Service mode is VERY key to know also, when checking out a used Tesla for sale... go check inside, all the hidden past service alerts if any problems in past, all sensors are working, everything green... can also do some basic diagnostics, eg HVAC performance test, and good to monitor the charging data while super & level2 charging... make sure all the seat occupancy sensors working.. note, the service alerts DO seem to get cleared after each software update, so... the log isn't lifetime.
Thanks, this was great to know. I just got my Model 3 and I am trying to learn all about it. I am not afraid to drive long distances now, thanks to you. ❤
Thanks, I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to my Tesla, loved this episode as I want the nitty gritty details. If you feel so inclined to do a viral video, running is through the HV battery health check procedure would be appreciated. I’m happy I found your channel. 😊
I'm glad you enjoyed the episode! The nitty-gritty details are what make it all fascinating. I'll definitely consider your suggestion for a video on the HV battery health check!
I recommend the CCS retrofit. My M3 CCS upgrade cost $350 at the Tesla service center (August 2024). Not all things are affordable at the Tesla service center but I felt like this was reasonable, especially since Tesla included a CCS1 charging adapter for my car too. I wasn't expecting this. A CCS1 adapter costs $75 to $110 so don't be afraid to take your car to Tesla to get this one done. You'll probably rarely ever use this functionality, and I can guarantee that you'll never want to use it, but it's like insurance and it's there just in case you need it!
My coolant bottle was almost empty and I had the same issue. I took the car and they fully checked the system and I had no problems. They actually didn’t charge me anything even though my 2018 Model 3 was out of warranty.
Thanks for the tour and I agree with your warnings. Don't touch things you aren't sure about. Personally, I have interest in messing around in there unless something was wrong with the car and there was a specific setting to be touched to resolve it.
@2:41 yeah the hidden service alerts, are the key takeaway, and great recommendation to check them periodically, *especially* if you are close to warranty expiry... good to open service ticket, post some screenshots of the alerts and the code names, have them check it. You can expand the alerts to show when alert fired, and when it cleared... if few seconds only then cleared, intermittent, can wait a bit... if takes longer, or it keeps popping up, def get a service ticket and check. Online I've seen several cars w/ low coolant even from factory I guess, that's critical, so you do want Tesla to check just in case. You can check the level by popping off some of the air vent covers in the vent, but.. Some older cars have the PCS (AC charger 16a units) fail, and you do NOT get any warning onscreen unless you charge above the limit... eg 32 home charging, you won't see 40-48A fail until try a diff level2. It's very handy to also double-check the sensors/cameras health etc just in case.
I set up an appointment to be sure. It does look low to me. I know how to do this myself with G48 coolant, but it’s still under battery/drivetrain warranty and the manual says don’t mess with it. Thanks. Good stuff!
@@TeslaTipsTrips yeah I didn't want to mess either just in case , but smart to carry a bottle of G48 just in case if you see again... and a funnel. I also got weatherproof mats for subtrunk, though, after a gallon water jug I kept there (emergency for Death Valley) later cracked & leaked all thru subtrunk :( there is not much under there, but the tub is NOT waterproof (fabric stuff), and has really thick cotton batting underneath and that got soaked (dried out w/ hairdryer)... coolant leak (from jug) would be lot messier than water! Hope they top up fine & no issues!
Thanks, Kerry. That was excellent. Question: do you know on the new charging schedule if you should use the Precondition before going on a drive of say 1 hour,, or is that really for if you're going to immediately go to a supercharger (thus heating up the battery a lot hotter than for just driving?). I'm wondering if I'm wasting energy with that setting. Maybe use service mode to see what that Precondition setting does with the battery while plugged in at home?
If it's winter freezing conditions, preconditioning will allow for regenerative charging. The battery will not charge even with regen braking if it's too cold. Other than that I would wonder the same thing. I don't precondition my car before driving it. But I think in the winter I will start to do that even though my car is in the garage and it does not get below freezing.
"... didn't precondition long enough..." How long should you precondition? My MYLR can start preconditioning an hour before I get to a Supercharger. I'm more inclined to precondition perhaps 20 minutes away from the Supercharger I'll pass enroute to my destination. What's the ideal time, providing you're driving and the trip will last 2 hours? Thanks!
