2016 Tesla Model S (Facelift) Category S (Salvage)

[cumblechook22]

Greetings,

I just purchased a Tesla Model S Cat S with complimentary supercharging at 69,000 miles, however I failed to do prior study on the complications associated with salvage vehicles. The vehicle was rear-ended five years ago and subsequently fixed.

Tesla has notified me that the vehicle would be prohibited from using the Tesla Supercharger network.
The vehicle will never be capable of using Full Self Drive.
Tesla will refrain from doing any servicing or upgrades on the car.

The customer support representative informed me that an inspection procedure is possible, but it exceeds £1,000 and is not deemed worthwhile.

I was unaware of this before since the prior owner had 'unlocked' software functions on the vehicle, including reactivating the supercharger.

I presently want the MCU2 update for my Tesla, since my screen operates sluggishly.

Is there further information available on this inspection, its exact cost, and any other alternatives I may have?

Additionally, any information on the 'unlock' performed by the prior owner would be appreciated. This may be a sensitive subject, so please feel free to message me privately.

[EatSuru]

1) Continuously, after examination, they will reactivate it (or allow it via root access, which you likely own).
False
3) False. They will not work on any high-voltage components until a separate inspection is conducted. However, various mechanical and 12V systems are permissible.

Inspection costs vary by area, but $1,000 seems reasonable (you did purchase a less expensive vehicle by acquiring a salvage title, correct? Thus, it is a little expense).
Upgrading to MCU2 will result in the loss of the SC 'hack' presently in place, necessitating an examination.

[Trevorseaf]

2) Highly likely to be accurate in the UK - identical to all other Teslas 🙂

[EatSuru]

Perhaps the UK is unique. That discussion does not reference salvage vehicles. Is your assertion pertaining to salvage autos specifically or to all vehicles in general?

[Trevorseaf]

FSD has little significance in the UK, whether applied to salvaged vehicles or otherwise. Consequently, the number of individuals pursuing legal action to reclaim their funds. If the original poster intends to spend £1,000 just for Full Self-Driving, I would highly recommend that they use those funds towards drugs and prostitutes instead. Increased likelihood of reaching your target 🙂

[EatSuru]

Approximately 1,000 is only designated for high-voltage inspection and service centre reactivation, unrelated to full self-driving. Thank you for the information regarding the UK.

[Screwdriver_1]

... irony. He was jesting due to the absence of access to the purported FSD in the UK, and definitely did not anticipate use their vehicle as a Robotaxi. This is unrelated to salvage.

[cumblechook22]

 

Thanks @EatSuru

Your assertion is accurate. The UK lacks Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities equivalent to those in the US; so, acquiring it just enhances the Enhanced Autopilot (EAP) with traffic signal recognition and offers no more features. This means it functions just on the motorway (highway).

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) and other autonomous driving technologies have yet to achieve certification, anticipated for 2026, after which they would be activated by a software update.

The Tesla Service representative said that the disabling of Full Self-Driving (FSD) has just been implemented for salvage cars, in addition to the restriction of access to the supercharger network, resulting in the removal of software capabilities.

My concern is that the previous owner cannot recall what features they unlocked on the vehicle over five years ago, leaving me uncertain about what I may forfeit if I update to MCU2.

How can I establish contact with a somebody capable of rooting MCU2?

[EatSuru]

Rooting the MCU2 is quite difficult and requires physical access.
Your optimal course of action is to direct message LayZ, since he is the expert in this domain.
There may be a method to modify some gateway configurations, however I have been informed that it is only feasible for pre-2020 MCU2s.

Furthermore, Full Self-Driving (FSD) is now accessible for MCU1, so it may be feasible to install and activate it; however, I am uncertain. It is new information to me that it is disabled for salvage vehicles, which could pertain to European regulations.

[cumblechook22]

Thank you. I am unable to send direct messages due to the novelty of my account. If you are available, @LayZ, please assist.

I will get a wiper motor tomorrow, and it seems that an eMMC replacement has been included in the task as part of a recall. Should I be concerned about my smartphone getting rooted?