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Still no trial yet for my 2023 X Plaid at 2024.8.7

I serviced the brakes on my previous Model S after 300,000 km. Replaced pads and rotors which I ordered from Rockauto. Despite being located in the US, they quote in CAD$ and their shipping costs are quite reasonable. I bought the premium rotors which did not display any rust foe the first year.

Whenever you pre-heat in cold weather it turns on the defroster full blast. No problem in an ICE car because the engine heats up gradually. But in our Teslas, the defrost heat is almost instantaneous because of resistive electric heating. A cracked windshield could then happen. Tesla should...

Could be corroded contacts. Try to disconnect the spade connectors to the horns and then reconnect to make a good connection.

Looks like the Level 2 chargers are accessible from one parking row while the row on the other side of the divider is for Supercharging.

Custom sound works in Park mode but not when driving.

On my previous Model S horn stopped working due to severe rusting. Bought exact replacements from Amazon for a bit over $ 25.00 The old ones are not removable from the Frunk side, so just placed the new ones into available empty space.

One of the biggest silly decisions the Tesla team made was to get rid of the dedicated rain sensor. Second biggest mistake was to get rid of Sonar sensors and radar. This "Tesla Vision" is a major work in progress.

2023 X Plaid. Having the same problem with my left FWD. After two SC visits and sensor replaced, still no solution. It seems that in my case, it is temperature related. The failures started as soon as temps dropped near freezing. Of course inside the SC shop it is nice and warm and the door...

Non Tesla chargers are not a charity and must be properly maintained. Therefore they must charge enough to at least break even. Tesla chargers on the other hand are partly subsidized by our purchase of the vehicle. That's why non Tesla vehicles also pay a higher rate.

Industrial rates include a "Demand Charge". That is a charge based on the highest peak demand used by a customer in a month. And electric vehicle charging has a high "demand".

Here in Ontario, Canada as a re-election ploy the provincial Government eliminated all license fees last year and even sent a refund for the previous three years. What a Country!

After swapping your rims, just drive for a distance and then you get a message to OK TPMS new configuration. No reboot happens. BUT, if you select a tire reconfiguration from the menu then it will force a software reconfigure boot process.

In our old cars they are physical SIMs from AT&T. Tesla can choose whatever Canadian carrier they want to use for roaming.

What makes you think that Tesla drivers don't need CAA? It comes in mighty handy when you have a flat tire or run out of charge to get towed to a charger. Also comes in handy when pyro fuse blows and you need to get towed to a service location.

In my case parts ( rotors + pads ) alone were CAD$ 1k. BUT Tesla might have quoted you also replacement of the electric parking brake callipers. They replace them because the pins are rusted and seized. And at a shop's labour rate it is uneconomical to work on them. They are in the neighbourhood...

I bought rotors and pads for my 2014 Model S last year from Rockauto for about CAD$ 1k. Went for the premium drilled and slotted rotors. They are very good. No rust. Installed them myself.

Thanks for the offer, I have rebuilt my other ones also. Just waiting for nicer weather to do it in the driveway.

Currently my passenger rear Gen3 door handle does not present. It's a Gen3 because the 2019 accident door replacement body shop installed that. I suspect a broken paddle gear. I have 2 new ones in stock. Also driver side rear door handle refuses to retract intermittently. A car wash resurrects...

You are quite right in your conclusion. While there are quite nice vehicle options, Tesla's ace in the hole is still the simple and reliable charging network. I just watched another video today reviewing non reliable new EA chargers in the Colorado area.

That's the Lawrence delivery Centre charger location. For a few years it was the only charger in the GTA, therefore on Plugshare. When other chargers in the GTA came on board, this location was removed from the on-board map but Plugshare was never updated. to reflect this.

I also have the "PM_w041_dasMIA" alert on my 2014 Model S.

I installed a yoke myself in my Model S in April. Loved it ever since. Interestingly, I am also 80. http://www.teslazoom.com/mods.htm

I have a spray bottle with windshield washer fluid ready in the frunk for such occasions. I just spray some on the outside of the windows above the chrome strip to unfreeze them. It's not just a Tesla thing in such bitter cold.

