taping it or doing a 3D printer to cover it won't do anything. If anything it makes problem even worse. That's because that water needs somewhere to go. If it doesn't go into filter itself it will just sit at the bottom still making odor.

Mine just started shutting off after a few minutes 😕

Hi, can you make a video on what to disassemble and lube after you get your car? (so it's easy to work on it later in the future)

I bought one of these, like, a year ago at a secondhand store and was sad to find it did not work when i brought it home. I thought maybe something had gotten stuck, and had scoured the ergotron site and different repair forums for weeks to see if anyone else had a way to fix it. Since then, it's been sitting in my office here, reduced to holding up pictures until i could figure it out with my minimal technical knowledge. On a whim today, I looked up "ergotron repair" on ebay to see if I had missed something and there it was: this kit with this video. While this is still a bit intimidating of a task for me, you have made it go from "impossible" status to "a challenging puzzle to undertake on a day where ambition and competance matches time and energy". Thank you, sir. You are a gentleman and a scholar.

Going to give this a try, thanks!

Love all these videos they are great and extremely informative.

Will any polyurethane sealant work? No one sells locktite in my area.

I live in Southern California and we don’t get much rain some years so I haven’t really had this issue. I did end up changing my filter a few months ago a i myself didn’t use that spray either. You obviously have found the issue. All that moisture and debris is what is causing the smell.

Fantastic. Thanks for your hard work. 🔥

Any good soul in the US could ship that PVC cover (Mattress Cooler USA) to me in Brazil? They don’t sheep internationally… so I could pay the person via PayPal or any other international mechanism. Thanks

Is there any cheaper Chinese alternative? Maybe from Xiaomi

I think these devices are great to improve sleeping …. But they are way too expensive

Thanks for this, the internals on mine were a little different, but I was able to get it apart and replace the bearings and it is now quiet again. Mine had lasted about 5 years as well. I also made sure to take some pictures of the wiring before I removed the fan from the pipe. Very glad to save the money and keep the unit out of the landfill!

Unrelated to the main point of this video, but thank you for giving me the idea of designing and printing a replacement panel for that area under the screen. I've been wanting to mount a bass knob for my aftermarket stereo but didn't want to permanently modify the original panel And I also thank you for that cabin temperature consistency test. I find myself constantly having to turn the temperature up or down by a degree or two to stay comfortable, which I never had to do in my last car, and was wondering if the problem might be insufficient airflow to the cabin temp sensor. Glad to at least be able to rule that out now

I had one of those for a while but fortunately never ran into that problem. Then I got a full motorized sit/stand desk so I tried to sell the Ergotron. Man, no one wanted that thing. I had it on Craigslist and FB Marketplace for like two years with no bites. Finally got tired of storing such an odd-shaped item and just took it to the dump lol

Omg this is godsend, thank you for making this video!!!

Nitrile Gloves

Can this be done by sexy buttons? Just like it keeps autopilot when changing lines?

@adamport - Thanks for the video, parts and support. All fixed thanks to you!

How long in the oven?

This resolved my issue with those jagged lines. THANK YOU!

Not a Tesla fan but I do like their brake design. Simple. Nice job on front brakes

That metal and black butyl rubber tape you peal off looks like Dynamat or similar product...sound deadening material. It reduced rattles and gives you better bass performance.

My 1 year old X just had a major water/wiring issue, all the speakers started crackling at max volume at all/random times, even sitting in the garage. They added some sealant and cleaned connectors to fix it.

Awesome job thank you

Did you put a grill protector on to keep your Airconditioning condenser clean?

Awesome job

Love fluid film.just not eirasol in the can. Beat rust proofing by far is XCP in the orange can

