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No need, the car balances at all SOC levels when it’s not charging.

Insurance will be the same generally. Salvage cars don’t have warranty (similar to how an older car is out of warranty after a certain amount of miles). Taxes in some states may be cheaper. Supercharging is often disabled until inspection with Tesla is passed. Banks often don’t give out...

We have disassembled both types of batteries and the LFP pack is just a better newer simpler design. All cell connections are on the top, so internal cooling leak won’t damage the cells. There are much fewer cells and connections, so fewer things to break. Cooling is on the bottom of the...

When Elon was selling those shares he was assuming that the compensation plan would go through, allowing him to get his 25% stake back. So no contradiction here.

Can you post a link where the case can be purchased?

Yes, there are third-party shops around. We run one here in South Carolina (Electrics Auto). Newer Teslas are actually easier to work on and better supported than the older Teslas, BTW.

Better to buy an older model 3 with high miles if you want a beater Tesla, IMO

Anyone replace just the front shocks? I have a 2020 model Y here where we installed newer (F version) front shocks as we were doing suspension work on it already, and it seems like it feels better than most 2020's I have driven. I imagine the H version will be even softer. If anyone is...

That's insane. Thanks for sharing.

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If the isolation issue is on the "outer" side of contactors, it will show up as external isolation issue even if the problem is "inside the battery". I'd imagine this is quite rare, but theoretically possible.

Yes model Y consoles are the same. PM me we have some doe sale. Also separately from the USB module, older console 2.0 have a usb wire for data but newer ones do not FIY. So you need one with a cable if USB data is important to keep.

I have one model Y with this issue right now, wondering if anyone found a way to resolve the issue with the draft / air leak? I'm guessing it's coming from the door(s) areas. Thanks

What is your application? Solar storage? Cheapest will be some long modules from 3/Y packs that were damaged. But you need lots of hardware to get them wired up safely. It's best to buy a complete back that has a little damage on the casing, easier to wire when used with HV 400V inverters.

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Not OP, but I have cut apart LFP batteries before into 48V and smaller modules. I also worked with an EV conversion shop that has done the same. Also, see this new thread for how Tesla 3 and Y batteries can now be used for solar storage...

This controller is designed to emulate 400V BYD batteries, and works with high voltage inverters that support them. For a list of supported high voltage inverters, see: https://github.com/dalathegreat/Battery-Emulator/wiki#supported-inverters-list

(originally mentioned in Vendor - Tesla Model S Battery Extended Service Plans from 057 Technology) For anyone interested, there is now a new open source project that allows using Tesla model 3 and Y (as well as S and X and other car batteries) with 400V inverters, for solar storage...

I'd bet one of the long 10mm bolts that hold the chargport is loose (it creates a ground bond between the car body and the charge port).

You need a new charge port ECU and a "bundle of wires" retrofit cable.

I have only noticed difference in responsiveness. Everything just feels quicker on it. Also it boots up significantly faster (maybe twice as fast?).

You can start a new thread where I can post more details about this open source project, lets keep this thread on topic.

yes

Thank you but it’s not something I want to do on a large scale nor do I want to advertise it. I build the kits only to include them in batteries that I sell. Join the Discord group for that project to learn how to build the controller yourself if you find it interesting.

You need to replace the vcfront also. The do software reinstall while powering the car from a 14V power supply that can handle 40amps or more.

Model 3/Y batteries can now be used for solar storage with HV inverters, thanks to this awesome open source project: https://github.com/dalathegreat/Battery-Emulator I build and sell controller kits that are pre-wired for Tesla batteries.

I believe this is a way if the car showing that the software update did not complete successfully. That’s the only time when I have seen this issue, on multiple cars now.

likely totaled IMO

If anyone has similar issues and is located not far from South Carolina, PM me, we can help.

Where are you at? We charge $700-900 for rear subframe replacement, labor. Part will cost about $1,000. Assuming your car doesn’t need any other work.

Yes and very newest long range model 3s are also LFP.

We have a shop in Inman, SC: https://maps.app.goo.gl/D4e6E46UwmJqqCpLA We are still ramping up, planning to move to a better location closer to Greenville next year. PM me with any questions or for a quote.

Yes there are a few things to try, but with newer firmware you don’t need to do anything special anymore. As long as the contactors close, the car should reconnect the LV battery and start charging it. I recommend updating to the latest available software version.

That won’t work because service mode doesn’t load if load shed is active, you need to run the procedure from the computer toolbox UI.

Yes.

I believe the standard range model Ys have the 2170 Panasonic cells, just like the long range. For now.

You need to clear post crash load shed or replace the vcfront.

That’s correct. On older software you have to replace the vcfront. On newer software you can clear the code but only if you have a Toolbox subscription (which costs more than the vcfront).

You need to find a third party repair shop in your area. Maintaining an older car at Tesla service centers will get expensive quick.

before you swap the battery and do firmware reinstall, you need to change configuration of the car. Otherwise there will be a config mismatch error. This is something that you won’t be able to do without help form Tesla or someone with advanced experience in Tesla “hacking”

Also it depends on which car you have. Larger battery = you get higher speeds at same SOC. My numbers above are for a LR model Y.

In my experience, assuming battery is warm when getting to the charger, at SOC under ~35% you should get the full speed, then it will start going down. After 60% SOC or so it becomes a lot slower. Maybe half the speed. The advertised rate is the theoretical maximum, doesn’t mean you will get...

All teslas that use the lithium LV battery are on the same voltage (~16V fully charged).

Yes you can. Both batteries are basically the same, just slightly different revision. Not sure where you getting the voltage numbers you posted. You don’t need any programming to replace the LV lithium battery, but you shouldn’t need to replace it either. Why are you replacing it?

Wow that's cool. These cars are finally getting affordable.

Thank you, seen all Sandy’s videos. Tesla body repair manual has instructions on repairing gigacastings. I have repaired many Teslas already, I know what I am doing. I am only wondering what the market is like for a sub 25k model 3. Looks like not much interest. I will keep fixing newer ones.

It may also depend on the version of the software in the battery. Maybe newer versions last longer?

I will be selling through a dealership that I work with.

I am thinking of buying a few older model 3s to rebuild to sell at $25K. If anyone is interested, please PM me.

Hello, I am thinking of starting to rebuild some older model 3s to sell for just under $25K, which means after tax credit, to most buyers it would cost $21K. Is this something that people here would be interested in? For example, such car may be a 2018 or 2019 RWD model 3 with perhaps...