Thanks for the vid, very helpful! Just did this on my 22' Model 3 and it's a easier now. Guess Tesla learned and updated the style a bit. Changes: 1. Yes it's still a T20 bolt but it's actually mounted on the bottom of the pannel, instead of the top. Much easier to access now. 2. They relocated the orange high voltage wires so they aren't mounted to the cabin air filter cover anymore. Actually not even visible anymore when you take the cover off!
No need to remove the high-voltage cable from that holder to reach air filter cover. Tesla instruction does not mention it either. Please don't. It's unnecessary risk.
Yeah, this dude has no idea what he's doing. I have an older 2018 M3 like him and I didn't need to cut the zip tie holding the orange cable in place at all.
Just did this for the first time. I have no idea how you’re suppose to look in there as you spray it. Makes it difficult to see if you covered the entire coil. Edit: Thanks for the video by the way!
@Gary Cars I think technically you can do it without cutting the zip ties but that door will be in your way the entire time. We wanted to get a good view for the video. Just cutting the zip tie is fine just don’t cut the wire. Leave it on if you are worried about cutting it.
Holy over-engineering Batman. I’ve done this job on at last a dozen different cars and have to say thx Model3 is by far the biggest hassle. Maybe there was a reason to cram it in the console like that (rodent prevention?) but I can’t figure it out. Why not a hex head bolt instead of T20 so the bit won’t slip in that crammed space- it’s little things like that which make working on some cars a breeze and others a nightmare. Ok I’m done 😂
My drain was clogged. Drilled new hole about 3 mm wider. Haven't had the smell in years. This was on a 2019 Model 3 and I believe it was fixed on 2020 models and up.
@Scott Baxter Strange, the software fix of keeping the fans running after shutdown isn't working for you. Maybe you have debris that came in through the duct work and is sitting in evap tray. Try to borescope..
@@nick0780 fwiw, it went to tesla service center last year for the same issue, and they simply swapped out (1 month recently replaced) filters with new ones, and then attempted to charge for parts. they mentioned nothing of debris in the tray, but looking at other videos online, seems it's quite common for the drip to puddle up before it makes its way to the ground. hoping to find some rhyme or reason with an endoscope, during the next filter swap.
Interesting. I have a December 2022 delivered car (2023 model year). Bought it new. Got smell at 6 months into ownership, and starting again now at about 10 months into ownership. It does have 25K miles on it, and with constant HVAC use. I suppose that is nearly two years worth of average driving in less than one year. Still annoying though. Going to swap out the filters again, this time with carbon/charcoal ones, clean the coils, and see if it drains well onto the garage floor, then go from there.
Sorry Elon, but this is a horrible design. On a maintenance free car this should have been designed better. My BMWs are a breeze and no tools are needed. Why did these rocket scientists make this so user UNFRIENDLY?
This is a defect with Tesla and they no longer clean the coils. Everyone gets this issue. They only change filters. Seriously thinking about getting a different EV after needing this every 4 months.
Hasn't been an issue for me and I've owned my M3P since 2019. I get my filters changed every year, but to your point, it's pretty lame they dont clean the coils anymore. I'm getting my filters changed tomorrow and going to hand the tech a can of kool-it and just be straight with him and ask him to clean the coil.
Kool-it is way over priced and the can is way too small. Suggest people go to local hardware store and buy a similar product there (same one they use for home AC). It’s about 1/3 the price.
@@SuburbanRanch Pros use ozone generators to rid homes of heavy smoke and other contaminants. It does more than just mask the smell, but literally oxidizes stuff because that third oxygen atom in the molecule is desperate to break free. It even kills plants if you accidentally leave them in the same room. I used a powerful one to successfully neutralize my old Celica too when nothing else would get rid of the damp smell.
