Tesla infotainment system upgradeable from MCU1 to MCU2 for $2500 [$1500 as of Jan 21, 2020]

[hybridbear]

The LH amp only works on the Ultra HiFi system.

Here's one thread on the issue, there are others: Light harmonic amp on MCU2

Oh, so this is something aftermarket ppl have added.

 

[Droschke]

Which MCU has the yellowing issue? MCU1 or MCU2?

 

[MP3Mike]

Which MCU has the yellowing issue? MCU1 or MCU2?

My recollection is both, depending on which screen was installed on it. (Or probably more accurately when the screen was manufactured/assembled.)

 

[Droschke]

The the screen was manufactured/assembled in February of 2015.

 

[mspohr]

The the screen was manufactured/assembled in February of 2015.

My car was manufactured in Feb 2015 and I did not have yellowing

 

[MP3Mike]

The the screen was manufactured/assembled in February of 2015.

My recollection is that if that screen has a failure that it would likely suffer from the bubbling/leaking and not the yellowing.

 

[Droschke]

How about the MCU2's being replaced at $1500 (the topic of this thread)? Will they have yellowing, bubbling/leaking later on or is it that all these issues have been fixed on these MCU2's?

 

[MP3Mike]

How about the MCU2's being replaced at $1500 (the topic of this thread)? Will they have yellowing, bubbling/leaking later on or is it that all these issues have been fixed on these MCU2's?

The bubbling/leaking was fixed long ago, though that introduced the yellowing, which I think was resolved in mid to late 2019. So current screens shouldn't suffer from either problem.

 

[ABC2D]

How about the MCU2's being replaced at $1500 (the topic of this thread)? Will they have yellowing, bubbling/leaking later on or is it that all these issues have been fixed on these MCU2's?

I had MCU2 upgrade done in June 2020 which included a new LCD, by October yellow border appeared and was treated twice by the UV tool to get fixed.

 

[Droschke]

I had MCU2 upgrade done in June 2020 which included a new LCD, by October yellow border appeared and was treated twice by the UV tool to get fixed.

A brand new MCU2 w/screen yellowed within less than a year? Do you know if others have had the same experience?

 

[hybridbear]

I had MCU2 upgrade done in June 2020 which included a new LCD, by October yellow border appeared and was treated twice by the UV tool to get fixed.

Yikes! This is the first I've hear of MCU2 having the yellowing issue. Our MCU1 screen had minor yellowing which is now gone with our MCU2 screen.

 

[Fiver]

Yikes! This is the first I've hear of MCU2 having the yellowing issue. Our MCU1 screen had minor yellowing which is now gone with our MCU2 screen.

MCU2 most def has the yellowing thing. Mine happened about 18 months in. Easy to spot if you turn off satellite view.

Also my center (dash) display has a yellow border as well. They don't have a fix for that one as far as I know.

 

[viper2ko]

https://twitter.com/TeslaDadClub/status/1367560367690424332?s=19

Free upgrades to MCU2. I doubt it

 

[Droschke]

This is the email just received:

 

[MorrisonHiker]

This is the email just received:

View attachment 642413

Here's a link with FAQs.

8GB eMMC Reimbursement Frequently Asked Questions

It does say this if I try the form:
Eligibility for Reimbursement
No
Additional Details
Ineligible: Elective Infotainment Upgrade – purchased with an active vehicle warranty or Warranty Adjustment Program

 

[viper2ko]

Here's a link with FAQs...but I'm sure if anyone paid for the infotainment upgrade, they still have more questions.

8GB eMMC Reimbursement Frequently Asked Questions

I tried and it says I'm not eligible. Because tesla never "diagnosed" mine as failing and I voluntarily upgraded. Since mine wasn't fully black I knew they wouldn't do anything

 

[MorrisonHiker]

I tried and it says I'm not eligible. Because tesla never "diagnosed" mine as failing and I voluntarily upgraded. Since mine wasn't fully black I knew they wouldn't do anything

Yeah. Same here. Disappointing.

I looked closer and the link seems to be per account, not per VIN. It actually shows multiple vehicles on the account. All ours are ineligible for refunds, of course.

 

[viper2ko]

Yeah. Same here. Disappointing.

Very. I didn't want to go through the hassle (out of warranty) trying to get them to diagnose it and say it's fine and send me packing. I guess if I had, I could have saved $500

 

[MP3Mike]

Very. I didn't want to go through the hassle (out of warranty) trying to get them to diagnose it and say it's fine and send me packing. I guess if I had, I could have saved $500

From reading the FAQ you would only qualify for the reimbursement if you had it diagnosed, and upgraded, when you weren't covered by a warranty, the warranty enhancement program, or the recall.

 

[Amacharola]

Yeah. Same here. Disappointing.

I looked closer and the link seems to be per account, not per VIN. It actually shows multiple vehicles on the account. All ours are ineligible for refunds, of course.

My MCU Failure didn't go completely black. it hung up several times and had to be rebooted while driving. I reached out and said I had symptoms of an MCU failure and told them what was happening. It says I am eligible for reimbursement. whew!

I have not had much luck with my Model S lately. Besides the $2650 (tax included) for the MCU, a few months later in October - $900 needed for tires (they lasted just 10 months), December $800 for a battery heater, January 12v battery $220, February $500 rear axle seals leaking, Just 2 days ago - Driver side door handle (3rd generation without microswitches).... I told my wife I am about to divorce Tess and order a new Model 3.