Replacing cabin air filter and cleaning evaporator fins in 2021-2022 MS

[RussZTT]

So my 21 Plaid has of course the same issue. The smell goes away after about a minute. I removed the HEPA and it didn't smell to bad but soaked it with a vinegar/water mix and its now sitting in the sun. When it's dry, I'll spray some Lysol to get rid of the vinegar smell ha! Looks like I will be doing the shower dam as well. I just ordered the sock from Filter Wears. By the way, I found a 10% off code for them, its "bimmerpost10". Hey, 10% is better than nothing heh.

My car will be at Tesla on the 22nd for a parking sensor replacement. I just sent them a message about a possible replacement under warranty. I'm not expecting a "sure thing" but it's worth a shot. I will report back.

 

[MFrunkerOG]

Rejoice people… the hepa only filter part is now showing up on the epc parts site. Go look it up and order a spare

 

[RussZTT]

Rejoice people… the hepa only filter part is now showing up on the epc parts site. Go look it up and order a spare

What is EPC parts site? I googled it but alot came up.

 

[MFrunkerOG]

What is EPC parts site? I googled it but alot came up.

Wow! If you just google epc Tesla , that’s the first thing that comes up.

 

[RussZTT]

Wow! If you just google epc Tesla , that’s the first thing that comes up.

Thanks, didn't put "tesla" after it. Obvously been on it before just looks like everything is for 2020 or older even though it says for 21+. Thanks for the explanation.

 

[MFrunkerOG]

Thanks, didn't put "tesla" after it. Obvously been on it before just looks like everything is for 2020 or older even though it says for 21+. Thanks for the explanation.

No no, the 2021+ has its own sub site. Should show up in the drop down. Yes the images look like it’s for the older one, but don’t let that distract

 

[calm-one]

So thanks for this thread.

Never had the stink in my 2017 MS, but the wife's M3, oh yea.

Anyhow on my new MSP I have installed the sock. The vehicle may have been exposed to rain or snow during transport, and to water as the car was cleaned by Tesla and PPF installer.

Here is to hoping this solution prevents Musk's revenge.

Lastly, for service appontments for non-hvac reasons, are people removing the sock to prevent warranty incidents?

 

[MFrunkerOG]

So thanks for this thread.

Never had the stink in my 2017 MS, but the wife's M3, oh yea.

Anyhow on my new MSP I have installed the sock. The vehicle may have been exposed to rain or snow during transport, and to water as the car was cleaned by Tesla and PPF installer.

Here is to hoping this solution prevents Musk's revenge.

Lastly, for service appontments for non-hvac reasons, are people removing the sock to prevent warranty incidents?

I kept my sock on for when the car was in for another reason and they didn’t seem to care

 

[Bull]

I kept my sock on for when the car was in for another reason and they didn’t seem to care

Same here. Not even a comment about the sock or the dam.

 

[Chuckled]

Is this confirmed to be fixed on the 2024 model s?

 

[RussZTT]

Is this confirmed to be fixed on the 2024 model s?

I believe the 24s have the new HWPA housing.

 

[Alset2]

I was at SC today and SA told me there is now a new redesigned filter material to address the smell issue, not just the case.
Has anyone else heard of this?

 

[cwanja]

I was at SC today and SA told me there is now a new redesigned filter material to address the smell issue, not just the case.
Has anyone else heard of this?

Just asked a ranger / advisor on Wednesday and he said nothing has changed. Only way to find out is to go through the swap. Are they willing to do it for free?

 

[Alset2]

Just asked a ranger / advisor on Wednesday and he said nothing has changed. Only way to find out is to go through the swap. Are they willing to do it for free?

Don't know yet, he said he is going to try but we will see. Ill post back once I get my car back.

 

[mcvaughan]

Tesla replaced my housing with the "C" part and knock on wood have not had an issue since. Fingers crossed!

 

[cwanja]

Tesla replaced my housing with the "C" part and knock on wood have not had an issue since. Fingers crossed!

Hate to say it, but think we have proven that version does not resolve the issue.

 

[MFrunkerOG]

Hate to say it, but think we have proven that version does not resolve the issue.

Indeed

 

[Chip Geek]

I got a 2024 MSLR on 3/27 and have done the modifications shown here. Thanks for the excellent tips to keep my new Tesla stink free.