Yes, and it doesn't stink up the car like WD-40. It is, however near impossible to get out of clothing unless you use scissors.
But in the meantime, here are some more stupid games we worked on instead of attending to real problems.
JFTHOI, try lubing the non powered strut with white moly lube or WD-40 (If you can stand the aroma). You might try to add the issue in a service call request. Ask to push the update. Who knows, it might work!
Yeah, greasing the strut does help. Probably white lithium is the best one. Liquid based ones like WD-40 or Superlube oil seem to only work temporarily (guess it dries out). Issue was only intermittent for me regardless, so not as annoying as something that happened daily. I did just install the 2022.16 update, but have not used it enough to confirm if it made a difference (especially given it doesn't happen often in first place).
Interesting, the service rep told me it was just a software bug due to the wrong voltage being sent when the boot is triggered. They couldn't force the update, just told me to wait.
As mentioned, it's both. One of the recent updates reduced the power of opening or increased the sensitivity to obstructions to the trunk (likely because there have been cases of it being damaged when when it is not properly aligned) which is why even with some resistance it stops. The 2022.16 update is supposed to fix that.
I’ve had the update (2022.16.2) for a week now, and it will take at least 3 problem-free weeks before I feel genuinely confident in it, but so far both the trunk problem as well as the sentry-x video problem appear to be gone.
I'm still trouble free after the 16.2 upgrade. However, comma, it is a good idea to take a look at the strut from time to time an keep it clean and LIGHTLY lubed. It can be pretty dusty in my area, and crud can accumulate on the strut. Even the frunk struts as well. Had this same experience on this kind of strut on my ICEVs.
Probably the friction on the struts is still a bit much even with the update (I presume Tesla have still left in some detection as the change originally as mentioned up thread likely was to prevent deforming the trunk lid/rear quarter panel when it is misaligned).
Wanted to comment on this. Our trunk would not close without wi g forced. The SR said there was a hinge issue and they are replacing it ;issue within a week of delivery). My bottom line is that the trunk design is flawed. What a hassle. I’d prefer a manual trunk myself
The issues people are talking about mainly are trunks that stop before opening fully due to a recent update that added some additional resistance detection when opening. If your trunk can't close without being forced, you have a different issue.
and I’m really not impressed. PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR TRUNK IF YOU HAVE THIS SOFTWARE ISSUE! You’re likely to end up with the same mess as me if you do!!! Tesla are going to get it all fixed but for something to happen like this because of a stupid software problem is crazy. I took it to a local vehicle repair shop that Tesla use for warranty repairs and I was told that this was the SEVENTH in a month that had done this!!! So you are warned. Please take heed and just use your frunk instead.
