Wiki Model X Refresh Issues Thread

[Neewbs]

After flipping back and forth on Tesla's website, the X vs Y interior pictures, I can see why the Y's white dash layout could be seen on my test ride. The X's white dash is further down on the dash vs the Y's. So, as you say there is more to be seen on top of the X's dash to reflect on the windshield..

I'm confused. I have a white interior but my dash, including the speaker grill, is all black. I've not had any issues with reflections off the speaker grill. When they prepped your car, did they put some sort of detailing spray on the dash? If so, that might be causing the issue.

 

[kevinMXY]

After flipping back and forth on Tesla's website, the X vs Y interior pictures, I can see why the Y's white dash layout could be seen on my test ride. The X's white dash is further down on the dash vs the Y's. So, as you say there is more to be seen on top of the X's dash to reflect on the windshield..

This is what I’m talking about, took a picture just for you Zoom in on the windshield you will see

 

[Donsla MS]

This is what I’m talking about, took a picture just for you Zoom in on the windshield you will see

Nice picture. Now I understand what you are saying. The edges of the perforations are reflective enough to display on the glass. Some dark speaker cloth would look nice there if you could get it taught enough to stay in place..

 

[KidsEyeDr]

Took fam to Uni Studios 3hr drive totally awesome.
Couple things
“Hood unlatched” major massive red warning suddenly randomly while on highway at 70mph after about an hour of driving. Very scary though nothing happened. Turns out one of the kids had closed the frunk so it may not have been fully latched. Pulled over, it was cracked open half an inch; closed fully, no issues after. In future must check if kids close frunk.

Used valet & valet mode, got two hours charge “free“
Could see valet pulling out and valet mode didn’t seem to be limiting the acceleration much but I don’t mind he had a bit of fun driving it 200 ft. They didn’t drive it during the day (I checked repeatedly).

However, after I turned OFF valet mode, I discovered to my chagrin that my home and work address was absent, as of Valet mode cleared the memory! Ugh had to put them back in, and a few other little things very pesky.

Supercharging at 250kW is stupid fast

Overall awesome experience

 

[DCGOO]

Took fam to Uni Studios 3hr drive totally awesome.
Couple things
“Hood unlatched” major massive red warning suddenly randomly while on highway at 70mph after about an hour of driving. Very scary though nothing happened. Turns out one of the kids had closed the frunk so it may not have been fully latched. Pulled over, it was cracked open half an inch; closed fully, no issues after. In future must check if kids close frunk.

Used valet & valet mode, got two hours charge “free“
Could see valet pulling out and valet mode didn’t seem to be limiting the acceleration much but I don’t mind he had a bit of fun driving it 200 ft. They didn’t drive it during the day (I checked repeatedly).

However, after I turned OFF valet mode, I discovered to my chagrin that my home and work address was absent, as of Valet mode cleared the memory! Ugh had to put them back in, and a few other little things very pesky.

Supercharging at 250kW is stupid fast

Overall awesome experience

Wow, you actually valet'd your brand new Model X? That is impressive. Not me. Lol

 

[KidsEyeDr]

Wow, you actually valet'd your brand new Model X? That is impressive. Not me. Lol

Yeah and oh that reminds me
My key cards don’t work
I had to remote unlock and start it for them

 

[KidsEyeDr]

Ok this has been bugging me. It works in the Y.

 

[DCGOO]

Yeah and oh that reminds me
My key cards don’t work
I had to remote unlock and start it for them

Did you set them up? The key cards are dead until you pair them to the car, as are the key fobs. Your smartphone is the primary key. I drove away from my delivery appointment with only my phone operating as a key. I set the cards and fobs up at home. The process is a little convoluted. I think the process actually works fine, but the instructions could be expanded and improved upon.

 

[MP3Mike]

The key cards are dead until you pair them to the car, as are the key fobs. Your smartphone is the primary key. I drove away from my delivery appointment with only my phone operating as a key.

