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I haven't watched the video yet ... when talking about the battery failure, is there any mention of possible causes? I know running a Roadster battery down to empty is really hard on it and can cause permanent damage - just curious if there was any mention of that by Tesla or if you thought maybe it contributed. I know Elon has stated that he'll cover a battery damaged that way, regardless (bless him), but still good info for the community. We have a few people who think it's fine to take down below 0 on a regular basis. Just not a good thing, imo.
And am sure you're thrilled to have your car back again .
So good not driving gas. But that Volks was a POS. Not complaining as it was a free loaner, but damn, what a Pile. I didn't realize Volkswagens had gotten so bad. And I'm not saying that because I'm going from a Tesla to a Volks. That Passat Really was just that Poorly Built. For being a 2014, that transmission slipped like a SOB!, It was Gas Powered, NOT Diesel, yet, the engine knocked like it was a Diesel. Pulled up at my grandparents house, first thing my grandmother said was that this thing is loud, sounds like a diesel...... Seat was comfy, the control stalks for Cruise, headlights etc.... was CRAP.Congrats on getting your car back, must be good to not have to use gas anymore :biggrin:.
As far as my understanding, it was the Contactor that failed. The "permanent damage" your thinking of is Range Loss. My battery was charging to 203ish miles and giving me another 2-3 miles before any miles would drop. So effectively, In 34,000 miles of HEAVY use, including MANY MANY Range Charges and MANY drains down to 1-10 miles remaining, I only lost 2-3 miles range, fairly impressive if you ask me!!!
Regardless, the pack still held charge, the main contactor went. Even after the car was disabled, it still showed whatever the rated range, without watching my video right now, I think it was around 80 miles???? or something like that.
Given the minor range loss, and how well the batteries themselves held up, I'd like to see tesla bump the 60kW warranty (well, of course I would as I own one...) to the Unlimited miles like the 85 pack is. Reading through, seems like all the failures so far are not related to the Actual Battery, but other components inside the back. In both cases of the 60 and 85 packs. I have not seen anything yet where the Actual BATTERY/BATTERIES failed (not talking about the 12v one, just HV pack).
And along those lines, with how little maintenance is required, I'd personally think the Motor warranty should mirror the Battery warranty, or at least 100,000 miles for the motor. Even a crappy $12,000 ICE Car gives 100,000 mile power train warranty .
Glad you got a new pack and car back. What's concerning is that not many folks have hit the 35k mark and this may come up more and more. Do you think its because of the range charges you've done from empty? And can you explain what the contactor does?
The "rear arch liners" on your invoice are the wheel well liners, according to my service adviser. (They did this particular modification to my car today.) There was part that was close to the brake lines, and I guess they are concerned it could damage the brake lines.