Death of a center screen / touch screen after warranty

[Rockster]

Resurrecting this thread to commiserate. I'm now in the ranks of those with an out of warranty dead MCU. March 2015 build, 74,000 miles.

Sigh.

 

[davidc18]

this is my biggest worry going forward and out of warranty.

 

[Rockster]

this is my biggest worry going forward and out of warranty.

What gets me is that, based upon my research in the past 24 hours, the likely culprit is the failure of $10 worth of flash memory that's been degraded by read/write of tons of useless logging data. It pains me considerably that I'll be paying $3000 for this repair, especially since it was preventable by a better design (less logging; memory that's on a DIMM instead of soldered, etc.).

 

[Tribb]

The stopping of the linux logging does not affect anything, it survives software updates, and does not prevent any.

I've done it to plenty of supported cars. So far zero eMMC failures on cars with reduced logging.

How do we stop the linux logging? What needs to be done and how?

 

[demundus]

How do we stop the linux logging? What needs to be done and how?

Root 'n Scoot

 

[Bebop]

this is my biggest worry going forward and out of warranty.

Absolutely buy the extended warranty when the original one ends.

 

[⚡️ELECTROMAN⚡️]

Is there less wear and tear on it if the car is without internet access for half the day, or does it just make up for it once it is connected?

 

[joer00]

I am in the same boat. 12/31/2014 P85D with 83k miles in HOT Florida which I think is a big factor. I am afraid this is a 100 % failure part

I will keep this thread posted with solutions.

 

[svp6]

Would it be possible to get an MCU from a salvaged Tesla? Probably as good as a refurbished one....

 

[Canuck]

Absolutely buy the extended warranty when the original one ends.

With the cost of the policy and the deductible, I don't think you're any further ahead unless you also need other repairs. Plus, if you invested those funds in places other than the extended warranty, you might be further ahead without it, especially if you don't end up needing the repair (knock wood).

 

[fasteddie7]

I’m at 48k miles and this weird white “halo” around the border of my touchscreen appeared. Not sure if I should just keep it that way or get it replaced before I hit 50k and take a chance that the rebuilt one they put in is going to last.

 

[FlatSix911]

View attachment 323577 I’m at 48k miles and this weird white “halo” around the border of my touchscreen appeared. Not sure if I should just keep it that way or get it replaced before I hit 50k and take a chance that the rebuilt one they put in is going to last.

Replace it under warranty... no need to roll the dice with Tesla

 

[FlatSix911]

Root 'n Scoot

Can you elaborate on the rootkit...

 

[demundus]

Can you elaborate on the rootkit...

You'll have to find someone willing and able to put you on their network, likely voiding any remaining warranties you have

 

[MP3Mike]

View attachment 323577 I’m at 48k miles and this weird white “halo” around the border of my touchscreen appeared. Not sure if I should just keep it that way or get it replaced before I hit 50k and take a chance that the rebuilt one they put in is going to last.

It seems to be a crapshoot on weather you get a whole new MCU or they just replace the screen. I would say replace it as it is likely to only get worse.

 

[Canuck]

View attachment 323577 I’m at 48k miles and this weird white “halo” around the border of my touchscreen appeared. Not sure if I should just keep it that way or get it replaced before I hit 50k and take a chance that the rebuilt one they put in is going to last.

Always best to report it when you discover it. You don't need to schedule the appt -- just send an email and tell them the problem and then you can take your time getting it fixed -- not only in case you get a new part -- but also in case other things develop you want fixed before the warranty expires.

 

[StephenM]

Add me to the list of out-of-warranty with dead MCU. 2013 (March) P85 77k miles. This surprised me as they replaced the MCU 2 years ago. I can't afford this repair, and definitely if it is going to happen every 2-3 years. Very disappointed Tesla hasn't come up with a more reasonable fix for this poor engineering.

 

[rooter]

Add me to the list of out-of-warranty with dead MCU. 2013 (March) P85 77k miles. This surprised me as they replaced the MCU 2 years ago. I can't afford this repair, and definitely if it is going to happen every 2-3 years. Very disappointed Tesla hasn't come up with a more reasonable fix for this poor engineering.

You have 2014, 2015, and 2016 Teslas, and you can't afford to have this fixed?

If you're technical you can fix it.

 

[Familyfirstj]

It's more than a screen but I agree. My top of the line 17 inch lap top cost less and I bought it new not refurbished.
I thought I had more pics but this is what the back side looks like. I'll try to post some more over the weekend.
View attachment 206024

Email rich rebuilds from youtube he could help

 

[Kristoffer Helle]

You have 2014, 2015, and 2016 Teslas, and you can't afford to have this fixed?

If you're technical you can fix it.

More information on this?