2018 Model 3 with the driver’s side headlight that stopped working (visible condensation inside the housing) a couple weeks ago. I took it to Tesla Service in Norfolk to get it looked at and they told me they can’t touch it because of the aftermarket parts (LiOn 12v battery, electric frunk/trunk) that were installed by the previous owner. Totally understand that this is Tesla’s policy although it would have been nice to have at least gotten a diagnostic.
So I went home and ordered a driver’s side headlight to do it myself and installed it this morning.
I've plugged the headlight back into the connector but it's not coming on. The new headlight seems to be getting power as I am hearing a buzzing from the headlight but the light is not turning on.... I also used a multimeter to test the connector and I am getting ~14v. I'm wondering if maybe it has something to do with the headlight driver not being the original or if it is something that Tesla has to do to update a new headlight....
I also attempted both soft and hard resets with no luck.
Any advice would be appreciated. I am located in Virginia Beach so if anyone happens to know a place that will work on a Tesla or a Tesla technician that is looking for a side gig please point me in that direction.
Tino
So I went home and ordered a driver’s side headlight to do it myself and installed it this morning.
I've plugged the headlight back into the connector but it's not coming on. The new headlight seems to be getting power as I am hearing a buzzing from the headlight but the light is not turning on.... I also used a multimeter to test the connector and I am getting ~14v. I'm wondering if maybe it has something to do with the headlight driver not being the original or if it is something that Tesla has to do to update a new headlight....
I also attempted both soft and hard resets with no luck.
Any advice would be appreciated. I am located in Virginia Beach so if anyone happens to know a place that will work on a Tesla or a Tesla technician that is looking for a side gig please point me in that direction.
Tino