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The contact I had there was laid off in a recent round of cutbacks. The First Responders page does say "Tesla Safety Data sheets (SDS) are available upon request. Contact us for more information.", but that's under a heading for "Materials Safety", so I suspect it is just for fluids and similar...

Tesla is now making the Roadster service manual and parts manual available for free: The links are at the bottom of the home page: Welcome | Tesla Service

Great! When Model S first came out, they had different halfshafts for performance (P85) and regular cars. Not long after launch, they stopped carrying the standard halfshafts as service parts and just stocked and installed the performance ones. I'm not sure if the factory also started using...

Good questions. I looked at the schematics for rear wheel drive Model S built before 9/2015, and the HVIL page only shows the 2nd generation DC-DC converter with the separate front junction box; nothing about the 1st generation DC-DC. I wonder if that's leading the technician down the wrong...

Yes, I've noticed the same thing, though I seem to think it's always been that way. I wonder if Tesla thinks they're going to scare off new users if they show a lot of stops: "I have to stop 4 times? I only stopped once for gas in my old car!" I agree that it would be helpful to have a setting...

That function isn't on U.S.-market cars. It's only in some markets, and only for cars with coil springs. The thinking is that if the car is heavily loaded, the back end will sag, causing the headlight beams to be too high and annoy other traffic. The driver is supposed to lower them manually...

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Unless you have an unsupported vehicle (gray market or salvage title), you should be able to walk in a Service Center with your VIN and purchase the part over the counter. It's a hassle that you can't buy parts online, or call and have the parts waiting for you, but they will sell parts to any...

Yes, I've had this problem twice. Here's one thread on the subject: New map update broke Navigation

I should clarify: The search by VIN feature for recalls (safety-related problems) is updated promptly on the NHTSA website and the automaker's public website when a recall is released. The owner also receives a letter in the mail. All of the other bulletins--which are the vast majority of...

"A lot of noise" is normal when the A/C compressor runs at high speed. It's more noticeable than other cars since we don't have the sound of an internal combustion engine covering it up, plus the compressor isn't mounted to a heavy, stiff engine block that's vibrating at a different frequency on...

You have the 2nd generation DC-DC converter with separate Forward Junction Box. See Post #66 in this thread.

I can speak to this; I was previously on the team creating these documents. For Tesla specifically, look at the "classification" at the top of the document. If it's a "repair" bulletin, the Service Center will only perform it if the customer has a complaint that matches the symptom(s) listed on...

Good info in this thread. Thanks for doing that test. The newer ones are still laminated (even those without the metal layer), so that probably won't help. On the other hand, unlike earlier windshields, yours has the actual Tesla part number printed on it, which is helpful for reference...

Sorry, it's sold. Thanks for your interest.

I was about to say the same thing. It sounds like an off-the-wall suggestion, but "downgrading" to an Autopilot 1 car would virtually eliminate the problem. Mine is Autopilot 1 and I do a lot of driving on Autopilot. I had an Autopilot 2 loaner in mid-2019 and I couldn't believe how bad it...

For numbers 1-3, you might consider not worrying about adjusting the charge rate and just stick to charging at full speed. Lowering the AC charge rate doesn't prolong the battery life (it's ~1/10 of the power that enters the battery when Supercharging), and you might eliminate these issues...

Tesla has 2 different switches that can be used in this location, one for non-power liftgates that has 2 positions (neutral, open) and one for power liftgates that has 3 positions (neutral, open, close). The non-power liftgate switch is Tesla part number 1008173-00-A. The power liftgate switch...

The covers for the 2nd generation lug nuts (open style) are not compatible with the 1st generation lug nuts (closed style). It's probably worth replacing the 1st generation anyway. They're prone to "swelling" (distorting from use of an impact gun or non-standard socket) and making it...

The Tesla Electronic Parts Catalog has an assembly of all of steering wheel-mounted switches and the harness that connects the left and right switches. Part number 1013242-S0-C or 1013242-00-I.

You can get the Service Manual and Electrical Schematics directly from Tesla: Welcome | Tesla Service Sort of. The Service Manuals were developed for the 1.5 Roadster by a 3rd party; in 2012-2013, after Tesla stopped using that company and started developing service information in-house, we...