That’s a loaded question mainly depending on temperature. I’ve had it start preconditioning 100 miles from my next stop with temperatures in the 20’s Fahrenheit. I just let the car do its thing. Thanks for the question and watching!
4:42 - In my opinion, it is similar or the same as on Samsung phones (Android). You have to "paint" the entire screen. If a square remains uncolored, it means that the touch screen is not working there. If, for example, the customer said, "On the right side of the screen, touching the screen does not work in some specific locations." The service technician would then color (slide a finger) only on the entire right part of the screen and see exactly where the touchscreen doesn't work. This is the only way to check the error where exactly the touchscreen (square) is not working. At least for the service technician, so that they don't send a working touchscreen to the factory for repair (replacement). Otherwise, there is probably a program/device that can check this differently, but for the service technician, the screen coloring is enough to decide what to do. 8:05 - The battery temperature is very important and should always be shown as minimum/maximum and current battery temperature during charging. It could even be a "History" button, and clicking the button should at least show the history of the last 5 charges. Statistics with: Charge Time, Charge Rate from - to, and Temperature from - to.
FYI the software reinstall fixed for me whenever after a new software update FSD does not work and neither does anything else requiring the camera - despite the camera working 100% fine such as when in reverse or camera app. In my situation the visualizations for all world objects were gone - it was jus the car and that's it. The first time the service center did a "hard reboot" by disconnecting the low and high voltage battery, then it did it again so they actually changed out the entire MCU/drive computer combo. After the third time the service advisor via app re-pushed the update to our car and that fixed the issue. Since then I picked up on that trick and do the service>software reinstall. Luckily I haven't had to do it in about a year so maybe they learned something with the newer release versions?
@@AlexanderHuzar On Monday, December 9, they delivered the Model Y Long Range to me and the FSD doesn't work because the software is 12.3.6. I went to the dealer and they told me that I have to wait for the orange clock icon to appear in order to update. Do you think I could solve it with the service mode?
Not sure how old your Tesla is, but be very careful with coolant leaks. It could be an indication of a seal leak around the coolant sensor/ feedback system. I’ve seen a couple of videos related to that leak already, electric super car channel has a recent video where he shows the issue in a motor he’s installing.
Your thermal screen is way different than mine. I can watch the coolant loops and monitor temps and fans speeds through there, and I have a screen that monitors what the refrigerant loop is doing. Weird.
The best reason to enter the service mode is to check the health of the battery. Alternatively, you can set your charge limit to 100 percent and see how much range the screen shows you'll have upon completion, then compare that to how much range Tesla advertises it to get when new. There should be a 10-20 mile reduction.
theres another hack if you hold the horn for 15 second you can enter super ludacrise mode gives you another 25% boost do it while driving enter lidacrise mode then hit and hold the horn
I heard Teslar's air conditioning system is also used to cool the battery. Many EV fire was caused by the high heat in the battery that csused the battery to flame. So, please don't mess with the AC settings and if you think your AC is not working, immediately bring the car to the Teslar service.
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Service mode is VERY key to know also, when checking out a used Tesla for sale... go check inside, all the hidden past service alerts if any problems in past, all sensors are working, everything green... can also do some basic diagnostics, eg HVAC performance test, and good to monitor the charging data while super & level2 charging... make sure all the seat occupancy sensors working..
note, the service alerts DO seem to get cleared after each software update, so... the log isn't lifetime.
Thanks for the tour of service mode. Very informative video! I learned a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, this was great to know. I just got my Model 3 and I am trying to learn all about it. I am not afraid to drive long distances now, thanks to you. ❤
very useful to see what's in there without having to mess with my own... thanks.
Sure thing, thanks for stopping by!
Thanks, I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to my Tesla, loved this episode as I want the nitty gritty details.
If you feel so inclined to do a viral video, running is through the HV battery health check procedure would be appreciated.
I’m happy I found your channel. 😊
I'm glad you enjoyed the episode! The nitty-gritty details are what make it all fascinating. I'll definitely consider your suggestion for a video on the HV battery health check!
