Tesla pushing update failed PCS to enable supercharging while awaiting PCS repair part

[vandytom]

I need a recall not this duct tape crap!

which model year is prone to these failure??

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[freyguy]

I need a recall not this duct tape crap!

which model year is prone to these failure??

Not sure I can tell you mines a late 2024 AWD foundation series

 

[HaulingAss]

Cool, now can they special warranty this thing?

I’m sitting here hoping mine dies before my general warranty expires

I'm hoping the PCS in my Cybertruck doesn't die, ever. The reports I've seen suggest the failure rate will be well below 50%. Any vehicle can become inoperative, PCS failure, especially with Tesla's idea to push software updates that keep DCFC alive, falls far short of leaving the vehicle stranded. I'm not worried but, if I'm unlucky and it happens, I will deal with it in a pragmatic manner, not fall to pieces.

The fact that Supercharging will be free for anyone having to Supercharge until the part is available is commendable customer service, and the right thing to do, saving affected owners the cost of home charging for their inconvenience. Not a big deal for me in Washington but really nice for those in areas where residential electricity is over $0.30/kWh! I can't imagine GM or Ford sending a timely OTA update this quickly, assuming they could even do that. Tesla has responsiveness that puts other automakers to shame. You should stop by some GM EV forums and see how GM responds to design defects, software defects, and general reliability/useability issues.

Kudo's to Tesla's pro-active response to taking care of their customers, and doing everything within their power to minimize any hardship for those who are affected.

 

[vandytom]

Not sure I can tell you mines a late 2024 AWD foundation series

Mine is Nov 2024 AWD. 21k miles now. Home charge 24 amp. It seems like I see more PCS failure than Cantrail . Tick tock on recalls Tesla!

 

[vandytom]

I'm hoping the PCS in my Cybertruck doesn't die, ever. The reports I've seen suggest the failure rate will be well below 50%. Any vehicle can become inoperative, PCS failure, especially with Tesla's idea to push software updates that keep DCFC alive, falls far short of leaving the vehicle stranded. I'm not worried but, if I'm unlucky and it happens, I will deal with it in a pragmatic manner, not fall to pieces.

The fact that Supercharging will be free for anyone having to Supercharge until the part is available is commendable customer service, and the right thing to do, saving affected owners the cost of home charging for their inconvenience. Not a big deal for me in Washington but really nice for those in areas where residential electricity is over $0.30/kWh! I can't imagine GM or Ford sending a timely OTA update this quickly, assuming they could even do that. Tesla has responsiveness that puts other automakers to shame. You should stop by some GM EV forums and see how GM responds to design defects, software defects, and general reliability/useability issues.

Kudo's to Tesla's pro-active response to taking care of their customers, and doing everything within their power to minimize any hardship for those who are affected.

Maybe dependent on home charging rate too but still, I rarely see Cantrail flying off but PCS everywhere. Only matter of time.

 

[Maddmax]

You were told parts wouldn't come until May? I'm in Los Angeles. Dropped the truck off today for PCS caliper. They said it would take a few days and they have been dealing with a lot PCS failures lately.

 

[freyguy]

Mine is Nov 2024 AWD. 21k miles now. Home charge 24 amp. It seems like I see more PCS failure than Cantrail . Tick tock on recalls Tesla!

When I originally took delivery back in march of last year my delivery was delayed due to the cantrail issue. And I believe mines oct/November as well. Mine has 14,000 miles and gets 48a charging daily with the rare one off of supercharging sprinkled in. Unless I long haul a flight I use the free dc charging offered at the airport. Super slow but maintains the charge.

as I look up my mileage I see my battery crying in service

 

[mongo]

The reports I've seen suggest the failure rate will be well below 50%.

What reports? Has someone root caused the issue?

 

[Sjohnson20]

I don't want a Cyberbeast loaner I might want to trade in for one lol

 

[mahdir35]

Congratulations on the upgrade!!!

That was like a month ago, but appreciate it & they replaced the PCS in 1 day. Honestly, the beast’s speed is incredible but I drive primarily on FSD now that it’s so good so I really didn’t even use the speed that much. I was glad to get back in my CT. Missed my 24 inch rims & light bar too.

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

I think I got lucky that morning it happened I put in a service ticket and I called service center. The service center said I should be able to supercharge. So I tried and had no luck.

I drove straight to the service center and said I need a loaner or I’m out transportation.
They gave me a loaner on the spot and took my truck.

THE BONUS: my loaner is a CyberBeast and OMG the launch is absolutely insane

That is almost what happened to me. I got lucky.

 

[HaulingAss]

What reports? Has someone root caused the issue?

The failures and symptoms point strongly to inconsistent MOSFET reliability. It's the nature of solid state components that they come from their supplier with a range of specs. Not every component is identical from a performance/reliability perspective. Tesla can save money by buying lower spec MOSFETs too. It looks to me like they had too much variation (or Tesla was specifying too close to the failure point under certain use cases). The likely conclusion is that only some of them will fail.

The fact that Tesla has not issued a model-wide recall (and has delineated certain VIN numbers as more likely to fail) supports this.

 

[L3it3R]

5xxx series and I’m waiting on the parts to be sent to my SC - appt 29 April, have had failure since the 10th

If they give me free SC for the duration, that’s nice. I’ll take that.

 

[mongo]

The failures and symptoms point strongly to inconsistent MOSFET reliability. It's the nature of solid state components that they come from their supplier with a range of specs. Not every component is identical from a performance/reliability perspective. Tesla can save money by buying lower spec MOSFETs too. It looks to me like they had too much variation (or Tesla was specifying too close to the failure point under certain use cases). The likely conclusion is that only some of them will fail.

So the under 50% ultimate failure rate is just your WAG?

The fact that Tesla has not issued a model-wide recall (and has delineated certain VIN numbers as more likely to fail) supports this.

Where is this VIN specific list narrative coming from?
There would be no NHTSA level recall because it's not a highway safety issue nor regulatory non-compliance.

 

[freyguy]

I don't want a Cyberbeast loaner I might want to trade in for one lol

My honest feelings exactly right now. But I’m like do I really need it lol.

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