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I experienced the same issue recently with my 2013 Model S, and indeed it is an easy fix (once you manage to finagle the door handle out of the door!). In my case, the motor was pushing the handle out a little too far which made it push the microswitch that normally would detect that the handle...

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The F-150 Lightning is quite practical. However, don't be fooled by their nice large Tesla-inspired screen - after living with the Lightning for a while, I can assure you that they're nowhere near Tesla when it comes to user interface! For navigation, they are still using maps designed for tiny...

This thread is for the general discussion of the marketplace listing Want Tesla Gen 2 mobile connector (working or not!). Please add to the discussion here.

I just finished replacing the right rear window regulator in my 2013 85. I believe there might be a difference between the front and rear, and anything after 2020. Not really sure. Anyway, a quick search on ebay did bring up a few results. I bought mine from donut_parts and they also have the...

All finished! Here's a picture of the device. I used a 8-40V buck/boost converter and simply connected the cables to it. Tested and works very well, maintaining a precise 13.8V output while running accessories regardless of the input voltage. This is a fairly easy project if you wish to DIY and...

This should be easily doable with the right DC-DC converter. Finding a suitable one took some research. I've ordered some parts which should arrive this Thursday, and will then will make up a prototype adapter. If we start selling them, it will probably go for about $75 for a converter that...

Today I was planning a road trip and researching the en-route Superchargers on Tesla's website, when I happened to notice that the Supercharger in Anaheim, CA on West Lincoln Avenue is stated to have "GB Compatibility". Anyone know what that means? If you've been to this location, is there...

@Rascoe That was very helpful, thank you! I found the seat heater icon and added it to the panel. Problem solved 😊

Quick update note: it's been more than two years since the fix, and it's still working well. The initial fix with epoxy only held up for a few weeks, but I'm happy to repost that the re-fix via plastic welding proved to be a permanent solution. This should work well for anyone experiencing the...

This is a BIG problem. I tried to schedule a service appointment to fix it, but although they admitted to the issue they said they won't fix it because my "vehicle is operating at intended for its current software configuration." They said they could not revert it to the previous version, and...

As we know, Tesla has been phasing out the Type 2 connector on their Superchargers in favor of the CCS standard. Older vehicles which do not have CCS capability can charge directly at the Type 2 Superchargers. However, can they charge at the new Superchargers which have only CCS cords, simply by...

The CCS plug standard has DC- on the right pin and DC+ on the left pin. Tesla happens to be the reverse. So the pins have to cross over to maintain the correct polarity.

EVSE Adapters is selling them now, with stock in California. To satisfy your curiosity, I've opened up one of these adapters. Where the terminals cross over, there is an insulating material in between. The two little things you see attached to the two thin wires are temperature sensitive...

Sorry for the late response. To clarify, the Supercharger extension cord includes an additional built-in thermal sensor to protect the cord itself while Supercharging. The thermal monitoring of the Tesla Gen 2 adapters is completely independent of this. If you plug in your Mobile Connector...

When Tesla is out of stock, you can look elsewhere. There are people reselling them on ebay and amazon (most are price-scalpers though!). My company also makes a Tesla-compatible NEMA 14-50 adapter which works the same as the OEM ones. Actually we're the only non-OEM alternative, so when the OEM...

The Gen 2 adapters have two wires for power and one for ground. There are also two signal wires which are connected to a microchip that's embedded in the plug. The microchip tells the Mobile Connector how many amps to pull and also performs thermal monitoring of the plug. If the plug gets too...

Point well taken. Will definitely keep this in mind going forward.

No worries, it's what we should do :)

John here with EVSE Adapters. We did sell this adapter to Steve. The NEMA 15-30 is a fairly uncommon connection and this type of plug is sometimes hard to source. The majority of our adapters are fully molded and look much nicer. Unfortunately, the plugs we usually use for this adapter were...

In the manual for the Gen 3 wall connector, Tesla says "Connecting Wall Connector to a local Wi-Fi network enables it to receive over-the-air firmware updates, remote diagnostics access, and usage data tracking capability." This statement is found on page 7 of the manual, available here...

A few days ago I made an appointment to get the 4G LTE upgrade and then I got an invoice for $350 ($108 for parts and the rest for labor). So I called the service center, told them it's supposed to be $200, and he agreed to adjust the price down to what it's supposed to be. However he also told...

On February 27 I mentioned in the eMMC thread that I was again experiencing issues with the MCU a few months after having the Tegra chip replaced by a third party shop: More recently, there have been numerous occasions where the signal indicator at the top-right of the UMC indicates no signal...

Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia NP will let you plug in for L1 charging if needed. You can find it on Plugshare. However since they only have a couple of outdoor outlets to spare, I would only charge there if I was spending the night or really needed it. I'd imagine Wuksachi would probably be amenable...

In the Chinese TV series "You Are So Sweet", a classic Model S driven by the lead actor got a lot of screen time. Its first appearance is right at the beginning, and the car makes appearances in many of the episodes. Nice to see Tesla vehicles getting favorable exposure worldwide. (with English...

