Fixing my Heater in my Tesla P85 - I'm Giving Up if This Doesn't Work!
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- čas přidán 10. 02. 2024
- I'm giving up if this doesn't work. Today we will replace the blower motor resistor and the DC / DC converter.
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It was the resistor the whole time 😂
No. The DC/DC kept blowing the resistor and killing the PTC. The DC/DC was the root of the issue.
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds are ya sure? You never showed trying a new resistor with the blower wired back up properly. How would the DC-DC keep blowing the resistor? High or low 12v voltage? Intermittent power surging? The PTC was still working when you had the blower hot wired. It was still charging the 12v battery and running accessories. Sooo… I’m not convinced it needed a new DC-DC. Blower resistors go bad all the time. The “replacement” ones having junk yard writing on them tells me they were probably bad from the start.
Glad you got it all working again, but I bet ya it was just the blower resistor the whole time.
I explained this several times. The DC/DC runs the PTC. The original issue was a bad fan that overloaded the thermal fuse due to heat from a dead fan not blowing air over the heatsink to cool it. The fan was replaced. The new resistor didn't last long as it blew too with a new fan installed. The PTC would go ice cold even with my toggle switch hooked up and the heat set to max. The PTC unit is a brand new gen 3 unit. Everything works fine now with the replacement DC/DC and resistor module.
Did he watch the video? 😂
Probably not 😂
Not gonna lie, I’ve become more interested in getting a Tesla after watching these videos.
I was happy to see that you finally solved that heater dilemma.. I'm looking forward to more fixes on the Tesla..
Randy, I’m so glad you’re open minded about electric vehicles. And you still have a love for ice engines. Congratulations on fixing your Tesla. That’s pretty awesome.
That "ah-ha moment" - so glad you ran this issue down Randy - thx for sharing - your experience shows in all your video's.
For the TPMS, hit the reset on the TPMS, then change the size of the wheels to 21" in the 'Service' menu, let the computer reboot, then switch the wheel size back to 19", wait for it to reboot again, go for a drive, sometimes it takes a few minutes, sometimes up to 15 minutes driving at speed above 45mph, and you'll start to see the pressures populate (assuming the right sensors were installed from the get go). Do this away from your old wheels, or else it will be trying to read from those. This happens with me every time I swap my summer and winter wheels. Good luck, hope this works for you! Keep us updated!
I’ll give it a try. Thank you.
Are those Tesla tpms in the tires? If not that might be the problem. I have a m3lr and can't run non tesla sensors. @@AutoAuctionRebuilds
Shout out to the toggle switch, thank you for your service. That thing was playing havoc with my OCD 😉
I have a 2014 MS85 and I can’t get the tire pressure screen indicator on my small screen. Is that because I don’t have the Tesla TPMS or I am not finding it?
@@fabiodossantos9774 Some earlier Tesla MS85s will not show the tire pressure, only a low pressure warning. You may have to upgrade the TPMS. Tesla changed the entire Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) starting with VIN 50900, around September 2014. Cars prior to this VIN have an older system that is unable to display tire pressure in the car. It still will warn of a tire with low pressure. If your Model S has it, you can hold in the left or right thumb scroll wheel on the steering wheel and see if it gives you the option to select tire pressure on the small instrument cluster. Hope this helps!
It is very satisfying when you are able to repair things yourself. Good job!
Really enjoying your Tesla series. Tesla claimed these cars could have a long service life. You’re doing the work to do the repairs to prove that it can! Next stop, fixing the worn out suspension component’s that are basically routine maintenance repairs.
Both the Tesla and the ELR are my all time favorite cars. I really enjoyed watching you get them fixed. Thanks for sharing your videos. 👍
'Right to Repair' this 15:30 is what it's all about! 👏👏👏
Great job Randy!! I'm really glad you finally tackle that heater issue. This content is showing that its possible to maintain your own high mileage Tesla without forking over a ton of money and your first born child every time to the dealership every time you need something done to your car!
