Hi, I am also new to this forum as a member, though I read a lot before and am really impressed by
all the helpful topics here. Thanks to all of you!
So far I have been driving a 2015 Model S without any issues.
Now I got a European 2017 Model X 100D where the MCU burned off.
Not just black screen, real fire and smoke, almost nothing left except glass, a bit silicone and a metal frame.
See photo.
Maybe you can give me an initial assessment what the best approach may be to get this solved.
Especially as you know the hard- and software so well.
The car is unfortunately out of warranty regarding the MCU (>80k miles), so I thought to buy one from a salvage car.
I found one for less than $1k, which seems to be in great condition, a new one would probably cost >$3k (?).
I plugged it in the car and you can imagine what was shown on the screen:
- Wrong VIN, wrong battery size (pretends to be a X60D now)
- Wrong mileage, key not recognized
- Won't charge and won't drive, says "need Tesla support..."
Today I spoke with the service center and asked if they would re-program the MCU to fit my car.
To my understanding this is a simple Linux computer which requires some parameter setting and maybe a software update.
Could be that the LTE kit has to be switched, as this is from a NA model (I have a EU car).
But they said "nope - have to buy a new one".
Though this one seems to work fine and I proved that it is not stolen or whatever (seller showed a copy of salvage title
and I found it at copart with the same VIN and mileage).
So what do you think, is there a chance to get it running in my car (rooting, parameter switching)?
Former system data (config files etc) is not available I guess, as the old MCU is destroyed (or is is saved somewhere else?).
The used MCU showed software version 2018.48.12.1, which version was installed on the original one I don't know.
I could imagine to upgrade to MCU 2 officially later on, but for the moment I just want to get it running
(MUC 2 is not available in Europe yet).
Thanks for any useful hint/comment!
all the helpful topics here. Thanks to all of you!
So far I have been driving a 2015 Model S without any issues.
Now I got a European 2017 Model X 100D where the MCU burned off.
Not just black screen, real fire and smoke, almost nothing left except glass, a bit silicone and a metal frame.
See photo.
Maybe you can give me an initial assessment what the best approach may be to get this solved.
Especially as you know the hard- and software so well.
The car is unfortunately out of warranty regarding the MCU (>80k miles), so I thought to buy one from a salvage car.
I found one for less than $1k, which seems to be in great condition, a new one would probably cost >$3k (?).
I plugged it in the car and you can imagine what was shown on the screen:
- Wrong VIN, wrong battery size (pretends to be a X60D now)
- Wrong mileage, key not recognized
- Won't charge and won't drive, says "need Tesla support..."
Today I spoke with the service center and asked if they would re-program the MCU to fit my car.
To my understanding this is a simple Linux computer which requires some parameter setting and maybe a software update.
Could be that the LTE kit has to be switched, as this is from a NA model (I have a EU car).
But they said "nope - have to buy a new one".
Though this one seems to work fine and I proved that it is not stolen or whatever (seller showed a copy of salvage title
and I found it at copart with the same VIN and mileage).
So what do you think, is there a chance to get it running in my car (rooting, parameter switching)?
Former system data (config files etc) is not available I guess, as the old MCU is destroyed (or is is saved somewhere else?).
The used MCU showed software version 2018.48.12.1, which version was installed on the original one I don't know.
I could imagine to upgrade to MCU 2 officially later on, but for the moment I just want to get it running
(MUC 2 is not available in Europe yet).
Thanks for any useful hint/comment!