Refresh S - Large Center Console Storage Light Wired Incorrectly

[FrenchB4]

I picked up my new MS LR this week and was cleaning/organizing it today. I noticed that the light for the largest section of my center console is wired backwards. When the full door is fully open, the lowest light for the large section is turned off.

When the full door starts to close, the light turns on and stays on even when the door is fully closed.

Any thoughts? Is it time for my first service call?

 

[DerbyDave]

I have a small item as well from last year. I am waiting for a time when service is required to get it fixed. It's OK until then.

 

[electrongofast]

Looks like a very common problem. I started this thread for this issue as well

Plaid center console light turns off when fully opened?

I noticed in my new Model S Plaid the center console light turns off if you fully open the sliding lid. Is this expected behavior? Intuitively the light should turn off when the lid is fully closed, and light should turn on when half-closed or fully opened

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[docgarner]

Same boat. Waiting to hear that Tesla is at least aware of the problem. This was a LOT easier when you could just email Jerome directly.

 

[n2mb_racing]

Yup. I have it too. I would hope they could fix it in software, but it looks like the fix is to replace the whole console.

 

[D Patel]

Yup. I have it too. I would hope they could fix it in software, but it looks like the fix is to replace the whole console.

I got the same issue too. I thought I was going crazy

 

[drunkenbuda]

Same here! I just sent in a service request date.

 

[leonwu]

Whole essay about it here, and the saga to convince the tesla shops that it is indeed incorrect. Enjoy!

Plaid center console light turns off when fully opened?

@jebinc said his did not behave that way, and that if that front tray is half covered his light goes out. I haven’t visually confirmed this myself, but maybe he can post a video to show functionality. Not really bothered, but fully expect my new car to be borked, as it’s quite clear Tesla has...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[Ssmtsx]

I received my first software update today and it fixed this issue with my S

 

[n2mb_racing]

I received my first software update today and it fixed this issue with my S

Really? What version?

 

[Alset2]

I received 2022.8.2 last night and it made mine go from not working at all, to working what is "considered" wrong...where it comes on except when fully opened.
I wish they would just give us and on/off button and be done with the Swiss Army knife switches

 

[drunkenbuda]

I received my first software update today and it fixed this issue with my S

Nope, didn't work for me. Still the same

 

[n2mb_racing]

I received 2022.8.2 last night and it made mine go from not working at all, to working what is "considered" wrong...where it comes on except when fully opened.
I wish they would just give us and on/off button and be done with the Swiss Army knife switches

Buttons? There are only five real buttons in the whole car, and they are in the trunk.

 

[Bayern55]

My car was in service for 2 weeks for this (I owned car for 3 weeks so far) they replaced entire center console and gave me back the car. Exact same problem!!!! They then shrugged shoulders and said oh well I guess that’s how it is and asked me to take it home… said there is no way to fix it. Main large cubby still turns on when closing lid. The sliding cubby light is ok. Suggestions?

 

[n2mb_racing]

My car was in service for 2 weeks for this (I owned car for 3 weeks so far) they replaced entire center console and gave me back the car. Exact same problem!!!! They then shrugged shoulders and said oh well I guess that’s how it is and asked me to take it home… said there is no way to fix it. Main large cubby still turns on when closing lid. The sliding cubby light is ok. Suggestions?

They have to rewire the switch. It's fixable, but hard. It takes a few hours.

 

[Veregon]

My car was in service for 2 weeks for this (I owned car for 3 weeks so far) they replaced entire center console and gave me back the car. Exact same problem!!!! They then shrugged shoulders and said oh well I guess that’s how it is and asked me to take it home… said there is no way to fix it. Main large cubby still turns on when closing lid. The sliding cubby light is ok. Suggestions?

See the posts in this thread where some of us have been able to get the service center to actually fix the issue.

 

[RandyChicago]

Just seeing these long threads about this issue (which I also had). Took my 2022 Model S in, in February, they tried to fix the wiring/switches but broke something and so they had to order an entire new center console. The new console went in last week, but it had the same exact issues. They had my car for four days and eventually did find the issue and fix it. Here is what my invoice says, if it helps anyone else.

 

[paulchou]

Just seeing these long threads about this issue (which I also had). Took my 2022 Model S in, in February, they tried to fix the wiring/switches but broke something and so they had to order an entire new center console. The new console went in last week, but it had the same exact issues. They had my car for four days and eventually did find the issue and fix it. Here is what my invoice says, if it helps anyone else.

@RandyChicago, any chance you can share the specific service center and/or the technician name? My local service center has been struggling with this issue and could probably use some knowledge sharing. Apparently they found a micro switch to flip that fixed the issue, but now everything else works in reverse.