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    Latest firmware? Tesla-1.3.101, Nav-VB503200, GPS-6/1/13

    Go to page 4 of this post and you will see the TSB. Manny
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    Leviton 40 amp vs Siemen 30 amp

    I recommend you buy the Leviton 40 amp unit. The reason I say this is it looks good on the wall and has a connector to holster the J1772 when not in use. They are really good about customer service as well. It also appears to be very well made. Having said this I also have Tony's JLESA which...
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    What do you pay for insurance? We pay $2683 per year!

    I agree that where you live has an impact on your rates, as well as your age and driving record. Having said that, also consider the miles you plan to drive. We are with Auto Club and they base their rates on the number of miles driven on each car. That makes a difference as well as the...
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    2012 Rav4 EV manuals

    There is a 2014 Rav4EV edition of the Navigation/Audio System with Entune Quick Reference Guide. I looked at it and there is an addition to the 2012 Table of Contents. The additional information is labeled: EV FEATURES 21-22...
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    Time to complain! My list of Rav4 EV shortcomings.

    On my window sticker it says Leather-Trimmed Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel W/ Controls. I say it is real Leather. I also might add that I like the three spoke steering wheel design. It could use some additional material at the 9-10 and 2-3 position, otherwise nice wheel. Manny
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    History of Development of Rav4EV

    I had mistakenly thought that Tesla finished the manufacturing process for the Rav4EV. That probably was not a very logical thought given that the car is unibody construction. Now that I understand my error I looked for more information about the manufacturing process. Here is what I found...
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    Problems with Delivery from Canada

    Diane, thanks for the update on the manufacturing process. I assumed that Tesla did the work at their facility. So this is news for me. So then Toyota controls the whole process of manufacturing the car. As for cars being delayed I did not even know about a weather issue until you mentioned...
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    Problems with Delivery from Canada

    It depends on whether you purchased from the dealer's incoming cars, or you just placed an order for a car. The dealer should be able to tell you when your car is scheduled in. The body is made in Canada, then it is shipped to Freemont, CA where Tesla puts the drivetrain together and then it...
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    Shark Fin antenna

    I was thinking of this mod as I did it on our 2006 Prius. However that car does not have a telemetric system. Is the antenna that is being replaced with the shark fin perform updates via cellular methodology? If so will the shark fin which only addresses am/fm still work properly? Manny
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    Portable 40A EVSE for $361 versus Leviton for $1500

    Great video on the Juice Box Premium. Had I not gotten such a good deal on the Leviton 40 amp, then the Juice Box Premium would have been my choice. It has a lot of features that I think make sense. I like the idea of being able to access the unit via the internet. Excellent product. Manny
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    Portable 40A EVSE for $361 versus Leviton for $1500

    When the software engineer tuned the signal he unplugged the unit and hooked up a rheostat that he had brought. He first set it to approximately 110 volts. He then powered the unit via this transformer. Once the signals were spread apart by adjusting the pot, he then raised the transformer...
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    Latest firmware? Tesla-1.3.101, Nav-VB503200, GPS-6/1/13

    Very typical of a TSB. It is not a recall nor is it mandatory or necessarily required. If you do not have a complaint then they would not pursue it. I certainly like to update things all the time but realize sometimes an update is not necessary. Was your car charging correctly? Were there...
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    Latest firmware? Tesla-1.3.101, Nav-VB503200, GPS-6/1/13

    Were you having any problems with your car prior to the software update.
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    EVSE question - weatherproof?

    As I stated this is from Leviton's install sheet for the unit. It says "For outdoor installations, hard-wire connection is required. The EVSE has a watertight (NEMA 4) enclosure which houses critical electronics. Use of UL-listed watertight conduit compression fitting is required to maintain...
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    EVSE question - weatherproof?

    I have the Leviton EVB40 amp unit. The guts are within a powder coated? steel container that has a fairly robust rubber seal. The lid fits rather tight against this seal. I suspect that it will take a lot of moisture. Not sure how you would install. However you could have an overhang to...
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    SoCal EV Meet Up Saturday, June 27, 8am - 11am, Santa Ana

    Hi, which Home Town Buffet? Cerritos or Santa Ana? Thanks, Manny
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    Latest firmware? Tesla-1.3.101, Nav-VB503200, GPS-6/1/13

    OK, my car was delivered on Jan 24th 2014 so I bet I had that upgrade. Thanks for the clarification. Manny
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    Latest firmware? Tesla-1.3.101, Nav-VB503200, GPS-6/1/13

    Sorry, I should have elaborated. Opening a ticket means you are documenting a problem that is then communicated to Toyota. The service tech at Tustin Toyota was following his procedure and was required to contact Toyota. They then asked him for the specific issues relating to charging...
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    Latest firmware? Tesla-1.3.101, Nav-VB503200, GPS-6/1/13

    I brought my Rav4EV in for the firmware upgrade. After about 20 minutes the Service Writer came over and asked me what kind of problems I was having with the charging. I had to admit none. Everything works as it should. The car always charges between the hours of 12 midnight and 6 am without...
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    Latest firmware? Tesla-1.3.101, Nav-VB503200, GPS-6/1/13

    I went by my Tustin Toyota dealer and asked them to schedule the firmware upgrade. So tomorrow at 9 am I am scheduled to come in. Thanks for the information. Manny
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