Heading back from a weekend in Joshua Tree/Yucca Valley and got these messages:
Tesla repaired the wiring harness for just under $300 (~$100 labor and $195 diagnostics). Evidence of rodents under the car, seems like just in front of the rear motor. I need to ask for the pics. They’re not in the app’s service section with the invoice.
During our inspection we found connector x157 to have rodent damage to the wiring harness causing an electrical open. The technician repaired the wiring with a new set of terminals and verified normal operation.
Would be great if these cars were sealed to prevent this.
Shocking, 100+ miles with all these disabled isn’t a fun drive but it was better than expect and range was still surprisingly good w/o regen. I kept it ~65-70 mph most of the time to be safe.
Rodent kit anyone?
Better than repairing the knock sensor harness on my Tacoma @$2500 buried deep in the very cozy V6. Yummy soy wires!
Oh, at least I got the hood straightened a bit (much better) and got taillight alignment marginally improved while it was in the shop. Gaps are more consistent now; not perfect but more even throughout.
- Steering assist reduced
- Automatic vehicle hold disabled
- Traction control disabled
- Stability control disabled
- Regenerative braking disabled
- Automatic emergency braking is disabled
- ABS (antilock braking system) disabled
- Autopilot safety/convenience features unavailable
- Cruise control disabled
Tesla repaired the wiring harness for just under $300 (~$100 labor and $195 diagnostics). Evidence of rodents under the car, seems like just in front of the rear motor. I need to ask for the pics. They’re not in the app’s service section with the invoice.
During our inspection we found connector x157 to have rodent damage to the wiring harness causing an electrical open. The technician repaired the wiring with a new set of terminals and verified normal operation.
Would be great if these cars were sealed to prevent this.
Shocking, 100+ miles with all these disabled isn’t a fun drive but it was better than expect and range was still surprisingly good w/o regen. I kept it ~65-70 mph most of the time to be safe.
Rodent kit anyone?
Better than repairing the knock sensor harness on my Tacoma @$2500 buried deep in the very cozy V6. Yummy soy wires!
Oh, at least I got the hood straightened a bit (much better) and got taillight alignment marginally improved while it was in the shop. Gaps are more consistent now; not perfect but more even throughout.