Try setting the HVAC to Auto and the temperature to "LO" (turn the temperature down as low as it goes). It might take a minute or two for them to open up. This has worked for me before, but like any Tesla vehicle behavior, it's subject to change in later software versions.

Yes, that's by design. There is an air dryer built into the pump; to remove moisture from the dryer, some air is released through the exhaust line when the pump stops. Based on your description, there might be a leak between the pump and the valve block, or between the valve block and the...

The "heartflex" style clips on the door trim panels (white in all but the earliest cars) are one time use, so they should be replaced any time the door trim panels are removed. The Telsa part number is 1025401-00-A. When I was still working for Tesla, I looked up the engineering drawing for...

It just didn't come with that feature. Carmakers often use the same harnesses in cars with different options to reduce the number of wiring harness variants required at the factory and later in service. In fact, the early Model S had only one 12V harness variant; every car sold had the same...

There's a Service Bulletin for water potentially getting around the liftgate hinges and into the liftgate and interior of the car. The gaskets between the hinges and the liftgate shell (and also between the hinges and the roof area) are made of a fiber material that's easily damaged if the hinge...

There should be 7 metal clips around the edge of the nosecone, which mate to the slots in the chrome oval nosecone surround. Is it possible that some of the clips on the top are missing?

In the European market, there is an occupancy sensor under each of the 3 sections of the rear seat cushion, same as on the driver's seat. These are used to activate the seatbelt warning if someone is sitting in a rear seat with the seat belt unbuckled.

Not to state the obvious, but that's exactly the reason for the policy. In Tesla's ideal world, nobody would rebuild a salvage vehicle, just part it out.

Through at least 2017, the large rear drive unit fluid is Dexron 6. Capacity is 1.5 quarts/1.4 liters. Large rear drive units were on all rear wheel drive Model S and Performance Dual Motor Model S. While we're on the subject, here's a really important note for Dual Motor cars: The fill hole...

That's interesting; the first time that it happened to me was about a month after having the MCU replaced. Maybe there is some correlation.

I get this sometimes, due to the key getting squeezed by other items in my pocket as I'm getting in or out of the car and sending out a lock or unlock signal. At least it's better than the Infiniti I used to have. The buttons on that key were constantly setting off the panic alarm when I...

You can get the official service information here: Welcome | Tesla Service

I've had something similar happen, twice. The more recent time was about a month ago and sounds closer to your issue. I got in the car and there was a notification that maps had been updated. Great. I cleared that notification and then noticed the error icon at the top of the touchscreen...

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TSW Nurburgring wheels for Model S. 20" diameter, 9" wide. Rotary forged for strength and light weight. I had these on my Model S, but they have a bit too much "poke" for my taste (the wheels stick out further than I'd like). They will definitely fit a Model S though--see the pictures. The...

Thanks. It must be a bug with the TMC site when creating a post; the originally problematic pics look good to me too, now. Same for a couple of other posts I made a few days ago.

I don't think I've ever been able to post something on TMC and have all the pictures come through on the first try. Let's try a different method yet again: Tst Wheels 2 - 1 by ElectricTravel posted Feb 7, 2020 at 10:20 PMTst Wheels 2 - 3 by ElectricTravel posted Feb 7, 2020 at 10:20 PMTst...

T-Sportline TST 19" wheels, made specifically for Tesla Model S, with OE Goodyear tires (with noise reducing foam lining) and TPMS sensors. Similar in appearance to the Tesla "turbine" 21" wheels, but in a more practical 19" size and unique gloss black finish. This is a complete package with...

Original equipment front bumper cover, a.k.a. front fascia. For all Model S built before April 10, 2016 (the nosecone-style cars) that have 6 front park assist sensors (4 on the bumper cover, 2 on the nosecone); I'm pretty sure the 6 sensors were introduced at the same time as Autopilot...

Model S "Front Fascia Center Applique", a.k.a. Nosecone Has parking sensor holes. Fits all nosecone-style Model S that have 6 front park assist sensors (4 on the bumper cover, 2 on the nosecone); I'm pretty sure the 6 sensors were introduced at the same time as Autopilot hardware. Tesla part...

I have 2 pieces of front bumper trim that are wrapped in black vinyl (a.k.a. de-chromed, chrome delete, blacked out). For all Model S built before April 10, 2016 (nosecone-style cars). This is a perfect first step toward blacking out your chrome trim. Install these pieces yourself and save the...