My S won't charge since the software update last night

[toolmanca1]

Last night 11/14/16 my car received a software update. Since that update, the car now says there is a fault with the charger or cord when I plug in to any charger (I've tried 2). Specifically it cycles the voltage up, shows 220V live, but then cycles back to 0V, back up to 220V, and back to 0V, then it presents the error that it cannot charge.

Anyone else seen this?

Dave

 

[GasKilla]

No but definitely call Tesla support (877) 798-3752

 

[TexasEV]

Various random problems have occurred rarely with updates. This is why I always recommend to hold off on applying updates until you get home or you're somewhere else where you wouldn't mind getting stuck (sounds like your update practice is consistent with that).

 

[TSLA Pilot]

FYI: Don't attribute correlation with causation--it could just be a coincidence as I'm sure the boards would be full of "issues" if there was some software bug, yet yours is the only one?

Consider doing a scroll wheel reboot as well--quick, easy, and fast. Could solve your issue?

Best.

 

[scottm]

Try a hard power off of the whole car. Then back on again.

Also, try a supercharger if you have one within reasonable distance and enough juice in the pack to get there and back without a charge.

Supercharger bypasses on-board AC/DC charger(s) and goes direct DC2DC.

Also, try dialing down your amperage at your charging location. To something very low. If you have dual on-board chargers, dial down below 40A.

Also, try the mobile charger if you're using HPWC, and try changing heads on the mobile charger from 14-50 to the regular 120V outlet style.

 

[thefortunes]

Last night 11/14/16 my car received a software update. Since that update, the car now says there is a fault with the charger or cord when I plug in to any charger (I've tried 2). Specifically it cycles the voltage up, shows 220V live, but then cycles back to 0V, back up to 220V, and back to 0V, then it presents the error that it cannot charge.

Anyone else seen this?

Dave

Those are the symptoms of a failing charger. If you search this site you will see others (myself included) have had this problem - typically around the 70k mile mark.

If you cannot charge at home, public j1772, etc... try a supercharger (which bypasses the onboard charger). If that works, it is likely your charger has failed.

 

[Gig103]

Those are the symptoms of a failing charger. If you search this site you will see others (myself included) have had this problem - typically around the 70k mile mark.

If you cannot charge at home, public j1772, etc... try a supercharger (which bypasses the onboard charger). If that works, it is likely your charger has failed.

Yikes, so is that covered under the battery/powertrain (8yr/unlimited) or the standard 4yr/50k warranty?

 

[thefortunes]

Yikes, so is that covered under the battery/powertrain (8yr/unlimited) or the standard 4yr/50k warranty?

Standard warranty (but most failures have been past 50k).

 

[apacheguy]

Try a hard power off of the whole car. Then back on again.

Procedure? I've never heard of a hard power off. Do you mean disconnect the 12 V?

 

[scottm]

Procedure? I've never heard of a hard power off. Do you mean disconnect the 12 V?

No, go to the center console and find the "power off car" button. You'll find it.

 

[apacheguy]

@scottm - AFAIK all that does is turn off the screens. All the units stay powered and no reboot occurs.

 

[Rocky_H]

@scottm - AFAIK all that does is turn off the screens. All the units stay powered and no reboot occurs.

I'm pretty sure that is not correct.

 

[scottm]

I have never powered off my car using that switch.

What does the manual say about what's supposed to happen?

 

[mrElbe]

It does more than turn off the screen. I had a persistent suspension problem light on and Tesla technical advised me to do a "power down" to reset it. Bingo, it cleared it.

 

[apacheguy]

So it is more than just a CID reboot? Does it bring down the gateway as well?

Maybe @Ingineer can help us out.