Safety recall

[Alex]

@Alex , what happened to the windshield wiper arms?

The passenger one was not working. They found some of the splines were stripped. They reseated and tightened it down and it works now, but they ordered a new replacement. It doesn’t rain much and both windshield wipers worked about 2 weeks ago in heavy rain. We had some sprinkles last week, and the passenger wiper didn’t wipe. It would move by hand a few inches, whereas the driver one was not movable.

 

[SaratogaLefty]

The passenger one was not working. They found some of the splines were stripped. They reseated and tightened it down and it works now, but they ordered a new replacement. It doesn’t rain much and both windshield wipers worked about 2 weeks ago in heavy rain. We had some sprinkles last week, and the passenger wiper didn’t wipe. It would move by hand a few inches, whereas the driver one was not movable.

I'll add it to my checklist for pickup inspection.

 

[PhotoEye]

Got my recall also! Being serviced tomorrow 10am.

That's a super fast turnaround. Where are you located?

 

[hmp10]

Why Radenso over K4? And where are they putting the laser and the alert panel?

I've used two different installers over the years for the Escorts. However, Escorts were unavailable due to chip shortages when we took delivery of the Tesla in August. Both installers recommended the Radenso (one uses it in his own car) and, after reading some reviews and tests, I went with it. I like the unified control/display unit and like the way it automatically resets the laser jammer, which I have to do manually with the Escorts.

I'm mounting the control/display on the sloping underside of the dashboard on the driver's side. The installer is fabricating a contoured case mount that will angle the unit correctly. Placement is tricky with glass roofs, which make glare on the display screen a real problem.

 

[hydbob]

That's a super fast turnaround. Where are you located?

Los Angeles. Service centers are Beverly Hills, Costa, Mesa, and Torrance =)

 

[PhotoEye]

You guys are making me really not want to receive my car on Wednesday…

The upside is they will check for this recall item before you get it!

 

[PhotoEye]

Los Angeles. Service centers are Beverly Hills, Costa, Mesa, and Torrance =)

That's sweet. I will have to wait until next week for the inspection (and much later if my damper needs to be replaced). Sleeping in the garage until then. :-(

 

[hmp10]

That's a super fast turnaround. Where are you located?

I get the impression that the service teams are getting really busy. When I called to schedule the examination of the dampers and told them it couldn't be before next week, they said that was good news for them, as it would be difficult for them to schedule me for this week. This is the first time they haven't been able to jump right on something.

If Lucid starts delivering Grand Tourings in significant numbers while the Dreams are still demanding this much attention, things could get really dicey really fast.

 

[PhotoEye]

I've used two different installers over the years for the Escorts. However, Escorts were unavailable due to chip shortages when we took delivery of the Tesla in August. Both installers recommended the Radenso (one uses it in his own car) and, after reading some reviews and tests, I went with it. I like the unified control/display unit and like the way it automatically resets the laser jammer, which I have to do manually with the Escorts.

I'm mounting the control/display on the sloping underside of the dashboard on the driver's side. The installer is fabricating a contoured case mount that will angle the unit correctly. Placement is tricky with glass roofs, which make glare on the display screen a real problem.

I, for one, will really be interested in knowing how well this install goes (especially if you are doing forward and rear placement sensors). I have no idea how they will lay out the wiring. Please show us the final control/display location, if you don't mind.

 

[Lucken]

I get the impression that the service teams are getting really busy. When I called to schedule the examination of the dampers and told them it couldn't be before next week, they said that was good news for them, as it would be difficult for them to schedule me for this week. This is the first time they haven't been able to jump right on something.

If Lucid starts delivering Grand Tourings in significant numbers while the Dreams are still demanding this much attention, things could get really dicey really fast.

That’s the Tesla service scenario that evolved with the Model 3, only here it might be much quicker to occur.

 

[Mountain Man]

Which location are you doing the pickup?

They are bringing the car to my home I’m Denver. Although there is a service center here now, it is not fully functional so they won’t let me do it there. But as PhotoEye pointed out: the good news is that I bounced the recall issue off my delivery advisor - within 10 minutes he confirmed they have inspected mine and it is not affected and the car is safe and ready to go. (Except for the foot of snow we’re supposed to be getting …)

 

[SaratogaLefty]

They are bringing the car to my home I’m Denver. Although there is a service center here now, it is not fully functional so they won’t let me do it there. But as PhotoEye pointed out: the good news is that I bounced the recall issue off my delivery advisor - within 10 minutes he confirmed they have inspected mine and it is not affected and the car is safe and ready to go. (Except for the foot of snow we’re supposed to be getting …)

Ok good luck with your delivery. Photos will be appreciated!

 

[hmp10]

I, for one, will really be interested in knowing how well this install goes (especially if you are doing forward and rear placement sensors). I have no idea how they will lay out the wiring. Please show us the final control/display location, if you don't mind.

This will be the first Lucid the installer has tackled, so he's got a lot to figure out. This was the same situation with our Model S Plaid, which had many changes from the outgoing Model S: switch to Li-Ion for the accessory battery, accessory voltage raised from 12 to 15 volts, and no circuits that fully switched off to tap into for the detector power feed. (He had to build and program a module that would read a voltage drop as the signal to switch the detector off.)

We're doing both front and rear antennas/sensors for the radar and the lasers. He has already determined how to get access to some of the areas he'll need for wiring runs, and the Lucid Service Center has given a phone number he can use if he needs technical support during the installation.

