It was promised by Elon to be a free software update but guess Tesla forgot about that.
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Center horn retrofit for Model S
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We are finally able to order a retrofit to add center horn for those that dislike the capacitive horn button. Doesn’t fix the other issues some have with lack of stalks but a start. For yoke and round steering wheel.
Of course Tesla is charging $2,000 for it. Some other threads on this topic so will try and consolidate them.
Of course Tesla is charging $2,000 for it. Some other threads on this topic so will try and consolidate them.
Just got mine installed by mobile service and took maybe 20 min tops. First impressions are that the material is definitely an upgrade and the center horn works 100% better than the button. The turn signals work as expected and don't appear to have any variance from my old yoke. Overall really happy with the replacement. Was a free replacement due to some peelinng of the old yoke
WeaponX
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Are you in California? Im in Georgia and my appointment is in may they said they are trying it out in California then will gradually roll to other states?
Glad it works well. They really shouldn't be making a profit off the retrofit for round steering wheel. I assume it costs them less than $2,000 to fix their obvious mistake (and a promised free software update).
Muzzman1
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I was under the impression your wife drove your car with her nail file in the palm of her hand and managed to cause the yoke to peel?
.....maybe that was another forum member?
cptnslo
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I’m in Colorado and tentatively my mobile service is scheduled for tomorrow for them to replace my yolk.
I'm in CA and about 30 min from the Fremont factory, so maybe that helps. The tech who came by said the yokes were coming in last week and airbags very recently.
Another note is that the dials for volume and autopilot feel sturdier. It might have been only my old yoke having this issue, but turning the volume with the dial is more precise than previous.
Another note is that the dials for volume and autopilot feel sturdier. It might have been only my old yoke having this issue, but turning the volume with the dial is more precise than previous.
cptnslo
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Just got done with mobile service installing mine. Haven’t had more like 2 min to drive with it. But the material feels noticeably nicer.
For reference I’m in Colorado since someone asked if it was location based.
Before vs after
For reference I’m in Colorado since someone asked if it was location based.
Before vs after
After driving it for a day, all is mostly good. The seams and stitches are little annoying to feel but I shouldn't be complaining with all the other benefits the new yoke brings I do wonder why they have so many seams now - one in front, one in back and the stitches in the middle
Just got my yoke installed today, feels nice. I'm not convinced the material is different than my previous yoke (hope i'm wrong) but obviously has the seams so slightly different feel to it. Horn in its proper placed is definitely the best part.
Sept '21 S with peeling yoke in Massachusetts . Was scheduled for an April 8th mobile replacement but requested a rescheduled to March 28th (as the car will be in Maine that day for the eclipse). On 2023.44.30.8 awaiting FSD 12.3 - just noted that on the service request and await a reply.
I know they have limited part stock locally and are allocating stock to swap out factory yokes on vehicles before delivery (perhaps part of the reason why some S/X owners awaiting delivery are getting their dates pushed). I'm expecting my 3/28 appointment to get pushed out beyond quarter end if it conflicts with an S/X vehicle waiting to go out the door. I'm fine with that.
I know they have limited part stock locally and are allocating stock to swap out factory yokes on vehicles before delivery (perhaps part of the reason why some S/X owners awaiting delivery are getting their dates pushed). I'm expecting my 3/28 appointment to get pushed out beyond quarter end if it conflicts with an S/X vehicle waiting to go out the door. I'm fine with that.
WilliamG
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Probably not a good idea to have mentioned what version you’re on to the service team. On Facebook I read there are people being denied yoke upgrades because techs are following the TSB which states 2024.2.7 required. Why draw attention to that when it’s not required?
Perhaps - but I'd prefer to get bumped in advance than when they show up. They've already responded with a thanks and "we should be good".Probably not a good idea to have mentioned what version you’re on to the service team. On Facebook I read there are people being denied yoke upgrades because techs are following the TSB which states 2024.2.7 required. Why draw attention to that when it’s not required?
WilliamG
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cptnslo
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they can, mobile did my install. Took about 25-30 min. Longer to install the software than the actual install of the new yoke
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