Recent content by GTHill

Yeah... fair. :-) I meant the "+" to cover the higher side. I'm getting old. I've had some amazing cars (7 BMWs (2x M3, M5), Ferrari, Tesla etc.) and I've never paid over $40k for a car. But I'm starting to realize that if I want something great I may have to pony up more $$. :-)

Update - They are saying that both the 12v battery and a HV fuse is bad. Good news... they are fixing all of it for free. Even the 12v battery which I'm surprised by. This is my second time using the Memphis Service Center and both times have been great experiences! I will say that I'm still...

Is there a reasonably easy way to see if my has the original drive unit? Also... if it is original... maybe Tesla will be in a good mood about free / cheaper replacement? Not out of the woods yet... they still aren't sure. My appt is Wed morning so if I can find a way to get the car there I...

I'm currently on eBay trying to figure out how much I could part my car out for. Seriously.

I'm not shooting the messenger here... but are you telling me that they are known to be less reliable??? UG. :-)

A third of what the car is worth 22 days out of warranty. Awesome.

Dammmmmitttt.....

The SC completed their remote analysis - They say that it appears that it needs a new drive unit - motor. However, they of course can't be sure until the car is there with them. I'm working on finding a towing service <$500. IF it is the motor, does anyone know how that's handled financially...

I've been chatting with the SC. I told them that I can get the car online by jumping it - their first response was that the HV system may be non-functional and putting a drain on the 12v battery. Great. They are pulling info from the car now. Will update when they let me know something.

Thanks for that info! Is that normal for auto manufactures?

Interesting - I didn't know that. I'm going to delay my appointment with Tesla until I get the battery swapped. They replaced the contactors under warranty 8 months ago. Maybe I got lucky and they messed that up. :-)

I disabled tow mode to try to charge it but no dice. I put it back into tow mode in case the computers don't turn on again. It's a 2013, bought it 8 months ago with 38k miles. Has 51k now. I really hope Tesla covers this. I know they don't legally have to but this will for sure put a bad taste...

It is in park - won't go into any other position. I ordered a new battery. I'd love for this to be the problem but the car does the same thing when I have it jumped.

Got it into tow mode and was going to try it but the charger port won't unlock. The door opens but the lock is preventing it from accepting the cable. Good times. :-)

The displays are turning on now. It's showing the main battery at 98 miles. I'll go put it in tow mode... not sure if I should put it on the charger. I'm waiting to see what the service center has to say.