Charge dropping 5% every hour when parked inside garage, compressor running

[ekan]

I charged at the supercharger to 80% and when I returned home and parked in the garage, I heard the compressor running and it was running even after 6 hours being parked. It has been running for the last 12 hours now and charge has dropped from 80% to 25%. The AC is also not working - it blows hot air instead of cooling. Never noticed in the last 6 months because the ambient temperature was <70F and only heating was needed. I am worried that the compressor will go bad soon. I have contacted Tesla service but got appointment only after 14 days. I bought my car in Dec 2022.

 

[ekan]

I turned on the service mode and I see this alert VCFRONT_a125_thmlFanlCLatchFault. I dont see any alarms on the driver screen. Has anyone seen this before?

 

[ewoodrick]

Try rebooting (Hold left and right steering wheel button until display goes blank) and see what happens.
Turn Sentry off.
Charge it back up before it gets too low.

 

[ekan]

I tried the above and the problem persists. I think it just reboots the screen computer. I got into the service mode again and got this. Does it give any clues?

 

[Stew-2]

Boy looking at the alert message along with the 0 rpm fan speed and coolant temps shown, what you’re experiencing at least all fits. Hopefully Tesla can get that fixed without much trouble. Failed fan motor it looks like.

 

[Stew-2]

Can’t edit post… do you have a box fan you can put in front of the car to help airflow through the radiator?

 

[ekan]

good idea Stew-2. I just did that. I hope the compressor doesnt die.

 

[ekan]

Now its sleeping like a baby, 30 min after turning on the vornado in front of the grill. The coolant temp has gone down too.

 

[ekan]

does looking at the service console void the warranty?

 

[Randy-12]

does looking at the service console void the warranty?

No looking doesn't.

 

[davewill]

I'd send a message through the app explaining that the car is not usable in this state and requesting your appointment be moved up.