aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
I keep mine covered in the garage, only drive on cloudy days or at night. So far, no bubbles. June 2015 MS
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Bubble formed on screen ... :(
- Thread starter Shadnic
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Bodyhauler
Ruby Duby
Just got my S90D's MCU and Dashboard screens replaced. Had lots of bubbles on both. Now it's like a new car!
The Austin Service Center did a great job!
The Austin Service Center did a great job!
Huachipato
Member
I'd love to get my car's screen replaced, but my concern is that it will just come back in a few years again.
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
I was told I should get a new MCU because the new software doesn't work well on the old MCU and mine is slow! they say bubbles are not a problem
service laughed that v9 sucks. said I should have stayed on 8 !!!???WTF
Bodyhauler
Ruby Duby
SW2Fiddler
We Are Cognitive Dissidents
Mid-2014 S85
My Bubble Buddy grew up, and looks a lot better (now that he extends all the way across the top).
The Service Center gave me an estimate broken down with part-only vs. part-and-labor. That was, I assume, for same version of MCU. I may as well upgrade to a newer version MCU if I'm replacing.
I've been doing my own OOW repairs, but the screen/dash is a little more fiddly than door wiring by what I've heard.
Not a rush (as the bubble-edge doesn't actually obscure anything) but Netflix may tempt me enough to do it!
My Bubble Buddy grew up, and looks a lot better (now that he extends all the way across the top).
The Service Center gave me an estimate broken down with part-only vs. part-and-labor. That was, I assume, for same version of MCU. I may as well upgrade to a newer version MCU if I'm replacing.
I've been doing my own OOW repairs, but the screen/dash is a little more fiddly than door wiring by what I've heard.
Not a rush (as the bubble-edge doesn't actually obscure anything) but Netflix may tempt me enough to do it!
Bodyhauler
Ruby Duby
They supposedly use a new fluid in the screen that won't bubble again. Mine was getting pretty bad so it's 100% better now.
thecloud
As rhythm raced inside, the ship came alive
Hold the phone! What you said there seems important: Tesla Service told you that "the new software doesn't work well on the old MCU"??
If so, that would confirm we shouldn't be moving past v8 yet (if ever) on our MCU1 cars. Also, if they knowingly update our cars to a later version that they admit does not work well on that hardware, that admission may be cause for recourse. I would write down the names and/or descriptions of the service center employees who told you this, while your memory is fresh, just in case.
2014+ has a thicker mounting gasket that keeps the "chrome" trim from making contact with the edge of the screen. I (personally) summarized that was the fix, but could easily be wrong.
Huachipato
Member
KidDoc
Member
Mine is getting the new screen in a few days, $1400 out of warranty with roamer. I have ceramic UV absorbing tint and have had overheat protection on from whenever it was added.
Annoying. Seems like it should be a service bulletin as common as it seems to be on 2012-2015 cars.
Annoying. Seems like it should be a service bulletin as common as it seems to be on 2012-2015 cars.
OrbiterTI4
Member
For those who have replaced a display - how far along did you let the bubbling get before replacing? For me, to date on the instrument cluster, the "bubbles" have spread from the upper right corner to roughly 1/3 along the top and about one cm down the right side.
I'm out of warranty so wondering how long to let it ride.
I'm out of warranty so wondering how long to let it ride.
until your screen does not work because of data logging.
bubbles are only cosmetic -per San Rafael Service tech. old MCU will most likely need replacement first due to software.
Bodyhauler
Ruby Duby
Mine was all along the left side of MCU and just a few on the right. But the Instrument screen was pretty bad.
Hank42
Legacy Supporter
After seeing all of the above posts, I don't feel so bad about the comparatively small bubbling I'm experiencing. Still wondering if there's a way to prevent it from spreading?
PWlakewood
Active Member
If it was me I would replace asap as the gooey stuff can make a huge mess since its leaking out of the bottom
PWlakewood
Active Member
Not just cosmetic. It does not effect screen function but makes a huge mess especially if it drips out the front.
