Firmware 8.0 - For Classic Model S

[Brass Guy]

I think the v8 interface SUCKS too. (Ya, all caps works for me.) I keep going to the store/service center to play around with it, but I cannot convince myself to allow the install. I'd like the passenger-seat-keep-on feature, but that's not enough to justify the annoyances I keep finding.

 

[hiroshiy]

Here's my real life example from tonight:

I've had moved the slider to 100% to charge at the supercharger (no problem there) but early tonight I'm driving down the driveway at my cabin to charge and I need to slide it back to 90%. I have to stop and look close to find that small 90% line. In the old days, I barely had to take my eyes off the road. Not anymore. You can't just glance over and see 90% -- not me anyway.

Hi, @Canuck , how I do this in v8 is to move the slider like 50% and then use the right arrow to move it from 50% to 90% in 10% increment.

 

[Imafrog]

USB is now partly fixed and somewhat useable. My concern is about the lost of wi-fi connectivity when car is in drive. 3G is not always good but my phone has a better connection. I used to connect the car to my phone thru wi-fi. not possible anymore.

What will happen when 3G goes away? Also, when my 4 years of Tesla data plan finishes, I wanted to connect it thru my phone. Not possible anymore. As I need to use my phone for Waze ( Tesla navigation does not work properly for traffic and waypoints), I could easily connect my car to my phone and get rid of 3G.

I know there is a far remote possibility that someone could hack my connection and get some control of my car. I can live with that. I want the wi-fi capability back. I paid for this feature when I got the car and I want it back.

 

[jerry33]

What will happen when 3G goes away?

Upgrading to LTE is pretty painless and not expensive as Tesla upgrades go (half the price of getting the individual tire pressure readings, twice the price of a full set of sunscreens, 1/3 the price of the motorized wing mirrors).

 

[Brass Guy]

Upgrading to LTE is pretty painless and not expensive as Tesla upgrades go (half the price of getting the individual tire pressure readings, twice the price of a full set of sunscreens, 1/3 the price of the motorized wing mirrors).

I was told at my local service center that my car is not LTE upgradable.

 

[contaygious]

3g is going away? Did I miss that? Is my car too old for lte? How do I use slacker?

 

[jerry33]

I was told at my local service center that my car is not LTE upgradable.

Do you have Signature? I thought all later production was upgradable to LTE. Mine has a fairly low VIN and I upgraded.

 

[idoco]

3g is going away? Did I miss that? Is my car too old for lte? How do I use slacker?

2G is going away. 3g is not going anywhere.

 

[Boourns]

I was told at my local service center that my car is not LTE upgradable.

What's your VIN?

 

[Hank42]

... My concern is about the lost of wi-fi connectivity when car is in drive. .... I used to connect the car to my phone thru wi-fi. not possible anymore.
... I want the wi-fi capability back. I paid for this feature when I got the car and I want it back.

Hi, I just saw this post - I'm surprised I had not heard of this earlier - is it true? Can you cite the source? I'm intrigued.

 

[Brass Guy]

Do you have Signature? I thought all later production was upgradable to LTE. Mine has a fairly low VIN and I upgraded.

Mine's in the 17000's, so much higher than yours. Perhaps just another case of conflicting "knowledge" at the SC.

 

[JPP]

I was told at my local service center that my car is not LTE upgradable.

Huh?? My mid-2013 S85 was upgraded. What's your VIN and build data?

 

[MP3Mike]

Hi, I just saw this post - I'm surprised I had not heard of this earlier - is it true? Can you cite the source? I'm intrigued.

Take a look at this thread. (It appears that it is a combination of a new feature and a bug.)

It does sound like the latest build of 8.0 makes it so you can connect while in drive, but that it won't auto-connect... So it may be half fixed.

 

[HankLloydRight]

I was told at my local service center that my car is not LTE upgradable.

Bad info. My 15xxx vin had the LTE upgrade last year. Works great.

 

[dgpcolorado]

How much does the LTE upgrade cost? I spent quite a bit of time on the Tesla website and wasn't able to find it.

Just curious because my local 3G is getting flakey, perhaps because AT&T is having tower issues (I hope that's all it is).

 

[MP3Mike]

How much does the LTE upgrade cost?

Last I heard $500+tax.

 

[dgpcolorado]

Last I heard $500+tax.

Thanks.

So, if I have it done in Oregon then no tax! (I assume that there is some sort of hardware required.)

 

[MP3Mike]

(I assume that there is some sort of hardware required.)

Yes, they have to pull the center screen out and replace the cellular daughter board. (I can't remember if they move your SIM to the new board, or if you get a new SIM.)

 

[bmah]

Last I heard $500+tax.

That's correct...just had it done for my car (as in I have the invoice sitting in front of me, but haven't picked up the car from the service center yet). So for me that's $547.50 out the door.

Yes, they have to pull the center screen out and replace the cellular daughter board. (I can't remember if they move your SIM to the new board, or if you get a new SIM.)

It includes a new SIM, so says my invoice.

More details here:

LTE upgrade is on the way

Bruce.

PS. Er, I have an AP-equipped S, not a Classic S, but I'm pretty sure that's irrelevant for purposes of this discussion.

 

[Brass Guy]

Bad info. My 15xxx vin had the LTE upgrade last year. Works great.

Everyone mentioning it here says I should be able to upgrade. The only reasonable explanation I can imagine is if it is because my car is non-tech, which may have a different console.

Even if I can upgrade, I'm sure I'd get it back with v8 installed.