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Bubble on instrument cluster
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I just had some bubbles appear on my screen - just under the time and at the extreme right edge of the screen.
My car is a Model S P85D which has had the Ludicrous upgrade. It was made in Dec 2014 and delivered in Jan 2015
I am no longer under warranty. Anyone know how much you have to pay to get the repair?
And I saw something about an MCU3 - is that out yet?
My car is a Model S P85D which has had the Ludicrous upgrade. It was made in Dec 2014 and delivered in Jan 2015
I am no longer under warranty. Anyone know how much you have to pay to get the repair?
And I saw something about an MCU3 - is that out yet?
dark cloud
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I think you mean MCU2 upgrade? Yes, see here Infotainment Upgrade
I don't think you just want Tesla to repair this one cluster screen, it would be cost prohibitive. I did it myself for not much $$; I believe the details are in this thread ?
I was pondering the idea of taking my updated cluster replacement out and reselling it before upgrading myself to the MCU2, as I kept the old one with bubbles, but I don't think a few hours of work to do that is worth $100. Meh.
Nice tunes by the way
Post 98 of this thread mentions MCU3 - so that's where I got that info: Bubble on instrument clusterI think you mean MCU2 upgrade? Yes, see here Infotainment Upgrade
I don't think you just want Tesla to repair this one cluster screen, it would be cost prohibitive. I did it myself for not much $$; I believe the details are in this thread ?
I was pondering the idea of taking my updated cluster replacement out and reselling it before upgrading myself to the MCU2, as I kept the old one with bubbles, but I don't think a few hours of work to do that is worth $100. Meh.
Nice tunes by the way
There is no way that I am going to take my own dashboard apart. It does seem like the cost is around $2000 or more. I wonder if it makes sense to have them replace this cluster screen and the MCU at the same time.
dark cloud
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If you get the MCU2 you get the cluster along with it, included in that price. Sorry, should have been more clear.
Did they replace just the screen or the infotainment system under warranty? I have the same issue.
Vaillant
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Also, if you aren’t under warranty and need to pay out of pocket, you might as well get your MCU upgraded (if you hadn’t yet already done it).
Dec. 30 2012 (delivery)
02932 (one of the first 3000 model s
out of warranty
have not informed
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ChooseFreedom
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Hey Trip, yes the upgrade to MCU2 will replace both screens because the cluster and main screens of MCU1 are separate.
MCU2 combines the UI, so basically for MCU2 the cluster acts as a split screen of the main. This means they're connected and cannot be individually replaced like they can for MCU1.
ChooseFreedom
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Jedi, you're right in that it doesn't affect the function of the cluster.
The only thing I've noticed, that may or may not bother you, is when the sun (or other light source) hits the cluster directly, you can still see the portion of the screen that still has laminate, but the portion w/o cannot be seen. So while some of us can deal with the bubbling at the edges, I would find it difficult to be okay with if it were completely delammed.
Thanks for the response. Currently my screen is about 15% drained of liquid. I’ll keep an eye on it as it gets worse.
ChooseFreedom
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Yeah, I just bought my '15 MS 70D less than 2 mo ago used from a dealership. I bought it with delamm already happening on the cluster. But researched the costs both Tesla done and DIY. I talked the salesman into "splitting" the Tesla cost ($1500), they lowered their asking by $750.
Once mine gets to the point where I can't live with it anymore, I'll DIY it for $200.
What I'm looking into is finding a replacement cluster that has been "wrapped". I've seen some that have the edges of the screen taped so that the laminate doesn't leak. Or do it myself if I find a cheaper replacement.
Vaillant
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Has the MCU already been updated? If not, that might be a good idea, especially if it has already been subsidized by $750.
ChooseFreedom
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No, it's still MCU1. I've thought about it and I'm gonna wait.
I just got her a couple months ago, my first TSLA, still learning. This site has been a great resource!
I'm a tinkerer. I do vinyls and such.
So far, I've covered my nose cone w/gloss CF, I've tinted my tail lights, PPF'd my headlights (transitions! Day= Smoke - Night= Clear). Blacked out the chrome. Swapped the interior wood trim for CF. Swapped interior lighting for brighter LED's (blue footwell, white trunks).
My headlights have been acting up and are pretty dim, so I've ordered replacement bulbs that I'll change out when they arrive.
Still have plenty of ideas to do, but I'm on a budget so I have to spread them out.
Would love to upgrade rims, but that's just not happening any time soon. Add a CF spoiler. Wrap the brake calipers.
And I have to save up for spring projects like window tinting, sun shades.
I realize if I held off on all these that I could get the upgrade. But I enjoy the process, always having something to work on.
The time will come when I'm forced to shell out for repairs/upgrades. But in the meantime I'm enjoying the journey.
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