Recent content by jaredm25

Thanks. I will follow up with the outcome and take pics of any discoveries that might prove useful to others.

I think that thread is where I saw an important tip about prying a bit on motor to tension belt before tightening bolts. Yes RWD doesn't have the front drive motor in the way. And if a trained Tesla tech can do it in an hour I'm hopeful by the end of a six-pack I could be pretty darn close.

I was considering exactly that whether I get the motor on its own or just take it off a full rack. I took the frunk tub out already to assess the situation and think the whole rack would come out easy enough but the motor would be super easy and would save me from messing with the tie rod ends...

Yeah, EJ32‑3200‑DB is exact part. BJ32-3200 from earlier builds should be fully compatible as well. Not too difficult to source so I think I have talked myself into a project. Thanks for the good luck, there comes a point in all of my projects where I will probably need it.

Well I got a text confirming the steering motor is dead after service center closed so I'll talk to them in the morning but they quoted replacing the entire steering rack for about $4000, Tesla doesn't replace individual rack components as its not a Tesla made assembly. My guess is they won't...

So the risk of driving a Tesla beyond warranty has finally become a reality. Service center confirmed my assessment that the steering assist motor has died. For those that have ventured into Tesla repair any advice on why I should or shouldn't replace the steering rack myself? Doesn't look...

Update: Service Center attempted to resolve remotely with no luck so does not appear to be a software related issue. Others have noted corroded ground connections causing this and other similar issues so I'm tempted to remove the frunk liner and see what Wisconsin winter has done under there...

Have seen several mentions of this with all models but no clear answers. I have done a couple of reboots as well as a Power Off but error returns immediately and power steering remains non-existent. Currently waiting on a service appointment but because I'm out of warranty I'm curious if...

Supercharging That page from December 2016 makes it pretty clear. It is true that the 400kwh did not exist until models ordered after Jan. 15, 2017. Supercharging Prior to that you either had FUSC or you didn't have supercharging at all. Lately Tesla doesn't seem to know or care about the...

As SilverGS pointed out the comparison to "mainstream" vehicle buyers is not applicable. This is a technology product being sold to early adopters. Just like early plasma televisions were sold to early adopters for $10,000 and now you can get a better TV for $500. Tesla is pushing the...

Karaoke is an interesting add but still hoping for a meaningful entertainment update and I think most would vote for Spotify. The USB music player weaknesses would be less of a problem if we had Spotify in the US. I have good LTE where I travel 99% of the time but I still use USB often just...

Take a screenshot of this from the current owners account in case they try to remove the FUSC after transfer of ownership. You should be fine on your drive home, it tends to take days if not weeks for transfer of ownership to be processed. If you want to be super safe don't even request...

As others have noted these pre-2017 vehicles had FUSC for life of the vehicle. Current owner should have this displayed in their account to confirm that. As long as transfer of ownership is not completed this will continue to be the case so your drive home will not be an issue. It SHOULD also...

I didn't need a card on file as my account originally had FUSC. It was the appearance of a balance on my account that led me to notice the feature was removed. Adding a card and paying the balance at this point would feel like acknowledging that what they did is acceptable. I respond to the...

Agree, but there is a difference between not caring and having legal standing to do so. Based on all published materials a buyer has the right to expect this feature, by removing it post private sale they have financially impacted the buyer via both cost of ownership and devaluation. I'm sure...