Open up the inverter so we can see the inside damage.
AGREED! Open the case and see what lies beneath.
Randy, time to start a new channel. "Fix Your Tesla with Randy"
I'm not a fan of tesla or electric car in general, but i like your content either way. So i watch it anyway. I might learn something.
Should try one for a while. I’m glad I did. Won’t go back to a gas car ever again.
I like the Tesla but your ELR is absolutely beautiful.
I had a chance to buy an ELR when I bought my Volt. The Volt is a great car but the ELR has appreciated in value since then. It looks fantastic.
I am very glad that you were able to fix the problem with your heater and blower. I am also glad that a subscriber was able to tell you how to solve your TPMS issue.
You literally figure out every problem to every car you own 😂😂 that s Lit 🔥🔥
I love technology. That Tesla and Cadillac makes my heart race. Both of them are very nice cars Randy.
Suspect the DC2DC converter has an internal water leak.
Will you attempt to open and investigate, show it?
How much TIME (=$$$), and $ did you spend to make this repair?
Now imagine what it would cost Tesla to do the same?
This is likely why the vehicle was sold at the low price.
Yes the Tesla is very "modular" (usually simple) to effect repairs, some easier than others.
The key: it also requires a very skilled and experienced technician to be efficient, know the diagnosis procedure. Stuff you can learn, basics, in only a few schools.
Now Logic systems understanding, more than mechanic skills are required.
I suspect that others watch for the same reason I do.
I sometimes consider picking up an old 'S' and wonder about what kind of gremlins might await if I do so.
😃thank you now im going to have 100 rtv caps stored in my tool box for hose block offs🤯
These videos give hope that used Tesla are options to consider
Great job on fixing it and explaining it.
Thank you! Loving the jet ski series!!
remember , the thermometer took a little bit to show the colder temps because it is not giving you the temperature of the air coming out, but the temperature of the plastic that the beam is on, and that part takes some time to call off after having 122 degrees going through it, lol. that is why the temp fluctuates when you move it around too.
Great info thanks!!! Looking forward to more Tesla how to’s. Just bought a 2015 Model S 85D at auction a couple weeks ago and trying to learn as much as possible.
Hello Randy. Trying to fix the heater fixed and everything else on the 2013 Tesla Model S P85.
It finally paid off you saved tons of money
Hi mate, l love your car and you fixing it. I have the 2016 S 85d and I'm loving your education shows that I will probably need to know. Thanks for you all your work.
great achievement and very well explained
hats off
love the joy you had felt when it worked out
Great job Randy. Love seeing these videos when things go right
Great job. Yes, fixing it yourself is what it's all about. Bravo 👏👏👏
Bravo! Good job getting the car fixed.
Keeping my fingers crossed Randy that this works. Nice Randy glad the heat works that’s awesome
Hi Randy. Just off the back of this video. Glad all is now sorted, and love this car. Unable to find one as cheap as you got yours here in the UK though! You have converted me bud, i want a model S! Never thought i would admit to that. Noticed from the interior shots that the gear selector and cruise control stalk looked very familiar as on my MB E350. Bit of research reveals they are from the W212, also window switches. Cup holders are from the M Class, apparently. Great videos mate, and being from the UK, really looking forward to the Bentley. Keep the content coming, love it all and thanks.
Sweet. Glad you were able to figure out the heat, Randy. Thank you for this video. 😁👍🏼
Happy for you that you got all those things done and your heater works again.👍
Great job Randy! That was an awesome fix! You are the man!
You can report to work Monday morning as a Tesla mechanic
I have to hand it to you, you are an excellent mechanic regardless of vehicle type.
Uber man! Been watching you since I started driving uber back in the summer of 2015… I’m still driving and a model 3 at that hahaha . Love your vids bro
Very good work. Congratulations
hey Randy im glad you got it fix good job
Nicely done Randy
Nice work dude!! Make sure you get all the air out. It is vital. I would do the 15 min service twice to be twice as well as putting a shop vac over the coolant bottle. So glad you figured it out!! I love this thing!
