Fellsteruk
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I spoke with the Stockport SC, they said they are aware but its not offered yet.... but I was given the impression it's coming but then so is my death......
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Finally!!!! Tesla installing BioWeapon Defense Mode for non PUP owners
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Seattle Tom
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theoceanwaves
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I would trade the HEPA filter for the older style massive frunk any day.
I bought the filter from the SC last year for $175 and added it myself. Obviously no BWD button, but no big deal. Claims by the SC that it won't fit or will burn something out are absolute rubbish. They simply don't know any better and they don't care to find out.
I might upgrade later on this year once my HEPA is over a year old. It's probably good for longer than that, but I'll at least feel like I've had it long enough.
Fellsteruk
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Which SC? I called Birmingham twice and was told it wasn't possible in the UK.
Birmingham fitted the HEPA filter post delivery in my original X when Tesla offered it in 2017.
Mine was installed in the Bay Area by a Mobile Service tech last week. His orders were quite unclear (he thought he was replacing an existing HEPA filter), but after some calls, he figured it out and installed the new filter in place of the existing placeholder and did some tricks with the computer to make it show the bioweapon "button". Note that his order showed I owed about $320 (which I am guessing is the cost of the new filter + install), so we can pretty safely assume the remaining $180 is the privilege of getting the feature! Oh well, I am happy to officially have the choice at least now.
ChadS
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My filter arrived at the local service center on Feb 22, and was installed a few days ago by a mobile tech as well. This is in the Seattle area.
Seattle Tom
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Ordered in Jan, arrived a month ago, but only had appointment last week. Installed successfully! This is in the Bellevue Service Center (near Seattle).
Fellsteruk
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I think that’s true of the button... but the whole idea of the bio weapon button is that it creates positive pressure in the cabin and needs full speed captain to do this. However even on low speeds the air is still drawn through the hepa filter.
I also find the button useless as you say has to be full speed and in your face rather than any other direction but all air comes through the hepa so the button is mostly a gimmic
Unless I’m wrong andbhappy to be proven so but lookin at the intake of the fan I don’t think I am?
“The bio defense button is designed to allow clean medical-grade air into the cabin and keep contaminated air out. When deployed, it pushes the system into full fresh mode, pulling all HVAC air through the HEPA filter. The fan goes to max speed 11, pulling in enough air to slightly pressurize the cabin, keeping other air from entering the vehicle”
Maybe someone can explain this better... This seems to make me think that when the item is not activated that air is brought into the cabin from different sources such as outside air as well but only when activated all air is pushed through the HEPA filter. I would love some clarification.
Fellsteruk
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Marketing hype......
Turn circulate off and fan speed to 11... you got DIY bio mode.
This has been debated at length and in fact some SC’s have even told customers there is special stuff “not just a filter”
All I will say is look at the parts catalogue, you’ll see that there is one fan and one intake for the air. Regardless of bio weapon mode the air comes in through the massive opening behind the frunk via the pollen filter then out to you I think this is why most people just fit the filter alone as you get the same benefit just no fancy button
Turn circulate off and fan speed to 11... you got DIY bio mode.
This has been debated at length and in fact some SC’s have even told customers there is special stuff “not just a filter”
All I will say is look at the parts catalogue, you’ll see that there is one fan and one intake for the air. Regardless of bio weapon mode the air comes in through the massive opening behind the frunk via the pollen filter then out to you I think this is why most people just fit the filter alone as you get the same benefit just no fancy button
Seattle Tom
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Yup, agree with above few posts. The HEPA filter is always in use - the button is for those times when you don’t want outside air leaking in the cabin so a dedicated button turns the fan speed up. You could accomplish the same by turning the fan speed up manually.
That said, I bought it, because I wanted the big HEPA filter and the coolness factor of having the Bioweapon icon on my screen can’t be overstated. My wife disagrees of course, but she is a woman and is sensible, so I’ve discounted her opinion appropriately.
That said, I bought it, because I wanted the big HEPA filter and the coolness factor of having the Bioweapon icon on my screen can’t be overstated. My wife disagrees of course, but she is a woman and is sensible, so I’ve discounted her opinion appropriately.
Fellsteruk
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Yes... but if your in the UK. Good luck to you trying to get the proper thing fitted or buying a hepa filter and installing yourself, here in the north west of UK it’s impossible.
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