Recently I got the black screen of death. The touchscreen just wouldn't come on, and the error message appeared on the dash stating that the screen is unavailable. I tried the reboot sequence to no avail. Several minutes later is started up and has been OK since, for now... Prior to that, it has...

Probably nobody will see this comment since the thread is so long, but I just wanted to mention that I've discovered a really neat side-effect of the Tegra upgrade. BTW, I had the upgrade performed last year by @EV-Fixme and it went well. I removed the display and shipped him the defective...

I have a 2013 Model S which is rear wheel drive only, that has begun exhibiting a worrying behavior in just the last few months: at higher speeds (above about 60mph) if I hit the throttle to speed up the car suddenly tries to veer to the right, and when I let off it wobbles to the left. Now I...

If anyone knows of any third-party Tesla service centers in the state, let's list them here. As someone who owns an out-of-warranty Tesla that is somewhat high-maintenance, it would be really nice to have options. I'm sure a lot of us know about the Electrified Garage, but they're clear on the...

The point is that in Europe Tesla DOES support fast-charging their vehicles at CCS chargers. To make this possible, Tesla has incorporated the necessary software and hardware in their newer cars shipping to Europe. Some have speculated that it should be possible to fast charge at CCS stations...

Here's a rough schematic:

Yesterday I made up a prototype "dumb" CCS adapter and tested it with a 2020 Model 3 at a CCS charger. It didn't work, because the car failed to detect connection to the charger. So it sounds like probably the North American vehicles are lacking either the hardware or the software for CCS...

Good point. In Europe, all the new Model 3's and Y's already come with a CCS port - so they can plug right in without needing an adapter. I think that's why Tesla didn't mention them. Of course the North American vehicles use their proprietary connector, but in Europe Tesla is switching over to...

Hello, According to Tesla, “All Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles produced after May 1, 2019 have the technical capability to charge at CCS Combo 2 charging sites with the use of a CCS Combo 2 adapter.” It's important to note that this message is intended for customers in Europe, where CCS...

A little update: The repair I made started to leak again, so I went back and did a little plastic welding to fix it this time (using a hot knife to carefully melt some of the plastic over the hole). That was just a few days ago and so far it's holding up fine, but time well tell whether this...

With the latest software update, I too got the reset button back - and it's about **** time!! I bought new TPMS sensors and had them installed back in January. Since then, I went to two different Tesla service centers to try to get them to reset the receiver and instead they kept insisting that...

I wonder whether that may be one reason why Tesla has decided to forgo 3-phase capability in the Gen 2 UMC - to assure compatibility with the standard. It looks like Tesla may have considered making it 3 phase capable, as there are a couple of "empty" pins in the Gen 2 connector that look like...

I know about the Tesla to J1772 adapters. My question was directed to members in other countries (not North America) where the predominant charging system is the IEC 62196 Type 2 "mennekes" connector. In North America, Tesla uses their own proprietary connector while other EVs use J1772, but in...

I'm curious about this, but since I live in the US our Tesla cords are different here so I cannot try it out myself. I understand the Tesla mobile connector comes with a Type 2 connector just about everywhere except for North America, so it should be usable for charging other electric vehicles...

Yes, that epoxy should work well for this. First roughen the area around the hole with sandpaper to ensure the epoxy can stick well. I just put the car into jack mode which should disable the compressor, and then unscrewed the hose from the compressor. It was quite easy to detach, and no need to...

The air hose is also plastic. It looks like metal but it's actually a rigid plastic tube.

A while back, I noticed that the air suspension compressor in my Model S was running quite often while driving. Then the air suspension warning light started coming on frequently. I started noticing a hissing sound from the front of the vehicle after parking. These symptoms were gradually...

Have they already sold? I'll buy them unless someone already beat me to it.

Very interested - PM sent!

Lately, Tesla has been making an effort to pair Supercharger locations - for example, Rocklin, Sacramento, Bakersfield, etc. I suspect this location is set to become Visalia's twin and might find itself a little further south than suggested in the map.

There are other sources now. For example EVSE Adapters has them.

You could take a 14-30 adapter and cut off the neutral prong so it'll fit a 14-50 outlet but limit the current to 24A. Software-limited NEMA 14-50 adapters for Tesla are also an option. It's possible to get these adapters programmed for lesser currents, for example a NEMA 14-50 adapter that...

It looks to me like the 16A version. The 32A plug would be larger diameter.

I'm happy to hear of some progress now. So, it looks like the superchargers that Tesla promised would be completed in Visalia by the end of 2017 will be completed during 2020. In other words, right on schedule (Tesla timing, of course ;)).

The letter looks rather vague to me. Maybe I'll write a letter back asking for clarification. Adding the disclaimer that I'm not affiliated with Tesla is a good idea - I have just added that today. As it's been requested, here's the "exhibit A" (click it to enlarge):