What happened to some of the 9xx... vin's? I thought those were supposed to be indicators for heated steering wheels in model 3's? Does 5YJ mean anything?
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brianld
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5YJ is prefix of all vehicles made in USA. The 9XX VINs have generally been indicators of heated steering wheel included, at least for LR models. FWIW, I confirmed my 927XXX VIN will in fact have the heated steering wheel.
brianld
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I think I read something on this forum that if your build is Feb 7 and newer then you get a heated steering wheel
And it has to be a premium config right? (LR or Performance)
GbrilliantQ
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I did not have an option for home delivery. The only option was to go through the sc.
Well after my EDD changed from actual dates to 2-14 weeks this morning, I just checked again and now there is a VIN in my account! Positive step in the right direction! Now every time I get a text I'll be hopeful that it's Tesla contacting me to schedule delivery.
goldenstate01
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Funny story... I’m in California and last night I got a call showing a Fremont area code so I answered it instantly, very excited. It was Spectrum trying to sell me a TV cable package. Never been more disappointed in my life.
I received a text to schedule my pick-up. I chose the earliest date 3/27 and I am hoping that the car will be ready and not pushed into Monday.
Mine is 924xxx, it's a little lower in terms of number compared redcap7. Do you know if I'll have it? Or rather, what's the number that indicates heated steering wheel? Like 900xxx and over/newer are the ones that have it?
Well Yeeeehaaaa, right before I stepped out for lunch I hit F5 one more time and I found a VIN on my page!!!!! Its 927xxx. The funny thing is there is a higher VIN on the spreadsheet for an entry two days ago. Does that mean my car was made at least two days ago and just assigned to me? So I am super excited and hoping to hear from my SA. I would love to pickup this weekend. Now I have to get serious about insurance. So hang in there my friends, there is a lot of activity going on!
brianld
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I'm certainly not the expert, as I haven't yet received my Model 3. However, from what I've noticed in the reports on this forum and elsewhere, those that meet the following criteria are almost certain to have the heated steering wheel. Note I say almost. Don't shoot the messenger if yours doesn't come with it - I'm just going on what I've seen others report.
1. 2021 Refresh Model LR or Performance (i.e. any Model 3 with the Premium interior)
2. VIN in the 901XXX and higher range.
I have not seen reports of anyone with a lower VIN having the heated steering wheel. Of course there may be someone out there who can provide otherwise - anyone is welcome to contradict me, as it helps all of us to consider all of the available datapoints.
brianld
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You can also get in touch with your SA or local Service Center, and ask them to look up the build sheet for your car, now that you have a VIN. They will be able to confirm if it does in fact have it.
DucatiBro796
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Yeah I noticed its mostly MSM, hopefully pearl white is next. I would think pearl white is the most popular since its the base option.
Oh wow, this is unheard of. My SA told me that there's absolutely no way to know if my car will have heated steering wheel or not. I can't tell if he's lacking knowledge, or Tesla employees are prohibited from disclosing the info
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