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Winter is coming
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pow216
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Jason71
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Rooster6655
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The condensation in the rear lights is a non issue so I have been told by Tesla and as it seems to be happening to most people I tend to believe them and we can only see it compared to other rear lights because its a clear lens.
Rooster6655
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Well, you can... But the misted (back) lights do seem to come and go so I assume this is designed in, rather than trying to make them water tight. On my last 2 cars as they got older this happened to them but there was nothing short of baking them in the oven to melt glue and open them up that you could do about it. This way seems better.
sorry for veering rapidly off topic btw.
Rooster6655
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yes I have had a detailed explanation about the lights which I presume is given to anyone that complains about them.
Apparently all lights get condensation in most cars but it is easier to see because of the clear lenses that Tesla use
Had same spiel about the blindspot detector cams. The B pillar cams do fog up, but it all depends on how quick they resolve - blah blah within tolerance.
Stumbled across this post MY MODEL 3 IS ICED! which backs up some comments that the door handles (and charge port) do leak air to help. Unfortunately, I have a leak in the roof so I suspect that is compromising this function somewhat. Hopefully that will be fixed mid to late Jan.
Stumbled across this whilst searching for something else. Tesla Model 3 Winter Fixes Video: Frozen Door Handle & Charge Port Latch
Not sure if charge port latch issue can be fixed same way for CCS nor if frozen door handle fix will help SWMBO much in dark cold car park, so still looking for a better solution to the cursed frozen door handles before winter comes in hard.
But it may help someone even if it is to raise awareness ahead of what may happen.
Not sure if charge port latch issue can be fixed same way for CCS nor if frozen door handle fix will help SWMBO much in dark cold car park, so still looking for a better solution to the cursed frozen door handles before winter comes in hard.
But it may help someone even if it is to raise awareness ahead of what may happen.
rogbmurray
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This has been a problem for me quite a bit. The cold weather made it near impossible to open the car. Worse yet, once I got the door open, the hinge that open/closes the door was stuck in the open position, so the door wouldn't close, just stuck open. Had to wait for it to thaw a bit before driving.
LukeUK
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Moderator comment - following posts merged from 'Model 3 - Frozen door handles'
It was -4 this morning and there was a hard frost.
The door handles were frozen solid. It took 5 minutes or so to defrost them all. The kids were late so I wasn't in the good books.
Has anyone got any proven tips for stopping them freezing up?
Luke
It was -4 this morning and there was a hard frost.
The door handles were frozen solid. It took 5 minutes or so to defrost them all. The kids were late so I wasn't in the good books.
Has anyone got any proven tips for stopping them freezing up?
Luke
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