Tesla Sentry Mode in Action

[ricksastro]

I imagine they would break your window then not be able to fold the seat down . The people going this stuff are not the brightest bunch. Tempted to try razor blades though, just use a leather gloves for the start latches. . Probably get arrested for it and end up paying the criminal.

Or more likely forget about it and take a nice trip to the hospital after you try to lower the seat. Or worse, your wife or kids.

 

[MaryAnning3]

My guess is that these guys are leasing the Mercedes, but can't afford its payments so they're going around robbing cars in parking lots with plates from other cars. Did the police have any insights?

No, but they have them working in shifts. (from the Big Lebouski

 

[GolanB]

Just FYI on the Sentry issue for older Model S/X vehicles:

- October 2016 to early to mid-2017 Model S/X vehicles do indeed have all 8 cameras just like today's Model S/X/3.
- However, they have an older AutoPilot computer, known as Hardware 2.0.
- Modern Model S/X/3 up until April 2019 have a later revision known as Hardware 2.5.
- Current production after April 2019 is now using Hardware 3.0.
- Even though those 2016-2017 vehicles have all 8 cameras, they do not have Sentry mode because Hardware 2.0 does not support it.
- 2016-2017 Model S/X with Hardware 2.0 can be upgraded to Hardware 3.0 (and therefore get Sentry mode) with the purchase of the Full Self Driving package. However, the Hardware 3.0 computer replacement will not happen for several months, maybe into 2020.

What I would do if I were Tesla is this:
- There will be many cars that get upgraded from Hardware 2.5 to Hardware 3.0 to deliver the Full Self Driving features.
- When those computer replacements start to happen (2.5 -> 3.0), there will be a large number of used Hardware 2.5 boards available.
- Telsa should offer Hardware 2.0 -> 2.5 upgrades for those people who want Sentry mode but don't want FSD. The price should be something relatively inexpensive since this would be just bonus revenue for Tesla and it's refurbished equipment instead of new. I'm thinking $500.

It’s a thoughtful idea, but my feeling is that Tesla won’t do it for the simple reason that there are components on the board (from what I’ve heard, such as non removable flash storage) that are prone to failure over time and may not last into multiple ownerships without refactoring. That cost may make it prohibitive enough that it may be easier for them to sell HW3 with features disabled instead. It may even prove to be cheaper as quantity of HW3 ramps up.

 

[Bill Foster]

My guess is that these guys are leasing the Mercedes, but can't afford its payments so they're going around robbing cars in parking lots with plates from other cars. Did the police have any insights?

They are not leasing an at best 2013 Benz.

 

[Glamisduner]

They are not leasing an at best 2013 Benz.

They can't afford gas for their Mercedes.

 

[Rojer Lockless]

Location?

Always California. lol.

 

[GenSao]

Not the same person, but there is hope: Caught on Camera? Tesla Snaps Pic of Berkeley Car Thief

Note, more details found at: Berkeleyside