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The linear actuators aka struts do have positions sensors in them. It sounds like some sort of jam protection mode, telling tge control module something is in the way of the tailgate when closing. Not sure of the reset procedures

Currently holding out for a 3 phase compatible power wall here in Australia. Hopeful that Australia will get them around tge same time as the Euro market

As @Exiom mentioned. The led lights from the facelift run on can bus to control functions. The nose cone original model uses simpler on/off power inputs driven from the body ecu. On the subject of the sheet metal, you might want to look into a 3rd parts front bumper and grill set.

Its intresting the numbers are not that different. But it Feels quieter

Seems to high up to be a seat belt/door closings issue.

Has anyone done a drone flyover of the Tilburg factory yet?

You can always take it to the service center. From the pics, looks like all front sheet metal and subframe set at the minimum. Tesla set a few rules for front end repair in their Technical service bulletins that approved pannel repair shops have to comply with. The front suspension one is listed...

I have read the boards have conformal coating. This will mean cleaning the traces before soldering, although I assume your friend knows this.

Once again. A great video by your son.

I was under the impression most SC's had hunter road force balancing machines?

Whilst you can get plastic brake hose clamps very cheap at most parts stores, one good trick is to push the brake pedal all the way to the floor with a 2x4 between the pedal and seat. Fluid will come out until the pedal reaches the floor. At that point the outlet holes in the master cylinder...

I remember reading something about this when it happened. I think the gist of clickbait at the time, was their competition had a building with direct line of sight from the launch. Didnt believe it then or now.

I thought the trackhawk would do better. I expected the X to be ahead on the hit and trackhawk to start to reel in across thw top.

Dang you are having a bad run of luck @artsci . First rear ended now this. Glad it wasn't any worse. although the question is what mod will come with this repair? Its too bad the dash cam video isnt available

They do look very good on the lightning output. I do agree with Gary above. You may want to send them a better vector image of the Tesla logo. I do wonder if the logo is slightly off on purpose for copyright reasons?

I very much like the M3 card key. I hope they will introduce something similar for MS. Its one thing i do miss from my former Lexus

They turned out quite well.

@lunitiks good find on the ble antenna. Now that you mention it. Its located in the exact place I would expect a standard rear RF smart fob antenna to be fitted. 20/20 hindsight most manufactures will use two radar units on the outboard edges of the rear body, to ensure as little blindspot...

Sounds like them. Should have a 2 pin plug from the pics i have seen. I think they are the magnetic roller type. Should have 2 x 10mm bolts

Looks like about half an hour job. I think you would need to get at it from the underside

Sure looks like factory installed wiring. But to what end is it installed. Platoons of M3 down the highway.

It looks like the lock tab needs to be pushed down.i would put a small screw driver in between the square part of the connector and the black part of the speaker. I suspect the speaker is present in all vehicles. But not connected at the other end, if premium sound option is not present.

Dang that looks like a tight turn for exit in the video.

@Jagman1961 most air bag units are triggered the same . You need input from the external crash sensor/s (g force sensor) to deploy. Most crash sensors are self resetting. They are a surprisingly simple device. The vehicle shouldnt be able to deploy whilst sitting still.

Great video. I had been wondering how the vents worked.

Very interesting program. Out here in Australia. Most of the hybrid training at technical colleagues is supported by Toyota and less so by Nissan. It was a big success for Toyota and the obvious tax write off to donate cars, engines gearboxs, ect. It later paved the way for a program called T3...

Correct on both counts. Nothing stopping you spraying your pads before the install. I normally spray the pads, then start replacing the rotors. By the time you are done. The pads are dry. In winter I tend to run the can under warm water to speed up the drying time or lay the pads on a bearing...

So there is no way to change the default passcode? Whilst it is a possible attack vector, just keep in mind. You would have to be within 10 feet of a powered dongle and even then. The tdc connector is connected to the internal Ethernet switch. So should be read only as I think the switch...

