Thanks, that part is in and I'm scheduled to deliver the car to the SC tomorrow for work. (it was delayed to install 'cause I was traveling out of the country last week on vacation.)
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Thanks, that part is in and I'm scheduled to deliver the car to the SC tomorrow for work. (it was delayed to install 'cause I was traveling out of the country last week on vacation.)
shrink
Member
After inquiring several months ago (I think 8/2014) about the Xenon headlight upgrade and being told parts were out of stock and later that Roadster parts were being moved into a new warehouse, I was told by my contact at the parts distribution center earlier today that the Xenon headlights were finally in stock and I just placed an order.
I hope the this means the warehouse change for Roadster parts is complete or near complete and that Roadster part availability improves for all of us.
I hope the this means the warehouse change for Roadster parts is complete or near complete and that Roadster part availability improves for all of us.
Charge Relay went out on my 2.0 and there was one in NA and one in EU available. Mfr is in Germany. Now there is only one . . .
Could be wrt this particular part that it is the mfr that maintains shelf stock. It is a big 2 part item similar in size to a small ICE starter/solenoid. On the 2.0 it is on pass frunk side of firewall.
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Could be wrt this particular part that it is the mfr that maintains shelf stock. It is a big 2 part item similar in size to a small ICE starter/solenoid. On the 2.0 it is on pass frunk side of firewall.
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Mark77a
Member
The Guys at Dana Beach, service centre, South Florida, say they have LOADS of Roadster spares. (Even bragged that they have parts CA are short on).
dhrivnak
Active Member
I just had a coolant leak fixed as they replaced the reservoir. The good news is they were able to pick up my car the next day and return it to me a workday later. No small feat as I am 250 miles away.
No issue on the parts. The only downside is with a cost of $400 to replace the coolant this by far was the earliest and most expensive flush I have ever had.
No issue on the parts. The only downside is with a cost of $400 to replace the coolant this by far was the earliest and most expensive flush I have ever had.
dhrivnak
Active Member
You were charged $400 (which included the cost of 1 gal. of coolant just to flush the Roadster coolant system? That seems insanely high.
spaceballs
Member
For that price I will assume the service center disconnected each of the coolant hoses (~40 of them) and did a flush on each of the ESS Sheets.
Did that price include picking up and dropping off your car?
Was the leak in your reservoir? Or the tubing connected to it? Or somewhere else?
In a couple other threads it's been discussed that you have to purge the system of air after flushing the fluid. Apparently you need a special tool and perhaps it takes some time? $400 is less than 2hrs labor.
spaceballs
Member
On the show how it's made, there was a show on the Tesla Roadster, when they were filling the coolant they used something like this http://www.amazon.com/ATD-Tools-3306-Cooling-System/dp/B00H2VV02C
dhrivnak
Active Member
Total cost was a little over $600. $100 pick up fee and was given p85 loaner. Then $100 for the reservoir and $400 labor. So they were fair. But with other cars one could easily change yourself for $25. I think my issue was likely the fluid was old and was starting to foam so pressure was built up causing leaks. With new fluid there is no foam or leaks. The reservoir was swapped as a precaution.
I imagine some care has to be taken to "burp" out any air in the system, or it won't cool properly.
rdstr
Member
I am only a junior member of this community, but I would like to say when I bought my roadster I felt I received a phenomenal value for my roadster and I assumed someday there would be challenges finding parts for a limited production vehicle...but I am confident that Tesla will continue to take care of us, and I fully expect we will see some future options develop with additional 'partners' as time goes by. When Elon released all the patent information, for me at least it increased my confidence. I understand how everyone feels, but I say lets wait till a fire exists before trying to put it out. I would also like to say I am impressed with how all the members of this site are so helpful... I have seen other sites where egos seem to get in the way and inhibit questions for 'new' members... not here, you guys are great! just my 2 cents....
tonybelding
Active Member
I may be wrong about this, but I was under the impression that car makers who do business in the USA are required -- by law -- to provide parts support for their cars for ten years after production ends. This was actually one of the excuses GM gave for crushing the EV1 fleet, because getting them all off the road saved the ongoing costs of supporting those cars.
hill
high fiber member
At the end of 2014, didn't Musk say they were about to release a 400 mile range kit, consisting of better tires, wheels, & traction pack? Anyone get one yet? Or did that fizzle out. If it's still in the works at least that shows commitment. You don't hear of any other manufacturer doing that kind of upgrade for their older models.
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