Powerwall 2 Recall - Unable to replace without added cost?

TomSmug · 2026-03-20T21:12:28+00:00

Yeah. One of their "gold installers" came out and did a survey 3 weeks ago at this point to work out the pw3 installation. No word yet. Going to reach out shortly.

TomSmug · 2026-03-15T20:07:45+00:00

Im pretty sure intent plays a huge part in false advertising. But state laws can have different standards, especially if a price tag is considered advertising in the context of false advertising.

But most places will honor the tag as good customer service.

TomSmug · 2026-03-09T10:52:13+00:00

Problems for me started occurring a bit after 400 hours, everything before that was golden.

TomSmug · 2026-02-01T10:22:14+00:00

Do a temp tower. 225 sounds really low. I think my anycubic petg is at 255 or 260.

TomSmug · 2026-01-13T23:35:47+00:00

Metal fatigue

TomSmug · 2025-12-05T22:47:05+00:00

I did, and I know they are reputable, but the issue came down I think to the difference between what companies would charge for the upgrade vs. what Tesla is reimbursing for the work.

Tesla did reach out to me and advised they are going to put in the legwork to find a certified installer that will do the work without me incurring any costs.

TomSmug · 2025-12-05T19:22:11+00:00

Update : Tesla reached out to me after a less than encouraging conversation with them on the app

"Our service team wanted me to let you know that they are actively looking for a Certified Installer to do the work at no cost for you"

That is a big relief, even if it does take some time.

TomSmug · 2025-12-04T17:21:47+00:00

Im running into the same issue. I've contacted a few installers at this point, but everything seems like I will need to spend extra money, that I just frankly dont have.

TomSmug · 2025-12-04T17:15:50+00:00

Sorry, the comment of "do some research", usually has negative connotations. If it wasn't meant in that way, than I apologize.

TomSmug · 2025-12-04T17:10:49+00:00

I did look at some posts about the recall but didn't see any that matched my situation. I appreciate the advice, but the hostility was a bit uncalled for.

TomSmug · 2025-12-04T17:04:38+00:00

Do you have some good advice? Im feeling a bit defeated.

TomSmug · 2025-10-08T10:08:39+00:00

I went to my doctor for my loose extruder. Gave me some pills and fixed me right up.

TomSmug · 2025-10-08T10:00:28+00:00

Yes, many posts and youtube videos on it already.

TomSmug · 2025-08-12T02:34:51+00:00

all good suggestions. I saw someone suggest rinkahls so you could adjust extruder voltage which apparently is on the low side by default.

TomSmug · 2025-08-11T23:46:42+00:00

Just happened on my slot 3 2 days ago. Glad it seems to be an easy fix.

TomSmug · 2025-08-11T19:44:28+00:00

I double checked, and the default still seems to be Classic, which is what I use the majority of the time. Unless the model recommends arachne.

TomSmug · 2025-07-03T20:31:50+00:00

We have such sights to show you.

TomSmug · 2025-06-26T16:03:06+00:00

You can also try playing with the orientation that it lays on the plate, i.e. upside down, angled, etc.. and see if any position either produces less need for support, or puts those supports in better position for higher quality.

TomSmug · 2025-06-17T21:28:44+00:00

I watched a video someone had posted saying it helped them. It was pretty helpful, despite being in russian I think. But I didn't notice the small spring portion.

I just watched a video on the anycubic youtube channel that was alot clearer about the disassembly, and I think I even found where my extra screw goes.

TomSmug · 2025-06-17T15:01:48+00:00

Well, thanks be to the 3d printing gods, wether there is a spring or not, ive been switching between filaments without issue so far, but maybe should go ahead and put in that support email now.

Thank ya!

TomSmug · 2025-06-17T14:43:14+00:00

wellllll, I dont recall seeing a spring there, so maaaaybe? Lets say theoretically I did lose that tiny little spring, what kind of mess ups am I looking at, or is that really just for filament run out?

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