My app will not connect to car that's in service?!

[number12]

does this mean my 7.1 car is currently being defiled with 8.0?

If not, why would this be the case?

Seems shady either way. I never gave them permission to update and even asked them not to.

And no items needed firmware updates (I don't think so).. I sent an email asking to be contacted if update was needed.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[gde_eu]

I think they now switch off remote access when in service...

 

[Patrick W]

I think they now switch off remote access when in service...

Correct. Keeps owners from doing silly things light flashing lights or honking the horn while the car is being serviced.

 

[number12]

Makes sense. Still bit fishy. I forgot to tape a note on the screen to not update, but whatever is done is done I guess

 

[Model S M.D.]

Makes sense. Still bit fishy. I forgot to tape a note on the screen to not update, but whatever is done is done I guess

They also unplug dashcams...

 

[FloridaGary]

I think they now switch off remote access when in service...

Correct. Standard operating procedure and safety for the technicians.

 

[green1]

Which is why I have my car set up to automatically re-enable remote access every minute. It means that if someone like a thief (really Tesla, this doesn't require a PIN????), or service tech, turns it off, the car will automatically turn it back on so I can see what's happening.

 

[Kurt'sX]

I wasnt sure, but you guys seem to have confirmed it. My X has been in the shop for 3 weeks and all contact with the car has been shut off, including my Blackvue dash cam. They arent letting me check out any of their secrets! LOL

 

[CuriousG]

Which is why I have my car set up to automatically re-enable remote access every minute. It means that if someone like a thief (really Tesla, this doesn't require a PIN????), or service tech, turns it off, the car will automatically turn it back on so I can see what's happening.

We can't all have the luxury of having root access. PIN? Nitpicking aren't we? Why not criticize Microsoft for not requiring password to turn off Remote Desktop services then?

 

[green1]

We can't all have the luxury of having root access. PIN? Nitpicking aren't we? Why not criticize Microsoft for not requiring password to turn off Remote Desktop services then?

I might nitpick Microsoft, but I don't use their products. That said, you DO need a password to turn off Remote Desktop services, you can't do it without admin access, which you shouldn't be using on your normal account (just because most people do, doesn't mean it's a good idea)

 

[CuriousG]

I might nitpick Microsoft, but I don't use their products. That said, you DO need a password to turn off Remote Desktop services, you can't do it without admin access, which you shouldn't be using on your normal account (just because most people do, doesn't mean it's a good idea)

I think of it this way, you are admin user when you have the keyfob. If that wasn't the case, you shouldn't be able to set the pin for valet mode either. So then once you are signed in as a local admin you don't need password confirmation to make the Remote Desktop change.

 

[gutowskia]

I believe the access is turned off server side. I dropped off my winter wheels for service and lost app access to my car despite the fact that the car was with me all along.

 

[Shock-On-T]

does this mean my 7.1 car is currently being defiled with 8.0?

If not, why would this be the case?

Seems shady either way. I never gave them permission to update and even asked them not to.

And no items needed firmware updates (I don't think so).. I sent an email asking to be contacted if update was needed.

Any advice would be appreciated.

8.0 comes with just enough benefits you won't feel too bad about the extra AP nagging.
Other than the nags it's pretty much all good, especially now the USB issues have been mostly resolved.

 

[green1]

8.0 comes with just enough benefits you won't feel too bad about the extra AP nagging.
Other than the nags it's pretty much all good, especially now the USB issues have been mostly resolved.

What possible benefit could 8.0 give that would be worth giving up AP????????????