Tesla updating Model S headlights

[EVRider-FL]

From Teslarati: Tesla reportedly pauses Model S line to make way for updated headlights

Tesla reportedly pauses Model S line to make way for updated headlights

Tesla has reportedly paused the Model S line production at the Fremont Factory to work on some slight changes for the flagship full-sized sedan. In December 2021, sightings on public roads hinted that a new Tesla Model S equipped with a new taillight design and revised charging door may be...

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[Cyb_]

Interesting. I wonder if they have completely cleared stock of the old Headlights then. Mine may need to be replaced because of an issue with them staying on after car is off for a while (DRL stays on at a dimmed state).

 

[jorobsand]

I have an S Plaid on order. Order about a month ago and no VIN yet. Makes me wonder if I will get the new headlights. Since I obviously haven't been paired with an existing car in stock as the article suggests I would have.

 

[FirstTime22]

I have an S Plaid on order. Order about a month ago and no VIN yet. Makes me wonder if I will get the new headlights. Since I obviously haven't been paired with an existing car in stock as the article suggests I would have.

Hope you do!

 

[jorobsand]

Hope you do!

Well I will find out soon enough. Was literally assigned a VIN 20 minutes after I posted that. Based on delivery date my guess is I might have missed the cutoff since I don't think they can build and ship my car starting today for delivery in Charlotte, NC next week.

 

[glide]

Interesting. I wonder if they have completely cleared stock of the old Headlights then. Mine may need to be replaced because of an issue with them staying on after car is off for a while (DRL stays on at a dimmed state).

Don’t worry. They have plenty of replacement “old style” lights for you.

They will not be offering paid or warranty-related retrofits.

 

[DerbyDave]

End of the quarter coming up too. They will be sending out all available cars for delivery by the end of next month.

 

[jorobsand]

FWIW, I asked Tesla Chat if I was being assigned an inventory vehicle, and they said to me that "There are no inventory cars for Model S they come right off the line to you!" I know that Tesla customer service isn't always reliable information, but somewhat conflicts with the message that Plaid orders are being assigned inventory and the changes are only coming to LR for now.

 

[DerbyDave]

What they said may be true for their cars now, but sometimes it is not that way. Also, if production has been suspended as reported, new VIN assignments should stop today or very soon, else the car has already been built.

 

[gaswalla]

another lesson on why to wait a year after a new product launch from Tesla

 

[DerbyDave]

Tesla changes their cars so much during a year's production anyway. You will never buy a Tesla if you are waiting for the latest features. Within a year of the 2021 car's release, we had the "refresh", Plaid, and now the refresh refresh. New Battery pack coming up soon.

 

[Lsantana954]

what's the big fuss about these new headlights? what's so new about them?

 

[DerbyDave]

The current headlights are rated poor by the NHTSA. They are not good on low beam illumination. High beam is OK. The new ones are matrix LED headlights, and couldn't be any worse. Should be much better, depending on how much of the matrix they can use in US.

 

[theslimshadyist]

They will not be offering paid or warranty-related retrofits.

What’s the source on your paid retrofit claim that they won’t offer?

 

[glide]

What’s the source on your paid retrofit claim that they won’t offer?

Let me know how one goes about proving a negative and I’ll get back to you.

 

[Wingsy]

Don’t worry. They have plenty of replacement “old style” lights for you.

They will not be offering paid or warranty-related retrofits.

What's your source of info on that, no retrofits?

And... were you ever part of a social network called "The Palace"?

 

[glide]

What's your source of info on that, no retrofits?

And... were you ever part of a social network called "The Palace"?

Because that’s how they handle all other replacement and warranty parts. All parts used during a build are coded directly to the VIN and they have plenty of stock/supply for replacements.

And no, I dont know what the Palace is.

 

[Cyb_]

Because that’s how they handle all other replacement and warranty parts. All parts used during a build are coded directly to the VIN and they have plenty of stock/supply for replacements.

And no, I dont know what the Palace is.

With the Headlights being a part of their original plan i am definitely sure that there will be retrofits down the line at least for this part. I don't remember when but someone had said before that their source at Tesla said they were clearing inventory of the old Headlight before they start with the new ones.

Just gotta wait to find out. My current defective headlights need to be replaced so i guess i will wait a little longer to see if someone else takes theirs in for a replacement first.

 

[glide]

With the Headlights being a part of their original plan i am definitely sure that there will be retrofits down the line at least for this part. I don't remember when but someone had said before that their source at Tesla said they were clearing inventory of the old Headlight before they start with the new ones.

Just gotta wait to find out. My current defective headlights need to be replaced so i guess i will wait a little longer to see if someone else takes theirs in for a replacement first.

Nope. Tesla sells new vehicles.

They don’t like offering retrofits for old ones. I’m sure they will sell you the parts but you are own your own to install and make them work with your vehicles software. I can guarantee there will be no officially supported retrofit program.

When “some guy on the internet” said Tesla was clearing out the old inventory, that means for the production line only. It does not mean replacements for the old style headlights no longer exist.

 

[Cyb_]

Nope. Tesla sells new vehicles.

They don’t like offering retrofits for old ones. I’m sure they will sell you the parts but you are own your own to install and make them work with your vehicles software. I can guarantee there will be no officially supported retrofit program.

When “some guy on the internet” said Tesla was clearing out the old inventory, that means for the production line only. It does not mean replacements for the old style headlights no longer exist.

LOL where the hell is your source on all your negativity? you seem to respond like you work on the inside. If you can't give a source for knowing why tesla won't allow retrofits, i suggest you shove it. They've already done a few retrofit for cars that had the space for a specific hardware sold without it.

Honestly man, you have no proof for your statement. You just sound sour.