A couple of people on Reddit get that message. I dont though either no message or charging stopped for me.
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Just got a new software update notification
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A couple of people on Reddit get that message. I dont though either no message or charging stopped for me.
So anytime the cable is in and unlocked I get the message that it’s not inserted correctly. As soon as current is running to the car it locks and that error goes away. If you stop charging the car thinks I guess that it’s unlocking the port, but it isn’t. I have to then activate climate and then go to the charge screen and hit unlock port. It won’t on its own.
Yes I think that’s the intention. That the lock is there only during charging or using climate. Not sure this is a good idea for anti theft though. In my case I can’t steal my own car. Unless I use my secret decoder ring and force it to unlock the port.
Techniques
Member
If this is the case, this update just opened up a world of issues. Especially if you charge in public lots.
This now potentially allows people to pull out your charge cable once the charge is done, or before a scheduled charge. Not to mention Tesla has technically removed a theft deterrent by not having the port lock when the car is locked. Bad Tesla.
Other EVs either don't lock at all (bolt and volt I think) or unlock when fully charged (Nissan leaf). BMW and Tesla (before this update) seem to stay locked after charging done.
I agree with the thought that not locking the port is a bad thing. Especially if using a j1772 connector since that basically means someone could come by and steal the tesla to j1772 adaptor. True the Volt and Bolt dont lock the connector, and to be honest I think having the connector lock causes other issues like if you are done charging and someone comes by and needs access to the station you are effectively ICE'ing the station. Its only because of the tesla adaptor and potential for theft that I think locking the connector is a good idea.
Lon12
Member
Why don't they just give us the option to select always lock charger or not in the software? Easy fix to keep everyone happy.
The Bolt can be unplugged but it sets off the car alarm.
The Bolt can be unplugged but it sets off the car alarm.
Ok after rebooting again, deleting and reinstalling the app and a ton of swearing, it’s operating like others now. Still get the error message but the cable pulls out. It only locks when current is being drawn. When it isnt, the port unlocks and the error message reappears. This time though I can actually get the cable out.
So random unplugging is a possibility now. I like the idea of being away for a week and leaving my car plugged in in my driveway.
So random unplugging is a possibility now. I like the idea of being away for a week and leaving my car plugged in in my driveway.
Techniques
Member
Yeah Tesla needs to send out a patch quick. I like the simple idea of adding an option in the car and app to give you the choice of locking the charge port prior and after a charge.
As of now, if you ever Intend on leaving your car plugged in outside for an extended period of time, (out of town), you now run the risk of someone unplugging your car and your battery draining. They didn’t think about this when creating this update?
As of now, if you ever Intend on leaving your car plugged in outside for an extended period of time, (out of town), you now run the risk of someone unplugging your car and your battery draining. They didn’t think about this when creating this update?
It was the swearingGood to hear. Now we can scratch our heads in unison.
Tony_YYZ
Tezler Guru
Thanks for the recap.
Looks like bug reports are in order for everyone. This seems like it will lead to potential losses of the Tesla to J1772 adapters.
Yep. I actually called this one in to Tesla Support on the off chance I could revert back to 44.1. From now on, I think I will treat these updates like any other and wait for bug reports like this to roll in before deciding to update.
I'm hoping they issue a quick fix here, because how it works right now doesn't make a lot of sense unless your car is locked away somewhere or constantly charging .
Tony_YYZ
Tezler Guru
Got into my car for a second time this morning and heard a thunk. Got out of the car to see if something hit it while i was in the parking lot, didn't see anything. Went back in and heard it again. This time I saw that it was the window going up that extra bit after a few seconds of being in the car.
Caught me off guard.
Caught me off guard.
In Vancouver this morning it's raining and 7 degrees. My car was still charging (non-scheduled charged, but initiated through TeslaFI) when I unplug my cable. Same behavior has before, needed to hit the button on the connector and it would unlock the connector from the car. So far I believe all of these new winter mitigation features are temperature dependent.
If your car was still charging... It doesn't unlock until charging is stopped or completed.
