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DIAGNOSTIC TECH
Tesla service and repair
Experience the cutting-edge technology of Tesla
vehicles and prepare to deliver proper service and support.
By Scott Brown, Technical Editor
T
esla vehicles have been in the market for several years
now and you may have already had one or more visit
your service facility. Nevertheless, there are about 1.7
million EVs on the road in the U.S. and according to Electrek.
com, over two-thirds of those are Teslas. I strongly believe
that these vehicles are revolutionizing the way cars are built
and serviced, but it's all not positive. As an owner of one
of these machines, I've seen some interesting trends and
feature changes with these vehicles. So, let's dive in and take
a closer look.
As far as service goes, Tesla vehicles are generally considered
to be relatively easy to work on. They are designed with
long-term reliability and minimal maintenance in mind, and
many of the maintenance tasks that are required can be done
by using a few basic tools.
There are also more complex maintenance tasks that
may be required, such as diagnosing and repairing issues
with the electrical system. These tasks may require specialized
tools and knowledge, which is where the service
professional comes in. On a side note, most Tesla owners
are more connected and aware of how their vehicles operate.
Anyone considering stepping in to provide service on
these vehicles will greatly benefit from possessing a higher
level of knowledge of Tesla vehicles. Hopefully, this article
will provide a jump start and encourage you to learn more
about these cool cars.
Overall, the level of difficulty in servicing a Tesla vehicle
depends on the specific task that needs to be performed, as well
as the skills and experience of the technician doing the work.
Before you dive in, note that Tesla's new car warranty it
currently offers for its vehicles covers the following areas:
* The battery pack and electric drive components are covered
for eight years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), whichever
comes first.
* The remaining vehicle components are covered for four years
or 50,000 miles (80,000 km), whichever comes first.
* The paint and finish are covered for four years with no
mileage limit.
* Corrosion perforation (rust-through) is covered for six years
with no mileage limit.
Keep in mind that these warranties may vary depending
on the specific model and location and are subject to change.
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Tesla 'Service Mode'
It is always a good idea to consult Tesla's website for the most
up-to-date information on warranty coverage.
SERVICE MODE - HOW TO ACCESS THE DATA WITHOUT
ANY SPECIAL TOOLS
Tesla recently opened access to the basic service mode within
their vehicles to anyone via a hidden activation feature. Prior
to this, access was geo-fenced, meaning that it could only be
activated when the vehicle was within a specific geographic
area such as a Tesla service center. This is good news for
independent shops because this was a significant barrier
for anyone attempting to properly perform a task such as
a wheel alignment.
One thing to remember is that although one has access to
these options, special care should be taken in order to avoid
something going wrong. I recommend that if you're going
to carry out actions, you do so with advanced knowledge
acquired through study and attending technical training.
Additionally, activating 'Service Mode' does not
provide access to all service modes. You will need to
have a subscription to the Tesla Toolbox Software
that will allow you to activate 'Service Mode Plus,'
which will provide access to additional resources.
Access to service information, however, is now
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of march2023
Editor's Note: Attitude of Gratitude
Sneak Peek
Most Wanted
Cover Story: Getting a grip on hand and specialty tools sales
In Focus
Diagnostic Tech: Tesla service and repair
Show Me Your Truck: A new lease on life
Go Sell Something: Selling Against Number One
Driving Sales - Power and Air Tools
Tales from the Road: Taking care of business
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march2023 - 3
march2023 - Editor's Note: Attitude of Gratitude
march2023 - 5
march2023 - Sneak Peek
march2023 - 7
march2023 - 8
march2023 - 9
march2023 - 10
march2023 - 11
march2023 - 12
march2023 - 13
march2023 - Most Wanted
march2023 - 15
march2023 - Cover Story: Getting a grip on hand and specialty tools sales
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march2023 - 18
march2023 - 19
march2023 - 20
march2023 - 21
march2023 - In Focus
march2023 - 23
march2023 - 24
march2023 - 25
march2023 - Diagnostic Tech: Tesla service and repair
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march2023 - Show Me Your Truck: A new lease on life
march2023 - 33
march2023 - Go Sell Something: Selling Against Number One
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march2023 - Driving Sales - Power and Air Tools
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march2023 - Tales from the Road: Taking care of business
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