MASTER THREAD: Jack Points — location, use, damage, pads, etc.

[Mako3]

I have a set of the classic hockey puck style jack pads that are too thick for my M3P. I was debating whether to buy another floor jack when I ran across these Gen 2 ReverseLogic Jack Pads. Just received them today and they are really really nice. Much more compact both in diameter (63mm vs. 75mm) and thickness (18mm vs 25mm). This should give me the clearance I need. They also have this nice magnet that pops up and sticks to the jack point.

Very pleased.

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[pscarroll]

Ouch $100 for four. Neat design though.

 

[Brnn]

So to clarify, these will stay inside the jack points without being held? Looking for something to bring with me to tire shops to use on 4 point lifts. Thanks!

 

[funkright]

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Just wondering, why not just buy these? TESLA MODEL 3 - CAR JACK LIFT PAD ADAPTER 4-PACK IN PLASTIC CASE | eBay

 

[Brnn]

Just wondering, why not just buy these? TESLA MODEL 3 - CAR JACK LIFT PAD ADAPTER 4-PACK IN PLASTIC CASE | eBay

The performance cars have a larger jack hole, and normal pucks fall out (the o ring doesn’t work). Hence my question above. If you don’t have a performance those should be fine!

 

[super20g]

Update: Thankfully another member told me his car had damaged jack points as well and since they are integrated into the battery pack, his pack was replaced. He offered his vin and specifics. I again asked Tesla to repair the damage, they declined. Then I replied and included that owner's information and now the battery is begrudgingly on order. I told them he was given unsolicited FSD for the trouble and they told me to pack sand.

 

[pdx_m3s]

Update: Thankfully another member told me his car had damaged jack points as well and since they are integrated into the battery pack, his pack was replaced. He offered his vin and specifics. I again asked Tesla to repair the damage, they declined. Then I replied and included that owner's information and now the battery is begrudgingly on order. I told them he was given unsolicited FSD for the trouble and they told me to pack sand.

Glad you’re getting it repaired. Tesla service centers might as well be independent repair shops. They are all over the board with standard operating procedures.

 

[Mako3]

So to clarify, these will stay inside the jack points without being held? Looking for something to bring with me to tire shops to use on 4 point lifts. Thanks!

@Brnn Yes.

@funkright I just purchased 2.

 

[Mako3]

The performance cars have a larger jack hole, and normal pucks fall out (the o ring doesn’t work). Hence my question above. If you don’t have a performance those should be fine!

I did not realize that. No wonder all the other jack pads fall out.

 

[p-f-g]

The performance cars have a larger jack hole,

Really? Any comparative pictures around?

 

[Mako3]

Just wondering, why not just buy these? TESLA MODEL 3 - CAR JACK LIFT PAD ADAPTER 4-PACK IN PLASTIC CASE | eBay

That was my earlier point. I have similar jack pads (see picture above) and together with my floor jack, they are too thick and cannot fit underneath my M3P. YMMV may vary with other versions of the M3.

 

[bradhs]

I have a Performance. What jack pads do I need that won't fall out?

 

[Mako3]

These ReverseLogic ones (magnetic) will not fall out.

 

[Nostromo]

That was my earlier point. I have similar jack pads (see picture above) and together with my floor jack, they are too thick and cannot fit underneath my M3P. YMMV may vary with other versions of the M3.

If you only need another inch or so of clearance, why not just drive the car onto a couple of pieces of wood before jacking?

 

[Lunares]

Also have these (only 1 since I swap wheels). It's awesome, big improvement over the previous design

Especially as someone who wants to lower his car eventually

 

[arjunprabhu]

I had this issue happen suddenly yesterday. I got in my car after a short drive home (6 mile commute) so no long-range driving. The car had been sitting in the garage for about an hour. When I went out and hit reverse, I got this:

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I returned home, restarted the car. No change. I shut the car down and let it sit overnight. Then the next morning when I backed out, it was back to normal.

Will definitely keep an eye on it. I don't think it was heat related as the car was cool and hadn't been driven for that long.

This just happened to me today. 5 week old car, and exactly same display when backup camera image is shown.

How did your issue get resolved?

 

[AdamMacDon]

This just happened to me today. 5 week old car, and exactly same display when backup camera image is shown.

How did your issue get resolved?

Letting it sit for a few hours usually resolves it. Wait 8 or so hours and see if it goes away.

 

[arjunprabhu]

Letting it sit for a few hours usually resolves it. Wait 8 or so hours and see if it goes away.

Well, it did go away ... as you said!! Hope it does not recur frequently.

 

[AdamMacDon]

Well, it did go away ... as you said!! Hope it does not recur frequently.

I've had it twice in about 3 months of ownership, only seems to be after long drives for me. Hopefully it's rare for you too!

 

[Tom4670]

I have a follow-up question. I only have some minor damage but still under warranty. Is there any way you can repair this in a SeC or is it always a swapping of a battery?