Unfortunatly you will need tesla GB to put it in you name for app access. Although having said that, more than one way to skin a cat. 2). A nice used charge cable would come in handy too. Could probly get it cheap Since its not attached to vehicle, most likely would have not been handed over...

I would do the mantainance and wait for solar roof. Think about it this way. Would you regret it later if you fix roof 100% and go traditional solar. Im in the same boat, 1 big hail storm from a replacement roof. Still patching and hoping Australia gets solar roof soon

Hey @Jagman1961 since you have "Karen's" address. Why dont you send her a letter and ask if she has the 2nd key? Also since you ask about the pyro fuse. Think of is a an explosive non reset saftey link. Its connected across the large high current terminals. Untill the srs ecm sends out crash...

I like it John, but you did not include co-pilots name.

Around here we call manuals, distructions. Because the only time you read them is when you break something.

I would suspect 3 shifts, 7 days. Just based on a few of the jobs posted for the factory

@turbogolfcart I have seen rocks puncture tyres before. Your third photo is the telling one. If you look close, you will see the exposed edge of the rock has been ground down from driving. That rock was in there for a while, the weight of the vehicle slowly forced it through the tread.

Unfortunatly most cheap jump starters will still arc if you accidentally leave them turned on. The internal relay is not ment to close the high current contact untill connection is made but you get what you pay for. The other thing to think about is the positive lead can also arc. Not just the...

Iirc the oportos on broadway is open till midnight and thr pub on the corner of broadway and city road is open till 1. Although been a few years since I was down that way

Great blog widodh. Looking forward to hear more about the controller and other mods to the scooter

@philmall intrested to hear more on this plan. Are you planing to register it here when landed? As you are going to store it for 12 month, are you bringing it as a personal import? I wonder if a USDM vehicle will meet requirements for the Raws/sves. Or if it would need to be converted to RHD.

I think bidirectional pw3 could change a lot of markets. Currently for myself and baillies. We get slaughtered on export to grid. But if we were self-powering on peak loads. Could be a good thing. I see it no more wearing to the battery than a full charge/disscharge cycle each day.

Unfortunately I dont think Vehicle To Grid is on Tesla's roadmap. I do agree with the thought and have high hopes, that power wall 3 might have a high rate charge/discharge function

The gps trick works because the IR coating on the glass blocks both fps and rfid signals. When using a gps signal strength app on your phone, you look for a spot that has the most signal. Then roll through the rfid tag reader knowing you found a good spot for the tag

Will be in the general area on saturday if we need some more poking around.

Ah. Didnt know it was a busy road, was thinking one on each side of the roller door. Although the paid carpark looks to have a few spots before the boom gate.

Seems like a very long but narrow building. Might be hard to run even reduced service operations, but the back of the building opens to the lane way. You could squeeze 1-2 super chargers out front between the footpath and building, would be reverse in only. Now if they could purchace the 3...

@SilkySmooth have you got a hand held gps/navman? Move it around the windscreen to find the sweet spot fpr signal penetration. Or you can use a gps signal app on your phone

Artsci, do you know if the Tesla paint shop had your subframe out during repair? Or is this something new ish? It realy sounds like an alignment issue due to something flexing under load. I would also be looking at the integral link for excessive play.

Good to see this worked out in the end. I wouldnt use oil as a lubricant though. Oil tends to attract airborne dirt, which encapsulates moisture. I would a anti sieze type product, both whilst threads cut through the paint and periodic maintaince. Had a quick look on the net, this is what we...

I think he meant respray. Dang auto correct. Was any paint correction needed? I.e buffing? Although when you think about it, most clear bra/ppf can be upto 3mm thick.

The closest stuff I have found https://www.amazon.com/3M-08620-Window-Weld-Ribbon-Sealer/dp/B0039752R2 The trick to reusing the original sealer is to gently pull back the weather seal and use a razor blade to cut the sealer as it streachs. After that a bit of heat and it sticks like new