How would a force recall result in a sure shot discount at MCU2 instead of eMMC upgrade?
-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Tesla Covering Some MCU1 Issues for Some Owners
- Thread starter Huachipato
- Start date
How would a force recall result in a sure shot discount at MCU2 instead of eMMC upgrade?
Pretty good chance they would. They probably make a higher margin on MCU upgrade even with a discount. Emmc was a repair option they had to develop after the impending NHTSA investigation started and is likely breakeven for them
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
My approach is to try to get Tesla to replace my chip. Basically that approach is not working so far.
Step two is buy 5 more shares of Tesla. done!
Step three, if my Chip really starts to degrade, have it replaced by third party.
If that does not work out well, get the MCU2 upgrade. Hopefully, the gain in TSLA will pay for it.
Do you have warranty left on your MCU1? If yes, how many months left? Have you already got the message on screen to get the appointment scheduled for eMMC fix?
I have 10 months warranty left + I got a message on screen last week that the storage has degraded and to get the appointment scheduled to it fixed. I'm not sure how long before the screen goes blank, so I'm not sure if I should wait on the NHTSA pressure to build up to offer discounts on MCU2 upgrades.
Took my 2017 Model S in for EMMC service. I told them I have video of the MCU freezing and rebooting. I also submitted bug reports after the reboot. They didn't even want to see the video. After running diagnosis I was told there was nothing wrong with the EMMC. The remedy was flashing the FPGA.
In a text message they also stated Tesla Engineers are working hard on releasing a new firmware that can resolve these issues.
For the folks that have not interacted with Tesla Service this is a standard lie they put out... I have at least a dozen issues where they have said this over my 6 years of ownership, NONE have been resolved via firmware updates. Including the replacement MCU whch is now also failing. FPGA reflash does NOTHING to fix a failing MCU. your best best is to record video of the incredibly laggy screen, and log every reboot in a note and also use the report function if your voice commands still work. Mine failed long ago and they said....wait for it...
"Tesla Engineers are working hard on releasing a new firmware that can resolve these issues"
Twice in 3 days I have come out to my car (once when supercharging, once in the driveway when unloading back from a trip) and found the center screen to be blank. Instrument cluster worked (but was showing passenger airbag status which is not typical).
Audio was still working (but choppy). Touching the lower right corner would reduce/increase the volume.
At the supercharger - Rebooting it once and the audio didn't work. (took 5-10 minutes to reboot). S second reboot and it worked (although slowly).
I haven't rebooted again, leaving the center screen blank for now.
It also says waiting firmware download, but that message showed up immediately after installing new firmware.
Is this anything that anyone has observed?
It's been "cleared" by service twice in the past. Once for ~$125 (I had requested the daughter board replaced on my dime but they said this saved me money), one other time "extra files" were cleared for free.
Audio was still working (but choppy). Touching the lower right corner would reduce/increase the volume.
At the supercharger - Rebooting it once and the audio didn't work. (took 5-10 minutes to reboot). S second reboot and it worked (although slowly).
I haven't rebooted again, leaving the center screen blank for now.
It also says waiting firmware download, but that message showed up immediately after installing new firmware.
Is this anything that anyone has observed?
It's been "cleared" by service twice in the past. Once for ~$125 (I had requested the daughter board replaced on my dime but they said this saved me money), one other time "extra files" were cleared for free.
The email they sent today says pending. (The first email didn't have a ship date field.) Anyway, my expectation is that it will be covered as if I'm within the 8-year warranty period, because I reported it within that period.
Asked my SC about this FAQ, here's the response.
"Reimbursement eligibility will not be discussed until 02.21, please keep in mind we are unsure of reimbursement until then. If you decide to move forward with MCU2 upgrade instead of getting eMMC fixed under warranty adjustment program it will be with the disclaimer you may not receive any reimbursement"
Trying to negotiate with SvC in Nashville regarding repairing my failing eMMC (2017 P100D) vs. the MCU2 upgrade. No discount. I asked them to do the MCU1 eMMC warranty repair followed by the MCU2 upgrade w/ SXM ($3000) and they want an extra $750 as a "core charge" to give me the MCU1 unit back. Frustrating.
Akikiki
A'-Lo-HA ! y'all
Perfectly normal. Frustrating that you a frustrated.
Akikiki
A'-Lo-HA ! y'all
morrisdl
Member
JUST got my 1st email notification last night (3am) about the eMMC warranty adjustment period.
Still states "8 years/100k miles" but they already replaced mine for free at 113,000 miles last month.
Tesla is not perfect and not all mistakes are nefarious. I am still REALLY enjoying 2014 Tesla!
What other company will come to your driveway and repair your car for $250??
Still states "8 years/100k miles" but they already replaced mine for free at 113,000 miles last month.
Tesla is not perfect and not all mistakes are nefarious. I am still REALLY enjoying 2014 Tesla!
What other company will come to your driveway and repair your car for $250??
I just moved my appointment from Nashville to St. Louis because I was told they could do both the MCU2 and radio upgrades at the same appointment.
Akikiki
A'-Lo-HA ! y'all
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
Similar threads
