Frozen snow / ice blocked my headlights last night

[Outdoors]

I have driven in a couple blizzards already with Cybertruck. We have like 4 or 5 false springs only to get dumped on. As a reference when it is below 0F those heated incidescents don't do much. I still get glaze on my Suburban that makes it look like a snow globe glowing.

Just many people that don't do things like drive in snow storms at night on a regular basis don't have a reference point. So they often repeat what a youtuber says so it makes it seem like the world is ending.

Really no matter the design if one drives in snowstorms at night you will have an issue like this with many cars/trucks. Whether it is every 30 min or 5 might depend on the way the wind is blowing, and are you up some guys ass spraying snow as it freezes on your truck.

I think Tesla should throw out the design and start over. Like the whole truck. So foolish.

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[mongo]

Is there a space in between the camera and the windshield to clean it.

I just assumed the degradation was situational caused by the dusty road since I was able to use the FSD back on the pavement.

My disappointment was that the FSD vision cameras should have been superior or state-of-the art since I can still clearly see the road despite the minor dust.

It requires pulling the shroud off.
Interior out gassing has coated them and makes FSD unhappy. You can see if that is the issue from outside or by using sentry view.

 

[CyberGus]

Is there a space in between the camera and the windshield to clean it.

It requires pulling the shroud off.
Interior out gassing has coated them and makes FSD unhappy. You can see if that is the issue from outside or by using sentry view.

I recently cleaned the forward-camera area, and documented my procedure here:

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/fsd-has-good-days-and-bad-says.25615/post-429669

 

[SentinelOne]

Late in CO winters we get heavy / wet snow that sticks on Vertical surfaces (eg my house, etc) - and that stuff will stick on any vehicle lights including my GMC where it's rarely a problem.

Commuting home tonight in a mild snow storm - guess I'll find out how my CB does soon! 11 more days for winter tire install!

 

[Lasttoy]

The lights were unless in fog and heavy rain. I have now installed a LED bar below

 

[Deleted member 27593]

Just realized this was one of the issues that Jerry Rig Everything called out in his video a few days ago.

Now I’m also wondering how well the truck will hold up when there’s salt on the road? If Tesla didn’t design headlights for snowy weather, did they test for any other snowy driving conditions?

 

[TruckGenio]

Hasn’t been an issue for me in the northeast with past vehicles. Unless is a huge blizzard.

 

[wtibbit]

Any aftermarket companies looking through threads should make a kit using transparent heated films coupled to the front trunk accessories supply voltage. That turns on with defrost.

Transparent heated film

Here's a possible fix: Angled, transparent, heated covers for the headlights to help clear snow with airflow; a heated version could reduce freezing.

The headlight-width cover could extend from the front, upper edge of the bumper to the front, lower edge of the frunk panel. It could be a temporarily installed device to lessen snow/ice build up and reduce time to clear the build up during bad weather conditions. An unheated version would be much less expensive and easier to install and may provide nearly the same performance as a heated one.

 

[CyberTrk]

Federal limit of headlight height is 54 inches.

Except for Police cars...

 

[vandytom]

it's not gonna be enough honestly. The reason the snow sticks there is that there isn't enough airflow. The coating won't make a big enough difference

yea its like a snow storage area there. maybe wrap it with something clear before snow storm? so snow will not collect there.

 

[webspeedracer]

They should just move the phone charger to behind the headlights

This is the way

 

[CyberTruckeeTheOne]

I recently cleaned the forward-camera area, and documented my procedure here:

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/fsd-has-good-days-and-bad-says.25615/post-429669

After reading what you did, I realized I can live with that little smudge.

 

[dw321]

It's only unsafe if you don't clear the headlights, same with any car.

Worst case scenario, in really bad conditions, you have to stop and clear the headlights more often. I love driving in these conditions, here in the N. Cascades, it means the skiing at higher altitudes is going to be absolutely delicious. I've driven in blizzards at night so bad (good) that my Mazda CX-5 with flush mounted HID headlights (warmer than LEDs) had to be cleared off every 30-40 minutes of driving. Love it!

This is a non-issue for those willing to drive in such conditions. Wear appropriate clothing and gloves, get out and clear the snow/ice. Always use good judgement in selecting places to pull off the road, because there will always be bozos not equipped for winter roads who will slide into you if you park in the wrong spots. This is nothing new to anyone with experience driving in severe winter conditions, especially since cars started coming with the superior lighting of cooler running LEDs.

LEDs actually have an advantage in really cold conditions. Previously, hotter headlights would ice up from the heat melting the snow, when it was cold enough to do so. Cooler LEDs have more problem at transition temperatures, less problem in colder conditions (because they aren't hot enough to form ice when it's cold enough).

Winter motoring has never been for pussies. Many of us don't know how good we have it now. Be careful out there!

I've driven in lots of blizzards. Never have I had to worry about my headlights being block by a ridge of ice as shown on the CT bumper. Simply a poor design for winter driving IMO.

 

[chonnertruk]

The truck has 20 amp 110volt plugs. Bring a hair dryer lol

Hey,, you beat me to the solution ?

 

[CT425]

Is it safe to use De-Icer spray on the headlights?
Wondering if the chemicals will harm the Cybertruck?

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