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Where is this Jdemo system / connector available? Is it a finished product that is available? I certainly saw a lot of DC charging stations in the ChargePoint network along my trip.

Thanks for this response. This makes much more sense now. Tesla support was responding with comments about how the Roadster is electrically incompatible, mentioning AC and three-phase versus single-phase, and other comments that seemed to have nothing to do with reality or experience...

Here is the PlugShare link https://www.plugshare.com/location/5 I thought there might be an error in that link, since it says "location 5" but this was the first public charging in Seattle - although they were ChargePoint at that time, and those have all been removed so the Tesla chargers...

This is very helpful. My assumption was that I should not expect the large supercharger pedestal to work with the CAN SR, even though there is a physical fit for the connector. It seems that the wall mounted chargers along I-5 just happen to be in various states of repair (or disrepair). I...

Thanks for the response. I would say that the chargers do not require the serial communications, but that the app currently requires it. I say this because I was able to successfully charge from the Tesla branded NACS AC chargers a few times before they activated billing. In other words, the...

I don’t think if has anything to do with the adapter, because the same adapter worked before billing was added. I suspect this is purely a dependency on talking to new Models to reduce their draw during shared use. They’d probably have to let any connected Roadster charge at full speed. Given...

Thanks for the reminder! I did pack my NEMA 14-50 cable, so I could charge at 40A. A decade ago, Roadster owners complained that RV sites often had tripped circuit breakers, and nobody to reset them. I should get more familiar with campgrounds, and perhaps just change in the day when someone is...

I've had fairly good luck charging my Roadster with the CAN SR connected to Tesla chargers at various hotels and public stations. Granted, sometimes I get a fault and my charge port turns red, even though it shows the Voltage and available Amperage before dying. When it works, though, I get 40A...

I made the mistake of thinking that I can drive from Seattle to Los Angeles in 2024 with the same success as I did way back in 2011. What took two days in 2011 in this Roadster, and two days in 2023 in a gasser, is probably going to take four days in 2024 thanks to slow chargers that only...

Hmm, so they're beating Tesla with a sports car that costs twice as much, but has less range than the original Tesla Roadster (with 244 miles, originally, then 330 miles range when upgraded)? Granted, the classic Tesla Roadster is no longer in production, but I think it's a bit of a misquote to...

Interesting question, because I don't know about how the new Tesla branded chargers are designed. With the original Tesla charger, I could use a single-phase feed at 250V with a 50A breaker and charge at 40A. That was with the plugin cable. The installed Tesla Roadster charging station worked...

Agreed. I don't know all 9 Tesla Model <N> owners here, but I hope to catch one near their car soon. Today, I saw two charging, so folks are starting to use them. At this point, I need to find out what "Charging Problem" means on my Roadster, because that could easily be a reason for the new...

I'm the only one in use among all 20. The other stalls are all empty. I've definitely seen the ChargePoint drop current when both are in use, but this is not an example of load sharing.

Yes, it's definitely going to be 208V expected here. The two old ChargePoint chargers read 208V as well, so that's the commercial service here. It's the 12A that I was curious about. How much are these Tesla branded chargers capable of? Do they reach 72A (90A breaker)? The installer mentioned...

Does anyone have experience charging a classic Roadster - 1.5 to 2.5 - with the new Tesla brand chargers? My apartment building just installed 20 Tesla branded chargers in the (locked) resident garage. 10 of those have Model S connectors, and 10 have J1772 connectors. I have the HC Sharp...

Way back in 2011, I contacted SSR Wheels to ask whether their Type-C semi-solid forged rims were available in a 5-bolt pattern that would fit the Roadster. At the time, they said they'd need to crash-test 40 of them due to import regulations. I guess they don't make custom wheels domestically...

Thanks for describing this. So, my memory is correct that a stock Roadster cannot DC charge. Of course, now I want to learn more about how the traction motor works in regen mode, because I assume that the AC motor generates AC...

This is a Public Service Announcement or FYI for Tesla Roadster owners: Never leave your Charge Port Door open unless you're sure that the charger is working (or at least ensure that you'll be back soon to check on status). I live in an apartment with a ChargePoint system in the resident...

My understanding is that the Tesla Roadster does not support DC charging. It only has the electronics for AC charging. I'm guessing that the JdeMo unit supplies AC when connected to whatever adapter you're using. Granted, my memory could be mistaken, but I recall that the Model S was the first...

Can anyone give more details on the original material that Tesla Motors used for this insulation? Some people refer to it as "paste" but it looks to be much thicker than typical thermal paste - more like a sheet of rubber than thermal paste. In addition, what sort(s) of replacement material(s)...

It seems like there are two parts to the original question. 1) Can a Tesla be safely towed? 2) Can it drive itself behind an RV in such a way that it "pulls its own weight," so to speak. In the first case, even the original Tesla Roadster has a Tow Mode setting in the vehicle control interface...

I have the same problem, and it certainly seems to be one button, and not the whole key or radio link. After Tesla Service charged $95 to decide that they can't repair it, and another $43 to determine that they cannot program my spare key, I decided to use my EE skills to repair. Opening the...

FYI: The Seattle Service Center (SC) is still waiting for a cable like this. I have no idea what they would have charged ($550?) if they'd received a cable before I got tired of waiting (two weeks) and rescued my Roadster. The estimate included $95 diagnostics to look into my complaint of the...

