Help me figure out what my dog damaged in my MYLR

[MtnMarty]

Left our dog in the car while shopping at Costco yesterday and only today noticed chewed up parts left on the floor in the back. I've attached pic of the chewed parts and also managed to find some of the part numbers on Tesla's parts site. I've attached a photo of the chewed parts and also a portion of what I think is the correct part numbers. In the diagram, it appears that parts 10 & 11 (the last 2 on the list) are involved.

All the usb ports and charging pads work and the seat belt and seat functions normally. I'm at a loss in determining what the part labelled 1 gig does. Would really appreciate any help.

 

[thesmokingman]

Looks like maybe the front seat heater element?

 

[MtnMarty]

Looks like maybe the front seat heater element?

however, the front seat heater seems to work, but maybe I should try it again.

 

[thesmokingman]

however, the front seat heater seems to work, but maybe I should try it again.

Ok, the only other thing I can think of is the weight sensor. Or maybe they use the same heating element and its from the rear seat? Try heating all the seats up and hope for an error?

 

[MtnMarty]

Ok, the only other thing I can think of is the weight sensor. Or maybe they use the same heating element and its from the rear seat? Try heating all the seats up and hope for an error?

All the seat heaters seem to work. I discovered that you do have to be seated on the seat to activate the warmer, and all 5 seats are working.

 

[MY1stEV]

1099592-00-F - Driver OS (occupancy sensor?).

Is it the sensor that determines if there is someone seated in the driver seat, and therefore the seatbelt should be buckled?

 

[Watts_Up]

Nowadays, in quest of making environmentally friendly products,
many car parts are made of from biobased natural biodegradable based products.

For example, some biobased materials use plant fibres,
such as process flax, hemp, and sisal or soy-based polyurethane.

As a result many animals, principaly rodents,
have been wreaking havoc causing a lot of damages in vehicles.

 

[Midnightsun]

Remember, there are at least 2 elements in each seat. Butt and Back. When you say the seats heat up, are you only checking the bottom or the back as well? Could be the back one on one side is my best guess.

 

[thesmokingman]

^^Nice catch, I missed the back part.

 

[andaconda]

Ok, the only other thing I can think of is the weight sensor. Or maybe they use the same heating element and its from the rear seat? Try heating all the seats up and hope for an error?

See if you DO NOT get a seat belt nag when someone sits in that seat when you put it into drive.

 

[andaconda]

Air bag deployment may also depend on that sensor.

 

[MtnMarty]

Remember, there are at least 2 elements in each seat. Butt and Back. When you say the seats heat up, are you only checking the bottom or the back as well? Could be the back one on one side is my best guess.

I'm going to try and check that

 

[andaconda]

I'm going to try and check that

Before you went into Costco did you put the car in Dog Mode?

 

[MtnMarty]

Before you went into Costco did you put the car in Dog Mode?

Yes I did. But I neglected to program my dog on how to behave.

 

[andaconda]

Yes I did. But I neglected to program my dog on how to behave.

It's been a couple weeks now -- did you figure out what that part was?

 

[MtnMarty]

It's been a couple weeks now -- did you figure out what that part was?

Thanks for asking. Actually no I haven't. I believe it may be the seat belt sensor for one of the seats. We're going on a bit of trip tomorrow with passengers in the back and will do some troubleshooting. I'm actually not sure what to do. Ask for a mobile appointment? I'm 2 ½ hours from a service center.

 

[andaconda]

I take it that it came from the rear seat - I just presumed it was the front. Well if its a seat belt sensor, and it doesn't trigger any alarm, I wouldn't worry about it. I could be quite sure it's not a heating element. My guess still is that it's a pressure sensor.

 

[andaconda]

Yes I did. But I neglected to program my dog on how to behave.

On a side note about behaving dogs.
My brother had a black lab that he sent to a Dog Obedience School. After 3 days they called him to come and get the dog because they couldn't do anything with him. -- true story --

 

[Gumball]

That part is a seat occupancy sensor, we had a mobile tech out a few weeks back to replace one in my wife’s Model 3. He had to get the seat out,get the seat cushion off the seat, get the upholstery off and the replace that sensor.Pretty smart dog you have!

 

[M3 Dima]

That part is a seat occupancy sensor, we had a mobile tech out a few weeks back to replace one in my wife’s Model 3. He had to get the seat out,get the seat cushion off the seat, get the upholstery off and the replace that sensor.Pretty smart dog you have!

Did this solve the issue of the sensor malfunctioning on your wifes m3? I am troubleshooting an intermitent issue with my occupansy sensor where at times, usually low speed and no seat belt fastened, it doesn't detect the driver in the seat and will automatically set the parking brake.