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

Discussion in 'Tesla, Inc.' started by MurrayJimW, Sep 4, 2018.

  1. hybridbear

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    Oh, so this is something aftermarket ppl have added.
     
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  2. Droschke

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    Which MCU has the yellowing issue? MCU1 or MCU2?
     
  3. MP3Mike

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

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    The the screen was manufactured/assembled in February of 2015.
     
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    My car was manufactured in Feb 2015 and I did not have yellowing
     
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    My recollection is that if that screen has a failure that it would likely suffer from the bubbling/leaking and not the yellowing.
     
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  7. Droschke

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    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?
     
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    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.
     
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  9. MasterT

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

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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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  14. Droschke

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    This is the email just received:

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  15. MorrisonHiker

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    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
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    Ineligible: Elective Infotainment Upgrade – purchased with an active vehicle warranty or Warranty Adjustment Program
     
  16. viper2ko

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    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
     
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    MorrisonHiker S 100D 2021.4.11

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    #7277 MorrisonHiker, Mar 5, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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    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.
     
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    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
     
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    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.
     
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  20. Amacharola

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    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.
     

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