That isn't how it works... The cards are the primary keys, and are necessary to setup the phone key... (At least from my experience and the instructions.)

 

[DCGOO]

That isn't how it works... The cards are the primary keys, and are necessary to setup the phone key... (At least from my experience and the instructions.)

I don't know. I did a factory reset on my car this morning (last ditch attempt to get a software update to finish downloading; didn't help). When the car came back up, the only key registered automatically was my iPhone. I had to re-pair all the cards and fobs after the reset. Also as I mentioned before, leaving the delivery appointment, the only key that worked was my iPhone.

After the reset, GPS still thinks the car is in California. Hopefully it come back home soon.

 

[AudreyHTX1]

This is what I’m talking about, took a picture just for you Zoom in on the windshield you will see

Ah hah!

We hadn’t seen this reflection, because we both wear polarized sunglasses.

I noticed it today because my sunglasses were off, I had my reading glasses on taking some notes, and I saw this reflection. It was faint.

 

[kevinMXY]

Ah hah!

We hadn’t seen this reflection, because we both wear polarized sunglasses.

I noticed it today because my sunglasses were off, I had my reading glasses on taking some notes, and I saw this reflection. It was faint.

It gets stronger on bright sunny days or at certain position to the sun.

 

[AudreyHTX1]

It’s very strong sunny down here and I was facing east late morning.

But in general, because we wear polarized sunglasses in the car, reflections are greatly reduced.

 

[Neewbs]

This is what I’m talking about, took a picture just for you Zoom in on the windshield you will see

I have an older Model X75D, driving into the office today I noticed the same glare on the windshield from the speaker shield. Much like prior posts, Polarized sunglasses eliminate this glare entirely from the windshield (but does highlight it not being properly cleaned from production)

Being a first time owner, I can say the new Model X is leaps and bounds above the old model X. Driving dynamic is vastly improved. This "training tesla" will be good for my wife to get used to the car with the comforts of knobs and stalks.

 

[Tezlagirl]

We meet again, alas. I went out to the garage today and my brand new X is completely dead - not responding to phone, app, card, or fob. Awaiting the tow truck. Anyone had the same thing happened?

 

[AudreyHTX1]

OMG! Bummer!

Let us know how it goes.

 

[golferguy]

We meet again, alas. I went out to the garage today and my brand new X is completely dead - not responding to phone, app, card, or fob. Awaiting the tow truck. Anyone had the same thing happened?

Guessing, the 12v battery is dead. Same symptoms as with any other Tesla with a dead 12v battery. A few 3's and Y's reported this recently.

 

[Tezlagirl]

Guessing, the 12v battery is dead. Same symptoms as with any other Tesla with a dead 12v battery. A few 3's and Y's reported this recently.

I hope that the 12V is all it is. This happened to my then 2018 M3 just a few months in. It’s just puzzling that this tends to happen to new cars more. After all these years, one would have thought that Tesla would have figured things out.

 

[KidsEyeDr]

I hope that the 12V is all it is. This happened to my then 2018 M3 just a few months in. It’s just puzzling that this tends to happen to new cars more. After all these years, one would have thought that Tesla would have figured things out.

Yikes

Along the lines of weird issues with new cars, both our Model Y and now the Model X charge ports have been attacked/swarmed by tiny ants. The ants, from what I’ve read, are attracted to the heat.

On the Model Y, and now the X, I carefully applied a quality insecticide to the charge port area. Worked 100% on the Y. We’ll see about the X.

Edit: ants swarming electronics apparently can result in electrical shortages. So it’s a real potential issue, and reminds me of the whole rodent eating the wiring thing some have reported (may be a reason to put rodent baits around your campsite if you ever go Tesla camping) .

 

[DCGOO]

I hope that the 12V is all it is. This happened to my then 2018 M3 just a few months in. It’s just puzzling that this tends to happen to new cars more. After all these years, one would have thought that Tesla would have figured things out.

Actually they did. The low voltage system is completely different, now based on a higher voltage Lithium battery, 15.4 volts is the new normal.