I recommend the CCS retrofit. My M3 CCS upgrade cost $350 at the Tesla service center (August 2024). Not all things are affordable at the Tesla service center but I felt like this was reasonable, especially since Tesla included a CCS1 charging adapter for my car too. I wasn't expecting this. A CCS1 adapter costs $75 to $110 so don't be afraid to take your car to Tesla to get this one done. You'll probably rarely ever use this functionality, and I can guarantee that you'll never want to use it, but it's like insurance and it's there just in case you need it!
@@carsonc1272 I did mine today and it’s $240.xx including taxes. Tesla has recently reduced the adapter price to $125.
My coolant bottle was almost empty and I had the same issue. I took the car and they fully checked the system and I had no problems. They actually didn’t charge me anything even though my 2018 Model 3 was out of warranty.
This is great to hear, thanks for letting me know!
Yes I know someone else who had the same problem. Did they charge your AC?
Is 2016 model s have this feature in service mode?
It should
Thanks for the tour and I agree with your warnings. Don't touch things you aren't sure about. Personally, I have interest in messing around in there unless something was wrong with the car and there was a specific setting to be touched to resolve it.
@2:41 yeah the hidden service alerts, are the key takeaway, and great recommendation to check them periodically, *especially* if you are close to warranty expiry... good to open service ticket, post some screenshots of the alerts and the code names, have them check it. You can expand the alerts to show when alert fired, and when it cleared... if few seconds only then cleared, intermittent, can wait a bit... if takes longer, or it keeps popping up, def get a service ticket and check. Online I've seen several cars w/ low coolant even from factory I guess, that's critical, so you do want Tesla to check just in case. You can check the level by popping off some of the air vent covers in the vent, but..
Some older cars have the PCS (AC charger 16a units) fail, and you do NOT get any warning onscreen unless you charge above the limit... eg 32 home charging, you won't see 40-48A fail until try a diff level2.
It's very handy to also double-check the sensors/cameras health etc just in case.
I set up an appointment to be sure. It does look low to me. I know how to do this myself with G48 coolant, but it’s still under battery/drivetrain warranty and the manual says don’t mess with it. Thanks. Good stuff!
@@TeslaTipsTrips yeah I didn't want to mess either just in case , but smart to carry a bottle of G48 just in case if you see again... and a funnel. I also got weatherproof mats for subtrunk, though, after a gallon water jug I kept there (emergency for Death Valley) later cracked & leaked all thru subtrunk :( there is not much under there, but the tub is NOT waterproof (fabric stuff), and has really thick cotton batting underneath and that got soaked (dried out w/ hairdryer)... coolant leak (from jug) would be lot messier than water!
Hope they top up fine & no issues!
Very useful video.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks, Kerry. That was excellent. Question: do you know on the new charging schedule if you should use the Precondition before going on a drive of say 1 hour,, or is that really for if you're going to immediately go to a supercharger (thus heating up the battery a lot hotter than for just driving?). I'm wondering if I'm wasting energy with that setting. Maybe use service mode to see what that Precondition setting does with the battery while plugged in at home?
If it's winter freezing conditions, preconditioning will allow for regenerative charging. The battery will not charge even with regen braking if it's too cold. Other than that I would wonder the same thing. I don't precondition my car before driving it. But I think in the winter I will start to do that even though my car is in the garage and it does not get below freezing.
"... didn't precondition long enough..." How long should you precondition? My MYLR can start preconditioning an hour before I get to a Supercharger. I'm more inclined to precondition perhaps 20 minutes away from the Supercharger I'll pass enroute to my destination. What's the ideal time, providing you're driving and the trip will last 2 hours? Thanks!
That’s a loaded question mainly depending on temperature. I’ve had it start preconditioning 100 miles from my next stop with temperatures in the 20’s Fahrenheit. I just let the car do its thing. Thanks for the question and watching!
4:42 - In my opinion, it is similar or the same as on Samsung phones (Android).
You have to "paint" the entire screen. If a square remains uncolored, it means that the touch screen is not working there.
If, for example, the customer said, "On the right side of the screen, touching the screen does not work in some specific locations."
The service technician would then color (slide a finger) only on the entire right part of the screen and see exactly where the touchscreen doesn't work.