Swaying in wind on a day like yesterday is normal.

I also have to do my front sway bar links again. Just ordered the MEVOTECH ones at CAD$ 58.38 each from Rockauto. i will try to install them myself at the same time I am swapping for winter tires.

I am having the same problem after software update 2022.40.4. Right rear handle will not present but when pushed will open door. Also pulling it manually out with a plastic card will open the door. That handle is also a version 3 installed by body shop after side swiping accident 3 years ago,

Clunking at minor bumps is most likely worn sway bar links. You can get them at Rockauto.com and get them installed at any local shop. Sway bar links are not rocket science as long as you teach the shop on how to lift a Tesla without damage to the battery.

A complete repair kit is available at AliExpress for C$ 37.56 including free shipping. Just search AliExpress for "Model S door handle repair kit"

If Tesla can't repair it, then definitely go to a Tesla certified body shop. Do NOT go to any other type of shop that the insurance company suggests. You have the right to choose the repair shop.

If you just want to ceramic coat your vehicle, then I suggest the Avalon King product. Doing it yourself is a simple and satisfying process. Just some elbow grease and a couple of beers and you have an extremely shiny and hydrophobic car.

You can manually fully raise the window by tripping the latch mechanism to door closed position. With the latch tripped to close position you should not be able to close the door.

Ceramic coating on the PPF is another layer of abrasion protection.

No deer but there could be Buffalo. And driving all night would be Erie.

It's not a split second if he has to paint the car every time. :)

I have a personal plate and do not miss the Ontario HOV access when driving solo. I find the HOV lane usually blocked by some slow poke and prefer the lane choices in the regular traffic flow.

Going there tomorrow. Hope all is working. Backup plan is Flo with ChaDeMo adapter.

Driving next Tuesday from Spokane to Kelowna. Would be nice if Castlegar was operational. Will have to destination charge at Midway Museum charger instead. Have done this for several years before. Or try the Flo at Christina Lake with ChaDeMo adapter. The destination charger at Rock Creek still...

Wife and I will be making the pilgrimage from Toronto Canada for a 6th time. Missed the last year because of Covid border restrictions. Hope my trusty P85D with over 200,000 miles on it will safely carry us to the promised land.

The "sealant" does nothing for you for a sidewall puncture. I know from experience. Had a sidewall puncture 3 years ago in the middle of nowhere in Pennsylvania. Even sketchy cell phone reception. Had the Tesla pump and slime kit on board but it would not hold. Roadside contractor was 150km away...

I have PPF and ceramic for 7 years and in the winter i go for "brush" carwash to get the dirt off. Touchless does not remove dirt film. In the summer I wash the car myself. The "brush" wash has had no ill effect upon my finish. The PPF and ceramic are doing their job. This summer I'll refresh...

Your 2017 might have the LED headlights and there are no replaceable "bulbs". Whole unit needs to be replaced.

I just "upgraded" my 2014 P85D HID headlights to LED "bulbs" from Amazon.ca for CAD$ 90.00 per pair. Just search for "I Litton D3S LED". They are truly "PLug and Play". No need to remove / rewire / reprogram anything. Even the HID ballast stays. These LED units give excellent coverage and...

No extra / different stuff while driving in USA.

It was such a nice day today, so I decided to replace my old charge port with failing LED lights and cracked plastic. After wrestling out the charge port door connector and the signal connector I installed the one I bought from Ebay a while ago. After installation all Hell broke loose with...

Righto, Affirmative, Positive.

When driving cross country always have the next charger as your destination in order to pre-condition the battery. I noticed recently that my battery starts this process 1/2 hour before predicted arrival at the charger.

Ruffino is an Italian wine that used to have a little basket around the bottle. ;)

All I can decipher is R = Residential TOU = Time Of Use

The version in Google Play store is still 4.4.4-847 and it does not yet have the new Charge Stats function The IOS version is 4.5.1-864