They do indeed reach into the car and turn off supercharging once they are aware it's been branded salvage. I have the ability to turn this back on in most cars, but I generally don't have to, because I get to the car before they have turned it off. I then "jailbreak" the system so I can block any future config changes without my permission, so they are unable to turn it off in the future. I also block any outbound logging, and just allow the basic stuff the app needs to function.
If you don't have that capability, once you repair the car, you can pay them anywhere from $900 to $1600 (I don't know why it varies) for them to perform a high-voltage safety inspection and if it meets their approval, they will re-enable it. They don't do anything else. They leave LTE on in the car, and the Tesla App still works on your phone to control the car. All other services work fine. Generally on Model 3/Y the only thing you have to do after a collision is replace the Pyrofuse in the "penthouse" located under the rear seat and it will drive again, mechanicals permitting. The only other thing of note is to replace the airbags and any other safety systems that were deployed (seat belt tensioners, etc). The RCM (Restraint Control Module also needs replacement, or someone like me to reset the crash EDR, then it will be good to go once the mechanicals are repaired. The car will tell you about any problems in service mode which is free, and requires nothing else (no software or computer needed). Delightfully easy to work on! All service information available here for free: https://service.tesla.com/ Parts manual also online (you have to contact them for prices): https://epc.tesla.com/ Plenty of 3rd party and used parts all over ebay. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM Charles Galpin < cgal...@lighthouse-software.com> wrote: > Phil, that sounds crazy cheap. Can you briefly describe the process of > buying a salvage tesla and getting it back on the road? I thought Tesla > would flag a car once it’s been written off and will not allow super > charging (or perhaps even future support). I am guessing you are buying > from an auction and then applying for a salvage title once repaired, but > how do you make certain it has no structural (or other major) damage before > buying and who inspects/certifies the repairs? > > Tia > > -- charles > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20240620/0215c001/attachment.htm> _______________________________________________ Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org No other addresses in TO and CC fields HELP: http://www.evdl.org/help/
