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Tracking Model S 85D Delivery Thread
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They're probably waiting for a software release. They built the cars because they know what hardware is going in, there was no reason to wait on the build. Just like the P85D the software might still be in the works however. From my understanding the 85D is not going to have a motor torque sleep but instead have more power shifted to one motor or the other depending on what is most efficient at the time. I think I read once that P85D gets rear motor torque sleep but 85D could have either one of the motors more efficient depending on the speed of the car.
This makes sense to me. It is a different system from the P85D and will require different tuning. Two motors the same size instead of very different sizes, and also a new motor that hasn't been used, with a different efficiency curve. I think people were so upset with the P85D range issues, Tesla didn't want that to happen again.
breser
AutoPilot Nostradamus
breser
AutoPilot Nostradamus
No car today. There is a problem with my car. Some sort of problem with one of the drive units. They've replaced it but the problem is still there. They think they've isolated the problem to an o-ring on the HV cable, but they don't have the part and are having trouble sourcing it. At this point they're thinking Friday.
Really sorry to hear that things have not improved since the P85D fiasco. Obviously I can sympathize and feel your frustration, particularly as you and other 85D orders have been waiting pretty patiently for so long. I had really hoped that things would have straightened out by now - which bothers me as a Tesla fan and share holder too. The Delivery Specialists are all pretty good when things are going to plan and nothing goes wrong but they all seem completely unable to handle this kind of issue. Given how wide spread these problems are, it seems more a problem of the system than personalities. They are all sworn to secrecy or kept in the dark and I imagine its very hard to call up frustrated owners when you've got nothing to tell them. I think many specialists are used to a constant stream of happy, excited owners so this must be a difficult adaptation. Anyway, if you haven't already this warrants an escalation email to Jerome. That being said, i wonder sometimes if escalating causes people to fast track in ways that make things worse. At the very least it would be good to have some clear information on what it going on.
mspohr
Well-Known Member
Unfortunately, this does happen with any new product. Reminds me of the parable... "For want of a shoe, a horse was lost..."
Not unusual for a simple part to become a big problem. I do hope that they get this fixed quickly so you can start enjoying your new car.
Some consolation for you that the rest of us will benefit from your early adopter experience.
flankspeed8
Member
So I am going to task the same questions I asked last week with no response. Has ANYONE taken possession of their S85D yet? Possession meaning keys in hand and driving it. The quarter is now half over.
breser
AutoPilot Nostradamus
flankspeed8
Member
breser
AutoPilot Nostradamus
I went into the Seattle Service Center to see my car and see if I could get some more clarity on the issue. Here's what happened. The factory selected a limited number of VINs for extra QC checks (about 5 from what they said). My vehicle was one of them. During that testing they found that the car was giving an error. Corporate and the Service Center both saw the error about the same time and corporate contacted the service center to discuss it.
The error was related to my rear drive unit. They replaced my rear drive unit with a new one (not refurbished). In the process they discovered that an o-ring was torn. They believe this was the source of the original error as it would have let moisture into the drive unit. Unfortunately, the service center did not have that part. They tried to find a similar part at auto-parts stores and were unable to find one. The factory has pulled one of these parts off the line and are sending it to Seattle for installation on my car.
They are hoping the part will leave today and arrive tomorrow which might allow for a delivery on Wednesday. But they're hedging by saying Friday.
The error was related to my rear drive unit. They replaced my rear drive unit with a new one (not refurbished). In the process they discovered that an o-ring was torn. They believe this was the source of the original error as it would have let moisture into the drive unit. Unfortunately, the service center did not have that part. They tried to find a similar part at auto-parts stores and were unable to find one. The factory has pulled one of these parts off the line and are sending it to Seattle for installation on my car.
They are hoping the part will leave today and arrive tomorrow which might allow for a delivery on Wednesday. But they're hedging by saying Friday.
LargeHamCollider
Battery cells != scalable
Congratulations! That is super exciting! I think Breser's experience is a bit of a one off, I love Tesla but following Breser's story (from the autopilot debacle onward) is concerning.
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