Rust, Body, Paint & GlassQuestionCommunity Starter There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without creating a hard coating that traps moisture?
RoadTraveler327Community StarterSep 4, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorOrange County0 replies0 helpful Maintenance & Service IntervalsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter The car gets lots of cold starts, idling and short trips with few long highway runs. The factory interval feels long for that use. How would you set an interval around duty cycle rather than just the…
BatteryDIYerCommunity StarterSep 2, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorCentral Jersey23 replies0 helpful HV Battery Health & RangeOwner reportCommunity Starter Dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What data do you trust—usable kWh, charging energy, service-mode values, repeated range tests…
ShiftCollector47Community StarterSep 2, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorCentral Florida6 replies0 helpful EV OwnershipDeal checkCommunity Starter Got a 12V-related service warning and the truck otherwise wakes and drives normally. For people who've dealt with low-voltage issues, did you risk driving to service or treat it like a potential bric…
MileageShopper86Community StarterAug 30, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorLas Vegas6 replies0 helpful EngineQuestionCommunity Starter A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. Plugs are not very old. Would you swap coils, inspect plugs, look at injector data, or wait…
BoxerShopper534Community StarterAug 29, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorPhiladelphia6 replies0 helpful 2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 118,000 miles. Coating looks glossy and beads well, but I still picked up light marring over time. I think my wash/dry process is the problem. What part of the routi…
TurboPilot18Community StarterAug 29, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorLas Vegas4 replies0 helpful EV OwnershipBuild journalCommunity Starter A software update finished overnight and this morning I got a low-voltage battery warning. Main battery is charged. Before scheduling service, is there anything safe to check in the app/service menu?
BatteryDadCommunity StarterApr 1, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorTexas0 replies0 helpful EV OwnershipBuild journalCommunity Starter Got a 12V-related service warning and the truck otherwise wakes and drives normally. For people who've dealt with low-voltage issues, did you risk driving to service or treat it like a potential bric…
NorthNomad2Community StarterAug 25, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorFlorida4 replies0 helpful HV Battery Health & RangeBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 151,000 miles. Dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What data do you trust—usable kWh, charging…
TrailHunter77Community StarterAug 13, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorNYC / Long Island14 replies0 helpful 2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 46,500 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize bef…
ColdStartLearner641Community StarterAug 13, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorNew York4 replies0 helpful EV OwnershipDiscussionCommunity Starter Got a 12V-related service warning and the truck otherwise wakes and drives normally. For people who've dealt with low-voltage issues, did you risk driving to service or treat it like a potential bric…
SmoothTechCommunity StarterFeb 21, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorBoston / New England0 replies0 helpful EV OwnershipBuying adviceCommunity Starter A software update finished overnight and this morning I got a low-voltage battery warning. Main battery is charged. Before scheduling service, is there anything safe to check in the app/service menu?
TrailTech93Community StarterAug 9, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorBay Area3 replies0 helpful I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best way to build a useful paper trail? If I…
RustBeltDIYer959Community StarterAug 8, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorNationwide12 replies0 helpful EV OwnershipQuestionCommunity Starter Got a 12V-related service warning and the truck otherwise wakes and drives normally. For people who've dealt with low-voltage issues, did you risk driving to service or treat it like a potential bric…
TowCommuter12Community StarterAug 6, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorNew Jersey44 replies0 helpful HV Battery Health & RangeQuestionCommunity Starter Dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What data do you trust—usable kWh, charging energy, service-mode values, repeated range tests…
QuietSeller41Community StarterAug 7, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorSan Diego0 replies0 helpful A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person. What is the best remote-buy checklist before sending money? Mileage is about 67,00…
TrailGeek73Community StarterAug 5, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorCalifornia3 replies0 helpful A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling, repairability and what features are locke…
PixelRoadieCommunity StarterJul 31, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorNew York1 reply0 helpful Maintenance & Service IntervalsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 22,500 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace base…
GarageDetailer721Community StarterJul 24, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorWestchester1 reply0 helpful Alternator & ChargingQuestionCommunity Starter 2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 96,000 miles. On road trips the car used to hold a higher charge rate longer. Now it starts tapering sooner even when the pack is warm. Could this be charger-side va…
RoadEnthusiastCommunity StarterJul 22, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorPhiladelphia3 replies0 helpful EngineDIYCommunity Starter A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converter, what sensor/data checks are worth doing? I…
WeekendEnthusiast189Community StarterJul 21, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorCleveland6 replies0 helpful