PIN Code Function

[CharlieAlphaMike]

I'm curious to hear if anyone uses the PIN Code function on their Tesla? I do and whilst it's a little inconvenient when driving in and out of my garage (I know I know, I could invest in an electrically operated garage door but I really can't be bothered), I like the extra anti-theft protection it provides. Yes, of course, I'm sure it can be over-ridden and a determined thief could always pick the car up on a low loader or trailer it away but...how far do you go when trying to stop a thief? Is it perhaps just a 'peace of mind' thing?

Cold hands in winter make it difficult to sometimes input the code (I have a screen saver too which probably doesn't help) but apart from that, I think overall, it's a nice feature. Oh, and to avoid a fingerprint pattern imprint being left on the screen, the code 'keyboard' randomly moves around the screen every time you use it.

Thoughts from others?

[CharlieAlphaMike]

AVB said:

It’s a ‘no brainer’ to use it in my opinion. Teslas were getting nicked left right and centre before they introduced it. Hear of very few now.

Interesting. I didn't realise it was a new feature. It obviously works though if less Tesla's are being stolen now.

When did they introduce it? Which model year? I have a Model 3 but is this feature available on all Tesla's?

[CharlieAlphaMike]

RobbyJ said:

Yes it's on the S & X too. I don't use it though, I just keep my keys in a faraday box.

Keys?

[CharlieAlphaMike]

RobbyJ said:

I know right, old school. Well there's no actual key, it's a fob. You can use your phone too but the key is much easier and quicker, at least the way is works on the S/X.

Yes, of course, the fob. I have never considered using one. Before I bought the car, I was adamant I would only use the card but I soon realised that the phone App is the easiest thing in the world to use.

Interesting to hear what you say about how easy the fob is though. One of my friends has a Model S and he uses the fob. They just look a little 'bulky' to me.