PSA - left turn signal doesn't reset - defective steering control module

[gzerninplatz]

68000 range, and it took them 3 new stalk modules before they got one that worked, so it is a current problem with their stock....

 

[Runebane]

I called Tesla and they told me this was not a mobile fixable part that had to be fixed at the service center. I have a Monday 9 am drop off.

How far away from a service center are you? I only ask because I'm 3 and a half hours away and they've replaced my entire glove box via mobile service, which took them almost an hour to do. I honestly can't imagine this repair being all that much more difficult than that one, similar tools being used etc... Might take an extra half hour. But probably not. I think their willingness to let mobile services do the job via asking you to come in depends a lot on how far away you are from a center.

 

[Atari2600]

Under 20 miles but I’m actually going to drop it off at a service center 120 miles away due to my job schedule.

 

[emilylaguna]

For those who are wondering what this issue looks like, I've recorded a video of the issue on my car:

it has nothing to do with light pressing or hard pressing on the left.

 

[Atari2600]

Well I got my invoice guess I should pick it up.

Not sure what the last item is.

 

[MP3Mike]

Not sure what the last item is.

That would be the wheel well liner. You mentioned that you thought it was missing some retainers, maybe they put a new one in that doesn't have the holes? (Or did you have one that didn't fit properly and partially exposed one of the parking sensors?)

 

[Nocturnal]

My steering control module was just replaced. My issue was random failures of traction control and emergency breaking. The steering wheel had been installed off kilter too.

 

[Atari2600]

That would be the wheel well liner. You mentioned that you thought it was missing some retainers, maybe they put a new one in that doesn't have the holes? (Or did you have one that didn't fit properly and partially exposed one of the parking sensors?)

I picked my car up and they said they one liner was not fitting properly so they replace it and put the clips in. I asked if they made a production change and started leaving the clips out and they replied "yes and no" I left it at that.

They also said they heard of the bumper coming off issue but they have never seen it happen. They know what causes that so they said they would check it out too. So I assume they did.

The turn signal is now 100% working as expected. Initially trying to figure out that turn signal was a real mind ****.

 

[dailo]

My car was delivered this morning and I am hitting this issue as well, VIN 1039xx. Was driving me nuts, but good to know there is a fix. Hopefully they can send a mobile tech to fix it for me.

 

[97Monty]

Picked my car (96650) up Friday 9/21 and didn't catch this check until afterwards. Tesla said they'll order the part and send a tech out to fix it. Approx 30 minutes from service center. I imagine this is easier for them than to have a car sitting at facility and providing rental.

 

[dimsumx]

For those who are wondering what this issue looks like, I've recorded a video of the issue on my car:

it has nothing to do with light pressing or hard pressing on the left.

Thanks for the video! I'm gonna need to check on this later.

 

[scp3dm]

Ok yeah mine is broken as well. left half stays on. right half does 3 then off. 088###Vin

 

[pugtech]

Same problem. Mobile service appointment tomorrow to troubleshoot. The tech was unaware of this problem...

 

[voip-ninja]

I have an appointment on Thursday to replace the steering control module and also investigate noise coming from the brakes or control arms of the car.

On Friday I was executing a lot of turns while backing to get the car into a tight spot and the car threw an entire battery of errors saying emergency braking was disabled, contact service, etc.... I called the local service center and they walked me through a shutdown of the car. The alarms cleared and haven't come back but I suspect that it's all related to the calipers or whatever is dragging on the brakes.

 

[iaonbb]

Not to hijack but wanted to throw this out there because it is somewhat related. My car will not initiate auto lane change to the right with autopilot engaged. Signal also stays on. Works flawlessly changing lanes to the left. Wonder if it's related to the stalk or a glitch in the autopilot...

 

[voip-ninja]

Not to hijack but wanted to throw this out there because it is somewhat related. My car will not initiate auto lane change to the right with autopilot engaged. Signal also stays on. Works flawlessly changing lanes to the left. Wonder if it's related to the stalk or a glitch in the autopilot...

If your signal stays on whether or not you are using autopilot, even if you complete a turn then yes you have this problem as it appears that it sometimes affects left signal vs. right.

 

[jelloslug]

What's a turn signal?

*former BMW owner

 

[halobob]

I will give it a try later today. But from what I recalled, I can't get the right signal to permanently stay on from full push or partial push down the stalk.

I think Im having this issue too. Seems turning right, I push up all the way, and I only get 3 blinks. But if I push Really far up (more than normal), it seems to behave naturally.

Im gonna try and pinpoint it tonight, but good to know I'm probably not going crazy.

 

[voip-ninja]

*former BMW owner

Not this former BMW owner.

Or any of the bazillion I've encountered in Germany.

 

[MP3Mike]

I think Im having this issue too. Seems turning right, I push up all the way, and I only get 3 blinks. But if I push Really far up (more than normal), it seems to behave naturally.

Im gonna try and pinpoint it tonight, but good to know I'm probably not going crazy.

That sounds like how it is supposed to work. First detent up gets you three blinks, full push up has it stay on until you cancel or complete your turn.