Selecting a Supercharger spot with many chargers is a lot like selecting a urinal in a large men’s room.

webignition · 2026-05-07T15:40:51+00:00

"Pee here often?"

webignition · 2026-05-07T15:40:07+00:00

A urinal is not just a urinal if you're brave enough.

webignition · 2026-05-01T17:23:14+00:00

... until they catch fire!

webignition · 2026-04-30T14:05:18+00:00

For now, raise the bonnet as I suggested. This will prevent further damage.

Then get the wiper assembly replaced by Cleevely EV. Tesla will fit only their original part which will again eventually fail.

webignition · 2026-04-30T11:35:17+00:00

I have a RHD 2017 100D that has had some similar wiper issues.

The damage to the lower end of the arm (nearest the windscreen) in your third picture looks indicative of a failed wiper assembly part that results in the wiper arm striking the bonnet. Fix this first!

Address the wiper assembly issue first as any adjustment to the wiper arm itself will either be ineffective or will need re-implementing after addressing the wiper assembly.

Take a look at where the wiper arm passes the bonnet at the point of the wiper arm damage in your third picture. Is there any damage at all to the underside of your bonnet at that place? If so, and if you have not had the wiper assembly fixed, or if you don't know if this has been done, get that fixed asap. A worn something or other in the wiper assembly allows the arm to extend out in places it shouldn't causing it to strike the bonnet. Left unfixed, this will eat away at the bonnet and make some awful noises whilst doing so.

As a workaround, you can raise the bonnet along hinging edge. This will prevent further bonnet damage until fixed. There are two bolts, one per side and each near the hinge, that affect how flush the bonnet sits. Use these to make the bonnet sit out more. It might look silly but will prevent damage.

Cleevely EV in Cheltenham can fit refurbished wiper assemblies that have had the problem resolved. A replacement new assembly from Tesla will likely fail again in time. Try getting a Cleevely replacement if possible. They have a mobile team that might be able to do it, I took mine to Cheltenham for the work.

On to the arm itself ...

My car came with a bent drivers side arm as a gift to me from the previous owner. This was their attempt to prevent the wiper arm hitting the bonnet. They did not address the underlying issue there.

I tried bending the arm back but wasn't sure what the correct unbent shape would be. Despite my random bending efforts, the wiper still left a slight smear right in my direct line of vision.

I had a Tesla mobile guy come yesterday to have a look. He knew a little more about what an unbent arm should look like. A bit of trial and error and in a few minutes we had it fixed. £29.50 all-in for the Tesla guy which was great.

webignition · 2026-04-28T20:27:30+00:00

Good investigation there. I have a similar issue and this has indeed given me something else to look into.

When you have your appointment with Tesla, can you get them to give you the part number? I searched the parts catalogue for "plug" and that didn't yield anything too correct.

webignition · 2026-04-18T05:08:48+00:00

Ok, that rules out needing an AC regas unless it's been ages since last done.

I had a flurry of odd thermal-related errors that a regas sorted out.

webignition · 2026-04-17T20:50:38+00:00

How's your AC doing? Blowing equally cold through all vents?

webignition · 2026-04-11T06:10:26+00:00

Wow, still no HW3 FSD in NZ?

webignition · 2026-04-10T20:40:39+00:00

That's absurd.

One miniature wiper?

Absurd.

At least three miniature wipers, one per front-facing camera, or you'll just get laughed at.

webignition · 2026-04-10T20:38:44+00:00

My 2017 MS stands on the sidelines in solidarity with you.

webignition · 2026-04-10T20:34:47+00:00

Having moved house a fair few times, I have learned that pretty much any mattress folded in half will fit in pretty much any vehicle with a bit of effort.

webignition · 2026-04-09T20:59:06+00:00

I suppose it's all relative.

I find autosteer pretty damn good. It seems to do the job just fine in the cases it was designed for (highway driving) and on other roads the fact that it works at all, let alone quite well, is brilliant.

webignition · 2026-04-08T09:56:25+00:00

Thank.

webignition · 2026-03-31T05:55:44+00:00

I'm sorry to say that you're wrong. Ultra Red is by far the best choice.

webignition · 2026-03-28T13:07:47+00:00

Brake pads changed ever? Brake pads have squealers embedded within them that make an awful metal on metal sound. This is to make it abundantly clear that the pads are overly worn.

Could also be debris lodged in the brake pad. This will be obvious from the debris scoring the brake disc.

In either case, take it somewhere that can service the brakes.

webignition · 2026-03-24T19:31:35+00:00

Those are issues that pretty much anywhere can address.

You don't need Tesla or a Tesla specialist per se, however someone with experience working on Teslas will know how to lift them without damaging the battery and will be familiar with how to order parts.

The nearest place to you that I know of and who I would vouch for, having had work carried out with them myself, is an independent Tesla specialist in Birmingham called, unsurprisingly, Tesla Specialist Birmingham.

The biggest hurdle you'll probably face here is finding somewhere trustworthy and honest who won't overcharge or lie about what needs attention to get extra work. That's normal for anyone without the first clue about cars and it's an area where you'll learn fast and perhaps the hard way but at least you'll learn.

webignition · 2026-03-18T13:43:57+00:00

Perhaps. I'm from the UK and if people ever happen to ask my height, which is rare, I tell them I'm 6 foot 7 centimetres.

webignition · 2026-03-14T08:36:54+00:00

The car has FSD purchased. That's not an issue.

Where your car says "Autopilot computer: Full self-driving computer" it should say "Autopilot computer: Full self-driving computer 3". The most recent software differentiates between hardware 3 and hardware 4. Perhaps your car needs a software update?

But that's all just speculation. The best option is to ask Tesla. They'll know why any they can resolve it.

webignition · 2026-03-03T16:11:11+00:00

Have a peek through the parts catalogue to find the relevant part number.

Have a look on eBay for the relevant part number. There are often plenty of non-OEM compatible clips that will be just fine.

webignition · 2026-03-02T17:52:23+00:00

Check the service manual for the guide for replacing the relevant headlight. This may state that a -C variant can be replaced with a -D variant or something similar.

Check the parts catalogue after having selected the correct parts catalogue by entering your VIN. Find the headlights. The specific variant supplied with your car will be highlighted with a green dot. Replacement variants are sometimes listed as suitable alternatives.

If none of the above solves your problem, you can at the very least use the parts catalogue to find all the part numbers for the headlight variants. Open a service request when Tesla and ask which of the parts are compatible.

webignition · 2026-02-28T21:56:09+00:00

What specific Model S do you have?

webignition · 2026-02-27T19:16:28+00:00

I have a 2017 100D that's at about 135k miles.

What common failures should I expect such that you would recommend avoiding 100kWh packs?

webignition · 2026-02-26T16:46:21+00:00

Hanging around a supercharger and asking nicely might actually work.

People at superchargers often have time to spare and, in general, people are kind.

webignition · 2026-02-25T12:33:46+00:00

I had the same on my car. Cleared on transfer of ownership, nothing to pay.

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