Upper brake light bar partially inoperable

[Jayy178]

As I was exiting my car, someone informed to me that my upper 3rd
brake light bar seems to be malfunctioning. Sure enough after I checked, the right 1/3 of the leds didn't light up as brakes were applied. I don't know when this started, but Im guessing it's relatively recent as no one mentioned it previously. Have others observed this for their refresh model S?

I just so happen to update to 2022.44.2 few days ago so maybe that might have to do with it. Either way scheduled a service to have this checked into and warrantied.

 

[WilliamG]

Probably unlikely to do with the software update. Unfortunately, for that rear brake light replacement Tesla will have to remove/break the rear glass. Definitely a nuisance, especially if you have tint.

 

[Jayy178]

Break the rear glass? Can it not be accesssed through a panel of some sorts on the back side? I'll have to look at what the procedure entails. And yea I do have tint. I hope they don't blame this on the tint and say that I "modified" it so it cant be claimed.

 

[WilliamG]

Break the rear glass? Can it not be accesssed through a panel of some sorts on the back side? I'll have to look at what the procedure entails. And yea I do have tint. I hope they don't blame this on the tint and say that I "modified" it so it cant be claimed.

No. It’s under the glass as far as I’m aware. I highly doubt they blame the brake light failure on the tint, but I’ve heard the rear glass is very hard to remove without cracking it.

 

[krsgio]

As I was exiting my car, someone informed to me that my upper 3rd
brake light bar seems to be malfunctioning. Sure enough after I checked, the right 1/3 of the leds didn't light up as brakes were applied. I don't know when this started, but Im guessing it's relatively recent as no one mentioned it previously. Have others observed this for their refresh model S?

I just so happen to update to 2022.44.2 few days ago so maybe that might have to do with it. Either way scheduled a service to have this checked into and warrantied.

I'd assume this should be covered under warranty on refresh vehicle as long as you're not past your mileage.

 

[Jayy178]

Just looked it up in the service manual and you're right. It calls for removing the back glass to install the brake light. It looks like it could be done without removing the glass, but I'm sure they have to follow the service protocols. I have this set up for mobile service, but this seems more invasive and may require a service center visit instead.

 

[Ciaopec]

As I was exiting my car, someone informed to me that my upper 3rd
brake light bar seems to be malfunctioning. Sure enough after I checked, the right 1/3 of the leds didn't light up as brakes were applied. I don't know when this started, but Im guessing it's relatively recent as no one mentioned it previously. Have others observed this for their refresh model S?

I just so happen to update to 2022.44.2 few days ago so maybe that might have to do with it. Either way scheduled a service to have this checked into and warrantied.

I have seen this on numerous new Model S vehicles and have had the chance to inform several of the owners.

 

[Ciaopec]

I just so happen to update to 2022.44.2 few days ago so maybe that might have to do with it. Either way scheduled a service to have this checked into and warrantied.

Not to put a damper on your theory but I saw this a month or more ago; not sure when 2022.44.2 came out (I still have v10 software!)

 

[WilliamG]

Interestingly, I was on the road today and saw a 2022 S (new tail lights) with exactly the same issue!

 

[Jayy178]

Must be the new hot trend! I have my car going in for service on this. Let's hope they don't break anything else and keep my car for days on end...

 

[Jayy178]

Of course when I get to the SC they tell me that they don't have the part and need to reschedule. No eta on the part. What jokers...

 

[WilliamG]

Of course when I get to the SC they tell me that they don't have the part and need to reschedule. No eta on the part. What jokers...

Been there/done that. Nothing like wasting your time driving to Tesla multiple times for a scheduled appointment and they don’t have the parts. I think you’re entitled to a $100 refund, but like anything Elon says these days, good luck with that…

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