I was originally charged $444 for the replacement of the Pyro I received a message today that it would be covered I questioned the charge after seeing on this form that Tesla covered it for another customer in Utah. Thanks to this forum.
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Good to hear. You're one of the lucky few.Tesla just called me today to inform me that the pyro fuse was going to be covered under the battery warranty. I’m in Delaware with a 2016 Model X P90D with 74K miles
That is how I feel also: I could see their logic if the fuse was in the frunk or someplace else, but it is inside of the sealed battery pack. I got the warning message and scheduled service and they setup a time over a month out but have not given me any estimate for approval yet. I am hoping by the time I have my appointment there has been enough push back that it will automatically be covered by the battery warranty.How does this work with the 2015 warranty conditions? Tesla writes, "The Li-ion battery is a highly complex component of the powertrain, and you can rest assured that the battery is covered by the drivetrain warranty." Now Tesla says this fuse is not covered by the warranty. But other components in the “component” are proven to be. The only exclusion in the warranty conditions is age and mileage-related degeneration of capacity. What happens if Tesla changes this fuse to a different type, because the old fuse no longer exists, as if by magic. There is simply no mention of this fuse anywhere that it has to be replaced at some point due to an error message.
My pyro fuse replacement today was also covered by warranty. I was quoted $310 but this morning I got an updated quote for $0.Good to hear. You're one of the lucky few.
Hi,
This happened to me as well, but after speaking to their service, they removed the CCS retrofit line and sent a tech to "change the configuration" in the car. He connected his laptop to the car's computer, went into the "Service Plus" mode and changed the configuration, which I believe it had something to do with the expiration date of the fuse. It was a 5 minute process and they didn't charge me at all.
By looking at the pic of your car, it seems to be a 2017 or newer model. The Pyro fuse has a "life" of 10 years and after that, it needs to get replaced. There are 2 batteries in the fuse and after 10 years, the unit needs to be replaced since those batteries are not rechargeable. There are many videos on how the Pyro fuse works, but from my limited knowledge, after 10 years the unit needs to be replaced.
Software configuration may get you another 3-4 years from the unit, but eventually it needs to get replaced.
Sean
can you post the Cost estimateTesla just called me today to inform me that the pyro fuse was going to be covered under the battery warranty. I’m in Delaware with a 2016 Model X P90D with 74K mile
demand a refund, they are in breach of contract if the battery pack is under warranty. Tesla service centers are not franchises, they all fall under Tesla so they all should be on the same page.Looks like due to all the complaints, Telsa are shifting this to warranty for many
I hope this *IS* the case!
Though one does wonder what will happen to those who paid for it ???
This invoice from a similar year/model says yesI have a newer HV pack with the access panel on the bottom on it ( I can see it under the car). Does that confirm I have a new style fuse? Is it safe to take off the cover to visually inspect what's in there?
My SC tried to do the same, so I brought up the fact that the warning was not from the vehicle, but was pushed out from Tesla's side.I actually did bring that up. They said the fee is "to verify its' the fuse, and not another component, that needs to be replaced"
I plan to speak directly with Service when I show up Thursday morning about this. Maybe that will help.
They update the estimate or invoice to show that yet?Tesla just called me today to inform me that the pyro fuse was going to be covered under the battery warranty. I’m in Delaware with a 2016 Model X P90D with 74K miles
Hmmm keep me posted on this mcu1 chip. I’d like to see what the invoice says about the replacement. My mcu1 had the memory recall done last year. It works well for the most part but I can’t tell if that’s from lack of use or what. The biggest issues I have is slow boot at times and a screen freeze between switching songsI have an appointment for Saturday to replace the fuse and was told is was covered too. And they are going to replace my MCU1 chip too even though the app says my device is OK.
Called the SC this morning, and confirmed that Tesla will be refunding anyone who had to pay to have the Pyro Fuse replaced as a result of this. They didn't have an ETA on when it would occur, but that would be refunded as it does fall under the 8yr HV Battery warranty.
Did they say that it would be done automatically or do you think we need to individually contact them and request the refund? I paid $295 to have that work done just a week ago.