Thanks for mentioning that. I'd been assuming that the date on the VDS was correct simply because the time is correct, but I checked today and the year is 2002 on the VDS as well. I've been trying to get an appointment with Tesla Service, so I'll make sure to mention all of this. I'm sure they...

The last VehicleLogs file that I pulled with the correct year was 202009190502.tar Since then, I'm seeing file names like 200103161832.tar and 200208092332.tar Is this a permanent error in the Linux system running internally, or is it a matter of setting the date? I've read on this forum about...

Could it be possible that the Roadster firmware needs to know the capacity more accurately in order to properly balance the cells? I'm just guessing here because of the rumor that Tesla Motors decided to do a Range charge when servicing. There must have been some benefit. Could it be that Tesla...

My understanding is that it's actually bad to *never* Range-charge. I don't know whether the ideal is monthly, or perhaps less often, but you don't want to Standard-charge exclusively. Rumor has it that Tesla would Range-charge any vehicle that came in for service ... at least once they learned...

When I purchased my Roadster, I was basically in the market for a Lotus, but refused to buy another gasoline engine. The new Tesla Roadster is not a Lotus, so in my opinion it's just a name. There is no relation between the cars. Of course, many original owners just wanted any electric car...

One thing to note is that 180 miles of range is just in standard mode. This VIN 0996 probably still charges to 225 or more in Range Mode. Not a very knowledgeable description to leave out that detail. The CAC of 148.78Ah tells even more of the story.

https://xconomy.com/seattle/2008/09/26/test-driving-the-tesla-roadster-and-glimpsing-the-future-of-electric-cars/ This confirms my recollection that there was no shifting. But the gear shift was visible, so I don't know why the author says "no stick shift" - maybe he meant the verb sense, not...

Anybody remember the date? I could possibly find out if I haven't deleted the emails from that time. DRIVE SLOT TIMES Friday September 26th, 2008 5:00PM 6:00PM Saturday September 27th, 2008 9:00AM 10:00AM 11:00AM 12:00AM 1:00PM <- my time slot Sunday September 28th, 2008 9:00AM 10:00AM...

by the time I got in the car, the 2-speed was locked into low. I recall them suggesting that I not change gears because it might not go back. Thunder Gray seems right. I recall it wasn't bright. I was one of the last test drivers, and I convinced them to let me take my Honda S2000 around the...

I fondly recall signing up for a test-drive of a Tesla Roadster in Bellevue. This was held in the parking lot of a Sears store that had been closed for some time. I didn't know anything about VP or other VIN numbering schemes at the time, but now I'm wondering whether anyone has a record of...

Why do you recommend wrap over dip?

My own macOS software. It's available in another thread on the forum.

Thanks! I recall reading about this here on the forum, but somehow thought I'd escaped.

My car acts like it's 2001. I'm wondering if this is some sort of "Y2K" issue with the OS. I suppose it's also possible that Tesla reset the computer somehow during my last service. If anyone has logs from 2021 that they're willing to share, I'd like to take a look with my macOS app. Send me a...

Nicky, you might be able to use my macOS application to examine your log files. There are also other Roadster log file applications available from members of this forum. I just noticed that the Roadster logs may have a "Y2K" sort of problem that started as early as October 2020, maybe as late...

Wheels might be fine - I don't see how so much rubber survived with tread intact. Frame might be fine (I am certainly no expert on how well an aluminum frame might survive a total fire) The "Estimated Retail Value" of $73,893 is freakin' hilarious! It has to be worth less than $20,000 ... a lot...

Um, all of the Roadster motors are AC, and are built to go bi-directionally. That's how regenerative braking works - the motor generates electricity that charges the battery, and magnetically brakes the drive train. The other response explain how it was the electronics outside the motor that...

YouTube Closed Captioning plus filling in a few words that they missed, Musk said, "and we actually had - with the original roadster - we had, uh, [vehicle to grid] capabilities; nobody used it." I think it's possible that Musk got confused by the "dual charging" system that the Roadster has...

Wait a minute... Is a car-sized fork-lift really a better idea than using a tow-hitch?

I didn't want to start a totally separate thread for non-random photos, so here goes : 0744 & 1244, August 23, 2016

I'm talking about the main operating system - the one that maintains VehicleLogs, has the serial number and manufacture date. I don't doubt that it's completely separate from the DSP firmware that operates the motor - which surely doesn't have the overhead of Linux or any high level OS. The...

That's an aftermarket hard top. Looks svelte.

I've always heard that the battery, motor, and electronics (PEM?) were not made in Hethel. They've been manufactured at more than one place during the history of the Roadster, though. What I don't know is where the Unix (Linux?) operating system runs. If that's in a module separate from the PEM...

North Carolina State University BSEE. Lots of experience with audio electronics, firmware and software. The most I've done with my Roadster, though, is simplify the USB hub for the Alpine Infotainment system and replace all of the (hot) incandescent bulbs with (cool) LED indicators. I own at...

Anyone know whether the door stickers were placed on the glider by Lotus in Hethel before they left, or by Tesla Motors in California after they arrived?

Looking at TEG's list, a few VIN birth dates are out of order. Our birth dates are in order: Dec 2010 for #1180 and Feb 2011 for #1244, so that doesn't seem so strange. I did not receive my car in February because it was actually built as a spec car and ended up in Colorado. I ordered it in the...

Original owner of 1244 (16 Feb, 2011)