...if Tesla doesn't get their act together soon (within 1-2 years), everyone will move on to other EVs once good alternatives are out (maybe except for the die-hard fans).
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Late 2016 / Early 2017 S Owners: How Are Your Daytime Running Lights Holding Up?
- Thread starter houstonian
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...if Tesla doesn't get their act together soon (within 1-2 years), everyone will move on to other EVs once good alternatives are out (maybe except for the die-hard fans).
what_the_frunk
what the frunk?!
16 S75 RWD 70k miles. I’ve had the driver side replaced twice and passenger side replaced once under warranty.
Passenger side just went out again. This is clearly and issue.... potential recall issue?
Passenger side just went out again. This is clearly and issue.... potential recall issue?
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
Daylight Running Lights are a safety feature... required by law in many countries.
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
DRL, Daylight Running Lights are a safety feature.
How many other recall campaigns can you recall for burned out light bulbs?
Not a thing.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
Nonsense... the DRLs are not bulbs that are user-replaceable.
Of course they are. They just happen to be really expensive.
Again, not grounds for a safety recall.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
Do you really not understand/accept the different safety implications between the intermittent/sudden failure of a control module that completely disables both low beams and a partially burned out DRL strip?
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
Resorting to name-calling when you have no valid argument...
I’ve made my argument. What’s yours? Refusing to engage in rational conversation with smug emoticons isn’t defensible moral high ground...
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
I’ve made my argument. What’s yours? Refusing to engage in rational conversation with smug emoticons isn’t defensible moral high ground...
I presented a clear argument with supporting documents... you, not so much. Time to move on.
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
So then I’ll ask the question again, directly responding to your “supporting documents”.
Do you really not understand/accept the different safety implications between the intermittent/sudden failure of a control module that completely disables both low beams (i.e. disabling all roadway illumination without warning) and a partially burned out DRL strip?
When my passenger side burned out, it caused my turn signal to fail too. That is definitely a safety issue.
There’s something wrong with the design that’s costing someone a lot of money to warranty. And it’s a fault. It isn’t so many hours have passed, so it’s worn out. They’re obviously not intended to be consumables.
My brand new car is in the shop so I’ve got a loaner. Maybe 2015(?) with the HID lamps. That has a switch under Lights to turn off DRLs. I don’t have my car, but I don’t remember seeing that on either my current car or my 2016. That would be nice to have
There’s something wrong with the design that’s costing someone a lot of money to warranty. And it’s a fault. It isn’t so many hours have passed, so it’s worn out. They’re obviously not intended to be consumables.
My brand new car is in the shop so I’ve got a loaner. Maybe 2015(?) with the HID lamps. That has a switch under Lights to turn off DRLs. I don’t have my car, but I don’t remember seeing that on either my current car or my 2016. That would be nice to have
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Do the other manufactures make perfect flawless cars that don't need any repairs? I've never heard of this.
bcamacho
Member
I have a p100dl that was built November 2017. I had both my front lights replaced due to this issue. I think there might be a deeper issue then the headlights.
After replacement, I complained about my headlights (DRL) glowing on the edges when the car is parked and off. I attached the photos for reference.
I just got back from a service center appointment regarding this issue. They have no idea what's wrong. I'm concerned there is a circuit issue causing phantom power which is illuminating the LEDs. Due to incorrect voltage, the LEDs lifespan could be reduced.
If my car goes out of warranty and they dont fix this issue, I'm at risk to constantly replace my headlights. For that reason, Tesla needs to resolve the issue. It seems ethical to acknowledge the issue with a recal and extended warranty for those that are at risk.
After replacement, I complained about my headlights (DRL) glowing on the edges when the car is parked and off. I attached the photos for reference.
I just got back from a service center appointment regarding this issue. They have no idea what's wrong. I'm concerned there is a circuit issue causing phantom power which is illuminating the LEDs. Due to incorrect voltage, the LEDs lifespan could be reduced.
If my car goes out of warranty and they dont fix this issue, I'm at risk to constantly replace my headlights. For that reason, Tesla needs to resolve the issue. It seems ethical to acknowledge the issue with a recal and extended warranty for those that are at risk.
