Consistent FSD disengagement due to sun glare

[Lowcoe]

FSD fails every day on my way to work due to sun glare. Wonder what the fix will be as Robotaxis can’t just give up…

 

[SCTesla]

Mine does it, too. My 22MSLR handles the sun better with HW3, odd. Maybe it's just in the CT for additional safety?

 

[mongo]

FSD fails every day on my way to work due to sun glare. Wonder what the fix will be as Robotaxis can’t just give up…

Have you had the interior surface of the windshield cleaned inside the camera shroud? That fogs up with material outgassing.
You can look from outside or use the camera preview to see if it's an issue.

 

[SCTesla]

Have you had the interior surface of the windshield cleaned inside the camera shroud? That fogs up with material outgassing.
You can look from outside or use the camera preview to see if it's an issue.

The truck doesn't say that it believes it's dirty, which it did momentarily for my MS. Just direct sunlight disables it.

 

[mongo]

The truck doesn't say that it believes it's dirty, which it did momentarily for my MS. Just direct sunlight disables it.

Mine would just go red hands, that was an earlier software version though.
After cleaning, no issues. Even when I can't see.

 

[Macgreiner]

Its a problem on all Teslas

 

[kpanda17]

There is a formal service for camera cleaning by Tesla
Put in a request, it should be covered

 

[Stuck4ger]

Stock windshield? Tinted? (Even if they don’t tint in front of the cameras, water intrusion from the tinting process is a known issue).

 

[Eddyrelik]

Yeah thats why I don't understand how CyberCab will be 100% FSD. Because there are scenarios like this that the cameras are blinded.

 

[Lowcoe]

Have you had the interior surface of the windshield cleaned inside the camera shroud? That fogs up with material outgassing.
You can look from outside or use the camera preview to see if it's an issue.

I’ve not checked for outgassing that could be the answer! I know it was a big issue for me the first few months… There is no tinting on the front windshield…

 

[mongo]

I’ve not checked for outgassing that could be the answer! I know it was a big issue for me the first few months… There is no tinting on the front windshield…

Yep, us too.
All the haze you cleaned from the glass you can see is also on the glass you can't see/ easily get to. Service center did it while we were in for recalls. Or you can DIY, just be careful of the clips.

https://service.tesla.com/docs/Cybe...UID-6229D89E-739C-4ABF-BF8B-58E8FD447952.html

 

[Outdoors]

Winter is harder for me. Sun just hits right as it is different that time of year. Longer as blinding. Over the years this is often the time I see these comments.

Dakotas can be tough in the morning etc...

 

[mongo]

Winter is harder for me. Sun just hits right as it is different that time of year. Longer as blinding. Over the years this is often the time I see these comments.

Dakotas can be tough in the morning etc...

US-12 at 4pm...
Total alignment

 

[SteelMyHeart]

I don't think it is just outgassing as that should cause fsd issues even without direct sunlight. Mine consistently disengages as well when glare is directly at cameras.

This is 100% a rate limiting step tesla must overcome for cybercab to work. Maybe the cost savings of no pedals or steering wheel could be used in part for a UV filter for the lens?

 

[mongo]

I don't think it is just outgassing as that should cause fsd issues even without direct sunlight. Mine consistently disengages as well when glare is directly at cameras.

This is 100% a rate limiting step tesla must overcome for cybercab to work. Maybe the cost savings of no pedals or steering wheel could be used in part for a UV filter for the lens?

My experience:
Hazed windshield: FSD disengaged when pointed into the sun
Clean windshield: no issues
Same software version

It can work with fogging without direct sun. Use camera preview to see the effect the haze and sun on the sensor cause.