Man good job randy loved the video glad you got your heat fixed 😊
So the do it your self tesla repair begins. Thank you for this awesome video
Good job on the Tesla. I like seeing the videos on it because not a lot of people are working on them.
Love the channel man! Can't wait to see what you bring next (Cybertruck?)
Great video Randy ❤❤❤
Yay good job fixing it! Keep it up! I’m excited for the Bentley!!! Love it randy!
A man's novel. That's what people like. Let's see if it makes it to a million miles, despite being mistreated by the last owner. Cheers and keep finding Teslas.
I noticed flags from different countries hanging on the walls, were those sent by viewers? If so that's awesome!! And I know it made you feel proud. 👏👏
you are certainly resilient. I am impressed.
Great video Randy!
So glad for you that you got this heater issue sorted.
It is really interesting that the parts you used weren't that expensive. Who knew?
Although some things were a little fiddly to work on, it wasn't any harder than a lot of regular gasoline cars. Try replacing the heater core on some of the newer cars nowadays! You pretty much have to gut the interior to do that. This one just had some panels that popped out and plugs to disconnect. Not bad at all.
I'm looking forward to the next videos where you will fix the suspension and the backup camera.
That Tesla is cool! I like it!
That’s awesome Randy !you got it fixed !
Awesome result on the heating Randy!!
Morning Randy nice to have it fixed Randy now you can drive it again
If Randy took the dough for the XLR he would basically be driving a free fixed up Tesla with a working heater. The notion of short commutes suits both cars, but 135 mpg ain't bad in the XLR either! Either of these cars look like an incredible way to spend less dough than new. I look forward to hearing more about the 2014 XLR and how much it costs to reflash it to clear the codes.
Absolutely loving the content. Keep it up. 👍
Good job Randy!
Amazing job Randy. I gotta hand it to ya, I'd be scared shitless working on such a dangerous car.
Hey Randy, holy smokes! I have to be redundant I’ve said it so often, but OMG the variety that you bring to this channel is unparalleled in automotive channels! Now, a Bentley! Just a little bit from the past viper, Aston Martin, vintage Cadillacs, hot rods, road trips with monkey wrench, Mike, personal experiences, and shared experiences! Enthusiasm, knowledge, and Ginuwine love for the vehicles you share with us!
Congrats im happy for you 👍👍
Good stuff bro she is really coming together keep up the great work and I look forward to more content. You got a Bentley that's going to be an interesting video
Randy you're the man nice job I knew it all along
Good job Randy 😎😎👍👍
Hope you'll open up the bad module....curious what went wrong.
Awesome Randy 👍👍 lot of Tesla people will learn from this with the older models.😊
Good job, Randy!
That was amazing congratulations!
Good morning
Good to see you again. 😊👍
great job nice to see you can work on one yourself mu granddaughter has a bow electric and loves it
Great success
ELR is a great looking car!
Hi Randy love the Tesla videos great job fixing the heater as far as the tpms goes there were 2 different systems installed in teslas and you may have the new sensors and the old receiver or the other way around but they are not compatible with each other Tesla makes a kit which includes a new receiver and small wiring harness to update the old teslas to the new system but I believe you have to take it to a Tesla service center for a software update to make it work they cannot do a ota software update unfortunately
Love the tesla videos very informative
About flipping time Randy. Heat at last with a blower. Awesome work.
Good Job, you proved it doesn’t take so-called Tesla expert to fix a Tesla.
If Tesla would have ran a standard heater core off of the battery coolant system, it would have made things so much simpler, than use electric for back up.
Also, it probably would have helped with battery cooling.
Your Hyper ELR Cadillac has almost the same amount of views as this Tesla.
Your video has made me become real interested in a local 2019 Model S 90D going for $20,000 with only 117,000 miles. Great video. new sub.
Best of luck!
