then reset BMS.
Full procedure here.

S X Battery Master training operation manual #2023612001

Parasitic cell damage. Water ingress . Wiring. Crash incident / mechanical damage. Normal tear&wear BMS_f107, BMS_u025, BMS_u029, BMS_f123, BMS_f098, BMS_f097, BMS_u018 -XX Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright C

evclinic.eu

BMS reset algo here.

Model S and X BMS File Reset u029 u025 f107 f123

Model S and X BMS File Reset u029 u025 f107 f123

evclinic.eu

 

[JVL]

That problem is fully reverse engineered and debunked. It is safety mechanism because battery is in defect. Repair the battery and then reset BMS.
Full procedure here.

S X Battery Master training operation manual #2023612001

Parasitic cell damage. Water ingress . Wiring. Crash incident / mechanical damage. Normal tear&wear BMS_f107, BMS_u025, BMS_u029, BMS_f123, BMS_f098, BMS_f097, BMS_u018 -XX Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright C

evclinic.eu

BMS reset algo here.

Model S and X BMS File Reset u029 u025 f107 f123

Model S and X BMS File Reset u029 u025 f107 f123

evclinic.eu

Oh. Only 8,900 Euros for the manual to repair a battery! My dad is a TV repair man, he has an awesome tool kit. I think I can fix it.

 

[Recell]

bhut, bhut, Mr. Hand, that's my pizza...

 

[BIZTEam]

Repair BMS_u029 / BMS_u018 | Facebook
There is a group on facebook with all relevant data and no false positive whinint. U029 is already debunked battery defect

 

[Darmie]

I'm sorry to hear this. I'm glad to see aftermarket stepping up and offering solutions. I gives me hope. I'm tempted to trade in our 2018 MX with 90K but it's such a great car. My wife Karen, not being a car person just had fell in love with it and according to her (Red Dragon) has a personality. Tesla did already change out the original pack with what they noted was a Raven last year.