It seems the only thing left might be condensation ebb and flow within the drainage cavity could possibly result in some biofilm build up if there was an appreciably heavy flow that somehow didn't drain due to a potential random act of the surface tension of the water not overcoming gravity, and if the car then sate for any extended period (say a long weekend or vacation, etc), could have set in motion a "seed" source for bacteria to flourish even just sitting overnight, whenever a similar situation ever occurs where moisture is pooled at all in that cavity ? I've cleaned refrigerator defrost run off catch pans that looked like biohazard petri dishes before, so I don't think it's impossible. I've put 55k on my '18 P3 and never once had the musty smell... until just yesterday, but I have always typically ran my system on manual for the last few minutes before arriving at my destination, to help dry it out. But I distinctly remember NOT doing that about a week ago on a late night return home, and then the car sat for nearly a week, until yesterday, when I immediately noticed the foul odor, and now it won't fully go away even after blasting it for a few hours last night to dry it. For better or worse, I will inspect the filters when I replace them tmro (when filters arrive :) ) and if the filters don't show any appreciable telltale of smell, it might support my theory, so I may try "flushing" that catch area by delivering water through the filter change opening and ensuring it freelows to the external drain. I will spray one of the many available newer enzymatic HVAC "coil and drain pan cleaners" through the condenser in an attempt to neutralize any organic matter that may have accumulated within the drain cavity. If that doesn't resolve, I may next attempt the same treatment with a classic ammonium chloride based HVAC coil/pan cleaner, followed by a similarly "classic" trihydroxylsilyl biological surface growth retardant. Not trying to promote any brand, but I have used PermaSAFE with good results. I've not tried any enzymatic HVAC products but was recently turned onto enzymatic septic treatments with amazing results, so figured I'd start with this "new tech" first to see if it works out. The HVAC industry has been wrestling with these types of issues for eons so I guess we just have to jump on board until Tesla watches your video and "fixes" it once and for all :shrug: But seriously, thank you for being a like-minded inquisitive person who embraces the scientific method <3

You're doing God's work here !

I’ve had really bad luck getting it to bond to the seal. The shape comes out perfect everytime but none of it sticks to the seal. I’ve cleaned the surface extremely well so I don’t think it’s oil or anything does anybody have any recommendations?

Adam - a great upgrade you should try. People have been retrofitting the Highland Model 3's suspension components into the pre-refresh one. Specifically, the struts. It is $500 for the parts compared to $1000+ for aftermarket coilovers and if you were to make a video it would be awesome.

You should make a patreon. I'd love to support your channel. This stuff is awesome.

Wish i could just turn the volume down. I like the audio feedback, itsjust obnoxiously loud

Excellent work man. My Model 3 started smelling after a year. Replaced the filters but smell is still there. It should take a few days at least… You’re right. There’s probably something else. I live in San Diego, CA. Pretty dry here. Thanks for the good work!

Great video. I’m about to assemble the prints. I’ve taken the logos off and removed the adhesive. Just waiting on the base to print. Thank you so much for making the prints available and the tutorial!

Hi. I have 2 2021 model 3. One built in China and one built in USA. They both have water under the floor carpets, the sponges under the carpets are saturated back and front. I’ve stripped the carpets and tried to find the leak point but can’t see anything. I’ve soaked the cars. Do you know where the drain point is for the HVAC (heat pump models). Thanks.

Hallelujah.

I have had the BedJet for about 3 years now and I LOVE IT!!!! If it broke today i would buy a new one tomorrow. Not kidding. I also have the special sheet that they sell, it’s ok but i would not buy this again. I live near San Francisco Airport the first 15 min I set the BedJet for 95 degrees just to warm up the cold feet, then for 7 hours and 45 minutes I set it for 86 degrees.

Excellent video. I have this problem and have been searching for a solution. Thanks!

Jesus. I'll just choose the foam filter rather than 3D print my clip. Hours worth of work, even days-- just to determine the origin of a bad smell. I'm pissed off FOR you!

Just discovered your channel with this video. Great job, sir! I’ve been tinkering on cars almost 50 yrs (yikes). Personally I didn’t find the video too long, I felt you gave each item the requisite detail and time (appreciated!). Take the time to do it right, it will answer questions that will be unanswered otherwise, and show techniques that will help the masses. Kudos. (PS I will note that while cleaner, ceramic pads do not stop as well as semi-metallic ones. Hopefully one never needs to exercise that advantage, but worth knowing).

I have the same model, but I don't have a 3d printer, any advice for replacing that cap to keep the moisture out?

Had anyone tagged @tesla yet?

A true MacGyver. Thanks my wife’s bra strap tore it. But we won’t pass blame 😂

really enjoyed your data collection, comparison, and transparency

😂😂😂😂 it is like buying a car from Ikea. What a joke of a car.

Watched from the UK very good vid

Thank you my microwawe Works fine now

Can Silicon Sealant be used ?