Completely power off or power cycle the Model S or X?

[Streithorst]

Is there another or better way to power cycle or completely power off the car other than Controls -> E-Brake/Power Off -> Power Off? (I already restarted the center screen by holding down the scroll wheels).

My last software update failed, and someone mentioned in the forums that a complete power cycle fixed it for them.

Thanks.

 

[arcus]

You can try the scroll buttons while pressing on the brake pedal at the same time.

 

[Streithorst]

Thanks. I was actually depressing the brake also. But I've read that doesn't make a difference since you can even do the scroll wheel reset while driving.

 

[arcus]

The reboot with scroll wheels only does a "soft" one. When you do that in conjunction with the brake pedal all the systems are rebooted (hence you can't do that while in motion).

I have also found this excellent thread by @ohmman: Model X Reset Techniques

 

[Streithorst]

Thanks!

 

[mblakele]

Controls -> E-Brake/Power Off -> Power Off

I don't know if it will help, but Power Off performs a deeper reset if you're careful to leave the vehicle turned off for at least three minutes. This has been useful to me when AP HW1 is misbehaving. After starting Power Off, don't touch the brakes or doors or any controls. Use a timer if possible so you get the full three minutes. After about two minutes you should hear some quiet noises as various systems shut down. After the full three minutes, wake the car again with the brake pedal.

 

[Streithorst]

Yes, thanks! I’d read that people said to wait but I didn’t understand why.