2013 Tesla Model S Long-Term Road Test

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dunning15

Complicated? Seriously? The day I brought my car home I programmed our two security gates and our garage door opener. I never stood outside the car and I don't recall it taking more than 10 seconds to sync up and learn them. They have worked flawlessly since then. Maybe haters just want to hate.

juddholl10

Yeah I agree with dunning. This doesn't seem to be that big of a deal. I get that you're a "journalist" and have to strike an opinion on some polarized ground, but come on. This is a really juvenile gripe.

rock2155

Seriously ? On my delivery day I configured, alone, my two garage doors in maybe 1 minute...

jaguar36

+1 This is something you only ever do once, who cares if you look silly for a minute.

Not it would be really slick if it opened the garage door whenever you got in range without you having to push a button!

rock2155

... But the first image of the article is awesome !

Full size: http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/tesla/model-s/2013/lt/2013_tesla_model-s_r34_lt_21114_1600.jpg

fordson1

Yeah, this is kind of carping - justification for a RTFM moment. I think they should be addressing substantive issues with their posts on this car. And there is no lack of them.

handbrake

I guess the homelink button can be confusing to someone who has blown up two motors in under 20,000 miles.

misterfusion

I'm not a Tesla owner, but Homelink setup is really bad if you have an older garage door opener like me (or rather, my landlord). First you have to find a hidden switch on the opener hardware itself (which may require a ladder), then you have to follow 4-5 annoying steps to sync it with Homelink. And after all that, it still probably won't work...as in my case.

fordson1

@handbrake...I think you kinda lost us there...or is this tongue-in-cheek?

desmolicious

Where are all these negative ratings coming from for these posts?

I have noticed over the last few weeks that if someone dares to criticize a post they get -ve

This post does smack of "I'm wrong but..."

and because of that I'm sure I'll garner a few myself.

gslippy

Well, glad the Homelink thing is cleared up. Now maybe we can get some answers on what's up with this Tesla's drivetrain problems?! Or the Dart for that matter?

fordson1

Every time I read a comment about the thumbs up and thumbs down thingies, I remind myself that I should start looking at those - that there's some data there somehow...but next time I read comments I'm ignoring them again. I never do anything with them and I never notice what anybody else does with them, either.

hybris

Enough with garage doors I want to know what is going on with the motor.

quadricycle

@fordson1: You don't care about the thumbs up or down?! Strange... I, on the other hand, am a social media addicted pre-teen who anchors self-worth and emotional health to popularity. When I get more than five thumbs up, I feel a warm rush of blood, and i

fordson1

gslippy, hybris...the drivetrain was replaced on 2/13 - even with the delay in posting, I think if there were any answers, they would have posted by now. Tesla has politely but firmly raised the middle finger again on any further disclosure. This time, Edmunds staffers are starting to push back, though...look at some of their tweets...

zimtheinvader

gslippy, we do not speak of the Dart. The Dart is happily living out its days on a farm where it as plenty of room to run and play.

mikial_

Whether you own a Tesla or not, the Homelink programming procedures are the same and vary depending upon the type of opener you have.

The only difference is that with the Tesla, the vehicle steps you through the process and avoids you from having to dig through a manual.

As for any one who would be embarrassed with the programming process, it is very difficult for me to take that seriously as the set-up is a one time process. If someone really was, however, they could just program the vehicle in their driveway and forgo the GPS functionality of the system (and manually hit the button like on every other vehicle).

What a weird article...

bghiggins

"Alternatively, you can bypass the GPS portion and press "Controls," then Settings, then the Homelink tab, then the programmed button."

... or you could just press the home icon at the top of the screen. It really is that simple.

princetontesla

I took delivery this Saturday. The last time I had to program a new car (BMW M3), I had to call a garage door repairman to come to my home and do it for me. This Saturday, I clicked the manual opener, clicked two screen prompts, and it was finished. Repeated for a second door. Total elapsed time was 45 seconds. If someone saw me outside the car, they weren't looking at me - they were looking at the new beauty in my driveway! Now, when I arrive home, the Homelink dropdown opens on the screen since it knows my location, and I click on one of the two entries (which I was able to name) that have been programmed. Honestly, this couldn't be easier.

princetontesla

I took delivery this Saturday. The last time I had to program a new car (BMW M3), I had to call a garage door repairman to come to my home and do it for me. This Saturday, I clicked the manual opener, clicked two screen prompts, and it was finished. Repeated for a second door. Total elapsed time was 45 seconds. If someone saw me outside the car, they weren't looking at me - they were looking at the new beauty in my driveway! Now, when I arrive home, the Homelink dropdown opens on the screen since it knows my location, and I click on one of the two entries (which I was able to name) that have been programmed. Honestly, this couldn't be easier.