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Tesla Gen 3 Wall Connector: My wall connector charger gen 3 error red light

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:45:31 -0700

My charger shows one red light while the green lights are still flowing downward as if it’s charging normally, and the charging current has dropped to 6A. What is the cause? Does it need any repair or component replacement?

⟐ Answered March 16, 2026 at 16:45 MST

Tesla Gen 3 Wall Connector: The wall connector charger stop charge

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:06:02 -0700

After I plug the charger into my Tesla, it starts charging normally and I can hear the relay clicking inside the charger. However, after about 10 to 30 seconds, the car reports that charging has stopped, and one red light appears on the charger.

What could be wrong with the charger, and which component might need to be repaired or replaced?

Tesla Model Y: How can I clean the front camera?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:19:05 -0700

The camera is showing the windshield needs cleaning between the windshield and the camera. It looks like it's foggy!

⟐ Answered January 14, 2026 at 12:19 MST

Tesla Model Y: At low speeds, the rear wheels make a clicking sound.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:51:39 -0700

At low speeds, the rear wheels make a clicking sound.

Tesla Model Y: The driver's seat cannot be adjusted forward or backward.

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:53:21 -0700

The driver's seat cannot be adjusted forward or backward. The motor is powered on, but it doesn't move.

Tesla Model 3: Tail lights swap US-EU

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:32:07 -0700

Hi guys!

I own an US - Tesla Model 3 and a friend of mine owns a EU - Tesla Model 3.

Now, we want to swap the tail lights with each other. I would like the orange blinkers and he want the red ones.

His car is from 2023 and mine is from 2021.

Now my question, can we just swap them? Or do we need adapters to get it working? Is it possible at all??

I know Tesla need to recode it which will cost $300. It’s fine as long it will fit and work.

Thanks in advance!!

Tesla Model Y: It just opened the screen board and doesnt start

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 07:47:04 -0700

After a damage behind the car, the car wont start anymore just the screen panel goes on but it doesnt start anyone has any ideas

Tesla Model X: Why are my charging outlets not working?

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:39:20 -0700

The front seat charging ports won't let any of my devices charge.

⟐ Answered February 26, 2024 at 23:39 MST

Tesla Model X: Why is my car rubbing when I turn

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:09:52 -0700

My car make a rubbing sound when I turn left and right

⟐ Commented November 29, 2023 at 6:09 MST

Tesla Model X: Removal of driver seat

Sat, 27 May 2023 09:17:28 -0700

Attempting to unbolt driver seat on my 2018 model x Tesla and having issues getting the bolt to unscrew. Any thoughts

Tesla: Why Tesla Gen3 Charger charges at 10A/13A when it's rated 20A*3

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:56:01 -0700

Until today, I charged my Tesla 3 RWD with the regular outlet charging cable at 10A. Today, an electrician installed the Tesla Gen3 Home Charger. We followed the instructions to get it registered with 20A on 3-phases. Still, when connecting the charger, the car was only charging at 10A/13A on a single phase (that's what I was using with the regular outlet charger). Nothing we do (reboot, taking the charger of electricity and back on) get to to start loading at 20A on 3-phases.

How can I tell Tesla to forget about the old charger and use the new one I am connecting it to?

⟐ Commented January 13, 2023 at 11:56 MST

Tesla 2013 Model S: MCU repair for Tesla Model S

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 11:34:20 -0700

Hi there,

I think the MCU of my Tesla model S is broken.

Do you repair that?

How much will it cost approximately?

Thank you very much.

Looking for your reply.

⟐ Answered January 13, 2023 at 11:34 MST

Tesla Model 3: Steering rack play. Replace whole or part of?

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:16:10 -0700

Hi all,

We have some play in our out of warranty model 3. According to Tesla, the whole 2000$+ rack has to be replaced.

But according to a Tesla recognized body shop, the issue is with a small plastic part that can get damaged when a wheel takes a hit. They however only replace the whole rack too, as they only use the original parts tesla provides them with.

To me it sounds insane that a “small plastic clip”, as so according to the body shop, warrants a repair of over 2000$.

Best regards,

⟐ Answered September 06, 2022 at 4:16 MST

Tesla 2013 Model S: How do you change the transmission fluid in the Model S?

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:18:42 -0700

Has anyone looked into how to change the single gear transmission fluid in the Model S?

⟐ Answer accepted September 13, 2019 at 7:18 MST