Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[Ormond]

I went to the garage to say goodnight to my one week old and found my baby had a fever! “Charging speed reduced - High temperature detected Mobile Connector” error.
View attachment 6836724 Blinking red lights with a green stream at the wall connector - suggests it’s a problem at the wall from a user manual I found online but I also read posts that his happened last year from a firmware bug. I’m running a NEMA 10-30 off 30Amps (planning to install wall charger on own circuit soon) and have had no problems until now. Anyone else after new update dealing with hot stuff? Is it safe to use?

I’d check your breaker box and see if it’s getting hot too. I had to dial back my charging speed to prevent things from overheating and tripping.

 

[grossmak]

So easy to find multiple stories of people who lost their jobs because of a webcam they thought was not active. It's great that you have never been scammed, or been a victim of technology, but these things are real.

My Logitech C920s has a lens cover.

 

[rhuber]

Knowing Tesla it's probably the same. They have a history of sticking it to the customers who pay more for their products. I mean look at Model Y now. It ships with heated steering wheel, double paned glass and now HEPA filter system (Biodefense) as standard. What's next? Air suspension lol
This makes me almost certain that LR also has carbon sleeved rotors just like the Plaid. It's just easier for them production wise but it sure does feel unfair to people who pay significantly more to get a product that almost has the same features in their cheaper products. It's normal for Tesla to operate like this.

To be fair, Porsche will gladly charge you $7k for a carbon fiber cupholder.

(mostly hyperbolic, my joke, but I do believe Tesla's cars generally punch above their weight class in performance and reliability, and consider them a good deal, even when they are a bad deal relative to other Teslas)

 

[kessyyas]

I also sold my 2012 P85 back in May not expecting the impending Tesla hostage situation we are now in.
Thank goodness I have a minivan to drive and cater to my bruised ego and fill me with such joy. /s

I returned my gtr and am driving a Honda Pilot.

 

[NickEHughes]

Anyone know how to disable the setting where the volume of the radio changes based on speed? I see it nowhere under car settings or stereo options.

 

[TheWalkingDad]

That’s plenty fast for me.

So the weird part of that video is the acceleration appeared slower on drag / launch mode. This seems like a software lock. I'm thinking for now, they don't want the performance getting to close to plaid performance.

 

[umair239]

My May LR order continues to show September after showing September and then being blank for a while. I continue to run the configurator and it clearly says on Plaid that 19" wheel deliveries begin in August - So I wouldn't expect anything in July. August is around the corner anyway. I think there's a SMALL chance I'll get a VIN in late August - probably right during a vacation.
From what I have divined it takes about 4 to 5 days to build a car (which blows me away, I figure a major chunk of that time is paint drying) - and I'm absolutely guessing that there are some 450 or so cars in that holding lot built for 19" wheels - maybe rotors, or something else beyond a mere wheel swap to/from 21" - so I'm GUESSING that once the 19" wheels come in from boat, that after unloading, they can be put on the cars in the lot, then it's logistics to get those cars (if it is those cars) to the trucks and trains.
I don't know IF they ARE cranking out S's at the 4-5 day "max speed" - they can be cranking out 3's, Y's, or stuck on cars because they're missing parts or chips - I have no idea.
On vacation i tried the configuration with different countries, and some of them are late or Q4 2022 - so there's demand
the the question is supply and speed of production.
i'd wager they're going as fast as they can - i just don't know if the limitation is supply or at max production capacity.

Yeah, it pains me to say this but I am not hopeful I will be able to get my car in August or September. It might be October at the very earliest. And to top it off I am about to sell my only car, model s 2020 in the next two weeks. I keep delaying it so I can have more time with my car and less time without a Tesla but this is getting almost unbearable at this point. Not looking forward to another credit check on my credit report since my loan application expires in August

 

[cwanja]

Anyone know how to disable the setting where the volume of the radio changes based on speed? I see it nowhere under car settings or stereo options.

Did they actually implement this? I know people were yelling for it over on Reddit.

 

[boonedocks]

Anyone know how to disable the setting where the volume of the radio changes based on speed? I see it nowhere under car settings or stereo options.

WOW!! now that is an OLD SCHOOL way of implementing ANC

 

[TorqueMonster]

 

[lzolman]

Some exciting reading material for the beach.

no date.

 

[OnTheSnap]

If my car ever gets delivered, that’s the shop I will use for xpel, ceramic, tint

 

[omarsultan]

Highly suggest you check the wiring of the plug.....might be loose wire arcing

Agreed, this error typically comes from the car seeing voltage fluctuations. Have whomever installed the plug to come check-it out. Connections loosen over time on high voltage circuits, especially if they were not torqued down properly the first time.

 

[Desert Dave]

Agreed, this error typically comes from the car seeing voltage fluctuations. Have whomever installed the plug to come check-it out. Connections loosen over time on high voltage circuits, especially if they were not torqued down properly the first time.

My original 220v outlet became worn and loose and the plastic melted (arced) due to repeated plugging/unplugging the charge cord into it (ask me how i know this). My solution was hardwired Tesla wall charger since it was cheaper than rebuilding my burned down garage.

 

[bmt00]

the plastic melted (arced) due to repeated plugging/unplugging the charge cord into it (ask me how i know this).

How do you know this? Having recently installed a NEMA 6-50 socket myself that seems far-fetched as a reason.

EDIT: realized I may have misinterpreted the mechanism you are saying here, still interested to hear what happened.

 

[rhuber]

My original 220v outlet became worn and loose and the plastic melted (arced) due to repeated plugging/unplugging the charge cord into it (ask me how i know this). My solution was hardwired Tesla wall charger since it was cheaper than rebuilding my burned down garage.

Strong agree on being careful with these high amperage circuits and plug/unplugging often. The non-obvious thing about electricity is that fires happen largely at connection points simply due to resistance that can develop for a number of reasons. just having a lot of dirt on one of the blades on a plug can limit the electrical surface area and generate a LOT of heat, which can lead to our favorite scary term: thermal runaway.

I like that tesla limits the mobile connector to 32 amps nowadays, because it gives a much better safety margin when the user may be removing the plug with some regularity.

 

[MP3Mike]

Did they actually implement this? I know people were yelling for it over on Reddit.

It was an feature you could toggle on the Model 3 way back when, but Tesla took the option away and made it on all the time. (Some people complain it does too much, others say too little, and some say it does nothing.)

 

[NickEHughes]

Did they actually implement this? I know people were yelling for it over on Reddit.

Apparently because it does it, but no way to disable that I can find. As mentioned earlier my computer and software are completely jacked up. Could that be what's causing it? And with no service available until next Wednesday when they will be:

• Replace drivers side exterior handle
• Replace rear center console (won't latch)
• I assume flash the MMC SD card that is corrupt and causing no internet for the car. Read: no streaming, no navigation, no connecting to car from app.
• And maybe if I'm lucky get my garage doors to connect (no issue doing this with my 2018 MS).

Fun times.

 

[Laddcruzer]

Some exciting reading material for the beach.

no date.

Please tell how I may find a hard copy of the manual. Old school you know.

 

[Ormond]

I have been checking existing Tesla inventory every day. AFAIK, there are no new models to be had. I may order additional models to see which I can get first. Do you think that it be dumb to order a MYLR too? It’s got plenty of useful space. My EDD is still October.

I’m planning on keeping my Subaru Ascent until the/a Tesla arrives. I actually like it except for the tailpipe emissions—and I’m not driving to work often.

I guess I need to find a hobby until a car arrives.