Good video bud keep up the good work
Love the new wheels, they look great.
so glad u got the blower motor and heater fixed what a lot to do though
What i am interested in is you doing the DC DC autopsy if it something that can be easily taken apart to see what had caused the issue. Good troubleshooting video.
Good job on getting that blower motor to work.👍
Enjoyed the video!
I liked the toggle switch. It seemed to do the job just fine. That being said, you work on the Teslas so we don't have to. Always interesting Randy. Great content as always.
The toggle switch is actually a problem, because if you turn off the fan, but leave the heater on, it will blow the resistor pack. The resistor pack relies on the blower running whenever the heater is running otherwise it will blow the thermal fuse.
@@postersm7141 Well there you go. I had no idea. Thank you.
Thanks for another video. I really enjoy them. I just started watching this video and I really doubt it is the converter or PCT unit. The original converter and PCT unit were able to heat up the air blown by the blower using your toggle switch solution.
My neighbor has a brand new Cadillac Lyric. It’s really nice. I would go with the Cadillac over the Tesla just because of the customer service experience. I’ve spoke with Tesla owners who don’t have good things to say about the brand.
I’ve had great Tesl customer service. Some locations are better than others. Most dealers don’t have a clue how to fix the ELR.
Awesome. Thanks for the video.
Glad you fixed the Tesla and I can’t wait to see the Bentley
Congratulations Randy! You da man. 👍
Randy my friend,
I’m very impressed with you fixing the HVAC in your Tesla.
CONGRATULATIONS!
I never thought I’d ever be interested in a Tesla for myself, but you’ve changed my mind. Especially with how great yours drives and performs with the better part of 300K!
Until this video I’d never even explored the prices or searched for one, but now I’m actively looking for one completely thanks to you.
My spinal disease problems have worsened quite a lot over the last two years so I now only drive between 2000 - 4000 miles per year, so given your experience with this high mileage unit I’m not worried about buying one with similar or even higher mileage.
Of course I want one that’s been well taken care of and never had serious accident damage. In other words, one like yours.
The other issue caused by my back problems is that it’s extremely unlikely that I’d be driving more then 25-30 miles round trip, so I have absolutely no “range anxiety”.
Also, jumping subjects a bit, back when I was 100% alive I spent about half of my career as an electronics engineer and technician. I’d love to take a shot at repairing/rebuilding your faulty DC to DC Converter. I’ve repaired/rebuilt dozens of BMW, Audi, VW, Nissan modules for friends with a 90%+ success rate. I do it for free if I have the replacement parts on hand. There were about half a dozen for which I had to buy parts for and most of the parts are so inexpensive that I don’t charge anything for them. I hate taking money from friends even if I had to pay for a few parts.
I have gotten some wonderful steak and lobster dinners for a couple of hours bench time.
If you’re interested in having me rebuild your DC to DC Converter and/or the resistor module let me know so we can arrange shipping.
Congratulations again on taking on and successfully repairing a vehicle you’ve never worked on before. Very cool.
Peace my friend,
DrRick
@autoauctionrebuilds Congratulations Randy! Now that is an accomplishment right there! That task would have been pretty intimidating to me. I’d be freaked out by getting shocked by the high voltage side ⚡️💥🪦😂 I can see you keeping this one for a long time now that you’ve got a pretty good bond with the car. Well longer than usual 😁 Good job Randy! 👏🏼
Hope it works out well for you
Good job !
Neighbor had an ELR I used to see all the time, sharpest looking car Cadillac made.
I have to admit, I'm one of the one's that have been in the "I hate EV's" crowd, but the Tesla's have really grown on me. Love the videos on the Tesla's. I'd buy one, but I have virtually no access to home charging. Some day.
Congratulations. after all the trouble you went through, I guess it does feel good to fix that thing. Plus, all the money you spent. It's funny, the Tesla dealer couldn't fix it right. if that's what the last place that had it before you. that put in that new heat element in. From what I heard it's based on a heat pump, like at a house.
The newer ones are heat pumps but his older one has a resistive heater.
What can I say Randy except…you’re the man!
Job well done.
Well done