This is the only way to check the error where exactly the touchscreen (square) is not working. At least for the service technician, so that they don't send a working touchscreen to the factory for repair (replacement).
Otherwise, there is probably a program/device that can check this differently, but for the service technician, the screen coloring is enough to decide what to do.
8:05 - The battery temperature is very important and should always be shown as minimum/maximum and current battery temperature during charging.
It could even be a "History" button, and clicking the button should at least show the history of the last 5 charges. Statistics with: Charge Time, Charge Rate from - to, and Temperature from - to.
Hello great information.
Is there a way to clear the messages?
Wish I could check security video from iOS app.
FYI the software reinstall fixed for me whenever after a new software update FSD does not work and neither does anything else requiring the camera - despite the camera working 100% fine such as when in reverse or camera app. In my situation the visualizations for all world objects were gone - it was jus the car and that's it. The first time the service center did a "hard reboot" by disconnecting the low and high voltage battery, then it did it again so they actually changed out the entire MCU/drive computer combo. After the third time the service advisor via app re-pushed the update to our car and that fixed the issue. Since then I picked up on that trick and do the service>software reinstall. Luckily I haven't had to do it in about a year so maybe they learned something with the newer release versions?
@@AlexanderHuzar On Monday, December 9, they delivered the Model Y Long Range to me and the FSD doesn't work because the software is 12.3.6. I went to the dealer and they told me that I have to wait for the orange clock icon to appear in order to update. Do you think I could solve it with the service mode?
@jeovannymedrano2923 yes. In place software reinstall. I also recommend recalibration the cameras once every 6 months or after each major FSD release.
Not sure how old your Tesla is, but be very careful with coolant leaks. It could be an indication of a seal leak around the coolant sensor/ feedback system. I’ve seen a couple of videos related to that leak already, electric super car channel has a recent video where he shows the issue in a motor he’s installing.
Thanks. Appointment made already
It’s a computer on the wheels ❤❤❤
This is hilarious 😂😂..I checked mine and it said error failed to load alerts. Should I be concerned?
ProTip: The coolest section in the service menu is the "Octovalve" visualization (for the cars which have it installed). 🔀♻️🤓
Your thermal screen is way different than mine. I can watch the coolant loops and monitor temps and fans speeds through there, and I have a screen that monitors what the refrigerant loop is doing. Weird.
It’s a 2019 without a heat pump. I’ll do a similar video with my 2022 Y
Thx for creating video, but little of this useful info is available on pre refresh model S :(
How many miles u get at 80% and at 100%.
Thanks. I did not know...
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.
The best reason to enter the service mode is to check the health of the battery. Alternatively, you can set your charge limit to 100 percent and see how much range the screen shows you'll have upon completion, then compare that to how much range Tesla advertises it to get when new. There should be a 10-20 mile reduction.
@@rkgsd Why check?
Thanks
Check service mode especially if you are looking at a used vehicle.
Totally agree!
The software reinstall is used when replacing parts they need to be linked to the car. At least thats how my headlamp was replaced
theres another hack if you hold the horn for 15 second you can enter super ludacrise mode gives you another 25% boost do it while driving enter lidacrise mode then hit and hold the horn
🤣
I heard Teslar's air conditioning system is also used to cool the battery. Many EV fire was caused by the high heat in the battery that csused the battery to flame. So, please don't mess with the AC settings and if you think your AC is not working, immediately bring the car to the Teslar service.
We had a rodent eat through the coolant line. I called Tesla and told them of blue stuff leaking. They told me to bring it in asap.
Why do you tap the touchscreen with such force? 😂
For dramatic effect 😏
Geez. That is more like Star Trek mode.
Thought it was a touch screen but clearly it's a poke hard screen. Noted.
It low key annoyed me too 😂
Can be used for evil you say.....? Don't really see how
Jesus man it's a touch screen not a punch screen.
None of this is necessary as we aren’t fixing any issues we see and if it’s a big enough issue, the vehicle would tell us without going into that.
Well.....we discovered low coolant while using Service Mode, probably shouldn't ignore that. th-cam.com/video/aKLgdTuFFzs/w-d-xo.html