I received a cryptic text from Tesla today regarding my 2-month old M3. It said that "your vehicle was flagged during a preliminary power conversion system check that did not meet our standards." I was asked to immediately bring the car to the Charlotte service center, which is impossible since I live a couple hundred miles away. I have texted back for clarification but have not received a reply. I have also not received any warning message on the info screen. Consequently, I have no idea how seriously I should take this issue. The fact that it was a "preliminary" check gives me some hope. Does anyone know what is going on? Anyone else receive this text?
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Vehicle Flagged During System Check "That Did Not Meet Our Standards"
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This is the only thing that came up:
Replace Power Conversion System
In this video they assumed it was a power conversion but it turned out to be a loose grounding bolt. You can fast forward to 10:30
Tesla Model 3 Towed 3 Times For Same Simple Problem: Video
Replace Power Conversion System
In this video they assumed it was a power conversion but it turned out to be a loose grounding bolt. You can fast forward to 10:30
Tesla Model 3 Towed 3 Times For Same Simple Problem: Video
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The car sends regular status updates to Tesla that are checked (by computer). This is not the first time Tesla has told an owner that the car needs service. That said, call Tesla service (the 877 number) and get a clarification. Tesla also calls if the car tell them you have been in a bad accident.
Sherlo
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I'm pretty sure those were when your car was being serviced by the local SC or mobile service. The OP's text was likely automated from H.O. and not the local SC.
Sherlo
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Update: Tesla called me back today. The representative said that Tesla was just being proactive (no real issue with the car at the current time), yet they want me to drive at my expense for 4 hours each way and spend the night, at my expense, in a hotel. because the repair takes 6+ hours. They refuse to pick the car up by trailer unless I pay. I told her, no thanks and to call me back if Tesla decides that the issue is important enough for them to pay to transport the car.
This seems to be a stealth recall campaign for this issue. Very disappointing that there is not more clarity from Tesla. I am frustrated because they will not give me a clear answer as to whether this is a required repair or whether it is just precautionary. It seems to be the latter. The rep was very friendly and agrees that it probably doesn't make sense for me to pay to make that trip, but she also could not provide any alternative.
This seems to be a stealth recall campaign for this issue. Very disappointing that there is not more clarity from Tesla. I am frustrated because they will not give me a clear answer as to whether this is a required repair or whether it is just precautionary. It seems to be the latter. The rep was very friendly and agrees that it probably doesn't make sense for me to pay to make that trip, but she also could not provide any alternative.
What is your build date? There is TSB on a range of builds sometime last summer that didn't put the right number of fusible links on the batteries. I think the symptom is cells can take them selves out prematurely and you get premature battery degradation.
I suspect they might be able to detect this by tracking degradation over time. I would bring it in regardless.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10148848-9999.pdf
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