Trust - Update #3 - 12v Battery failure!

JSW said:

Build Date - Mid-November
Ship Date - Mid-January
Delivery Date - Mid-February

As part of the early build club, I’ve been worried about the 12v battery issue. It’s made me distrust my MMe. For me, trust issues are different than irritants (like my roof wind noise). A car that might leave you stranded in the cold makes you not trust it.

In almost all cases, without trust, it’s difficult to love. This is true whether you’re dealing with a partner who’s cheated on you, or a car that might strand you — love without trust is difficult.

I’ve decided that 1 week (600 miles) is a sufficient amount of time for the 12v problem to manifest itself (if it existed). I feel like I can now “sleep easy” without worrying I’ll get stranded. I’m beginning to trust my MMe, to love it.

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Maric said:

According to the bulletin that ChasingCoral posted, it appeared that the 12V issue was relegated to a specific production of cars. Anything after the date on that bulletin should be fine.

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JSW said:

I’m definitely in that early group (earlier build than all those with issues). Just had a delayed delivery...

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Maric said:

I'm betting it's resolved. Thanks to @ChasingCoral 's sacrifice. But I get being a little on edge about it.

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JSW said:

Build Date - Mid-November
Ship Date - Mid-January
Delivery Date - Mid-February

As part of the early build club, I’ve been worried about the 12v battery issue. It has made me distrust my MMe. For me, trust issues are different than irritants (like my roof wind noise). A car that might leave you stranded in the cold makes you not trust it.

In almost all cases, without trust, it’s difficult to love. This is true whether you’re dealing with a partner who’s cheated on you, or a car that might strand you — love without trust is difficult.

I’ve decided that 1 week (600 miles) is a sufficient amount of time for the 12v problem to manifest itself (if it existed). I feel like I can now “sleep easy” without worrying I’ll get stranded. I’m beginning to trust my MMe, to love it.

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JSW said:

Looks like my “sleep easy after a week” theory was crap.
Today I received a “charge fault” message indicating the MMe “unexpectedly stopped charging.”

Turns out it didn't pertain to the car charging, but rather the 12 volt battery. Through off all kinds of goofy codes/messages like “stop safely now,” etc. It won’t start, wont come out of “accessory mode,” won’t shift out of park. Ugh..

I’m losing trust in this car again.

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JSW said:

Incidentally, for those having significant trouble closing the frunk, I note that the 2 posts against which the frunk closes are height adjustable, and might be a couple of turns too high...

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JSW said:

Looks like my “sleep easy after a week” theory was crap.
Today I received a “charge fault” message indicating the MMe “unexpectedly stopped charging.”

Turns out it didn't pertain to the car charging, but rather the 12 volt battery. Through off all kinds of goofy codes/messages like “stop safely now,” etc. It won’t start, wont come out of “accessory mode,” won’t shift out of park. Ugh..

I’m losing trust in this car again.

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