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Repair Options: Bricked Roadster v1.5

Discussion in 'Roadster 2008-2012' started by Timbrewer, Jul 20, 2020.

  1. Timbrewer

    Timbrewer Roadster Signature #29

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    I've got a roadster who's battery won't accept a charge. Tesla service advises replacing the battery but doesn't know when one will be available. I'd greatly appreciate any advice on repair options, but I'm not hopeful. Will probably end up selling it as-is.

    Located in Maryland, but willing to ship for repair.


    Thanks
    Tim
     
  2. Roadster

    Roadster JdeMO Powered

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  3. DeedWest

    DeedWest 2008 VP & 2011 2.5 Sport

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    Tim,

    Sorry to hear #29 has a dead ESS. I would reach out to Carl Medlock in Seattle ASAP. @CM_007. He is an experienced and prior employee of the company during the Roadster days, and personally one of the only people I’d trust third-party to work on either of my Roadsters.
     
  4. shrink

    shrink Supporting Member

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    Home | Gruber Motors

    Gruber might be able to revive it depending on how long it's been bricked. I was just there a couple weeks ago to drop off some parts. They had a couple Roadster batteries on the floor being revived. Unfortunately, not all can be brought back.

    Good luck!

    I have their emails and phone numbers if you want to send me a PM as well.
     
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  5. Timbrewer

    Timbrewer Roadster Signature #29

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    Thanks folks, I'm in contact with Gruber to assess things and see where we go. I'll post a follow up to this thread.


    Tim
     
  6. T.REX

    T.REX New Member

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    Any update? Are you interested in selling it?
     

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