The location for the control/display has been a real head scratcher. The incredibly sleek, beautifully-designed dashboard layout presents the biggest challenge of the many cars in which I've had detectors installed. The location we've chosen will make the display invisible to all but the driver (a downside in my view), but it will preserve the aesthetics of the dash area.

I'll post photos when I get the car back next week.

 

[Sandvinsd]

They are bringing the car to my home I’m Denver. Although there is a service center here now, it is not fully functional so they won’t let me do it there. But as PhotoEye pointed out: the good news is that I bounced the recall issue off my delivery advisor - within 10 minutes he confirmed they have inspected mine and it is not affected and the car is safe and ready to go. (Except for the foot of snow we’re supposed to be getting …)

So I guess it will be a while before you can drive it then with those summer tires.

 

[PhotoEye]

This will be the first Lucid the installer has tackled, so he's got a lot to figure out. This was the same situation with our Model S Plaid, which had many changes from the outgoing Model S: switch to Li-Ion for the accessory battery, accessory voltage raised from 12 to 15 volts, and no circuits that fully switched off to tap into for the detector power feed. (He had to build and program a module that would read a voltage drop as the signal to switch the detector off.)

We're doing both front and rear antennas/sensors for the radar and the lasers. He has already determined how to get access to some of the areas he'll need for wiring runs, and the Lucid Service Center has given a phone number he can use if he needs technical support during the installation.

The location for the control/display has been a real head scratcher. The incredibly sleek, beautifully-designed dashboard layout presents the biggest challenge of the many cars in which I've had detectors installed. The location we've chosen will make the display invisible to all but the driver (a downside in my view), but it will preserve the aesthetics of the dash area.

I'll post photos when I get the car back next week.

Fascinating. Why "The location we've chosen will make the display invisible to all but the driver (a downside in my view)"??

 

[hmp10]

Fascinating. Why "The location we've chosen will make the display invisible to all but the driver (a downside in my view)"??

Sometimes, with music and/or conversation in the car, a driver can miss the early sonic warnings as the car is entering a radar field. Having someone else able to see the display can increase the chances of catching the alert early. Also, I drive without my reading glasses, and discerning the tiny directional arrows on the display can be a little difficult sometimes. Another pair of eyes can help. (The Radenso also gives the direction from which the signal is coming by voice alert, but it only does so once and, back to the first point, it can be easy to miss.)

By the way, our installer just got back last night from the annual Mobile Installers convention in Las Vegas. He was sporting the first-prize trophy for Installer of the Year, based on detailed video submissions of the installation procedures and end result of his work. I've had radar installations done in many places over the years, including Los Angeles and Chicago. This small one-man shop in out-of-the-way Bonita Springs, FL is easily the most elaborate setup for this kind of work I've ever seen. People ship cars in to him from all over to get complicated installations done -- which is why you have to reserve a spot months in advance.

 

[PhotoEye]

Sometimes, with music and/or conversation in the car, a driver can miss the early sonic warnings as the car is entering a radar field. Having someone else able to see the display can increase the chances of catching the alert early. Also, I drive without my reading glasses, and discerning the tiny directional arrows on the display can be a little difficult sometimes. Another pair of eyes can help. (The Radenso also gives the direction from which the signal is coming by voice alert, but it only does so once and, back to the first point, it can be easy to miss.)

By the way, our installer just got back last night from the annual Mobile Installers convention in Las Vegas. He was sporting the first-prize trophy for Installer of the Year, based on detailed video submissions of the installation procedures and end result of his work. I've had radar installations done in many places over the years, including Los Angeles and Chicago. This small one-man shop in out-of-the-way Bonita Springs, FL is easily the most elaborate setup for this kind of work I've ever seen. People ship cars in to him from all over to get complicated installations done -- which is why you have to reserve a spot months in advance.

WOW, what a confidence builder (not that you needed it!). Makes me want to consider a drive vacation to Bonita Springs! A little scuba diving while the work is done. Yeah, that's the ticket!

 

[SaratogaLefty]

For myself I don't have a problem with placing my Valentine radar detector in the unblocked lower right windshield location if only I could figure out a way to hard wire it from that spot. I use the V1 Driver App on my iPhone so don't really need to be able to view the detector as the notifications of a "hit" including direction and radar frequency come through the car's stereo system. I can always use the coiled wire that comes with the detector and run it down to the center console but not convenient when I have a passenger. Any thoughts on hard wiring from the lower right windshield position???

 

[hydbob]

For myself I don't have a problem with placing my Valentine radar detector in the unblocked lower right windshield location if only I could figure out a way to hard wire it from that spot. I use the V1 Driver App on my iPhone so don't really need to be able to view the detector as the notifications of a "hit" including direction and radar frequency come through the car's stereo system. I can always use the coiled wire that comes with the detector and run it down to the center console but not convenient when I have a passenger. Any thoughts on hard wiring from the lower right windshield position???

Best bet is to run it along the floor back into the trunk. Down the passenger door, along the floor into the trunk through the seats. Shouldn't be too difficult from that spot.

 

[SaratogaLefty]

Best bet is to run it along the floor back into the trunk. Down the passenger door, along the floor into the trunk through the seats. Shouldn't be too difficult from that spot.

And then hook it into what location in the trunk?