This is why I'm using a local authorized installer here in St Louis. Tesla is not known for customer service. We are adding 2 maybe 3 PW2s to my Enphase PV system with IQ8A micro inverters which is why I'm not going with PW3s.
I started taking it apart. From the previous repair done in Rochester I found that the two drain hoses were not connected. The clip on the big hose side was broken. Also missing little push pins on the side pieces. Makes you wonder. Also I'm just wondering what water would go into that tray where the drain hoses are? In any case it looks like I can't change the 12v unless the frunk comes out. It's a Hankook 30Ah.
One other thing to consider would be if you had cabin over heat protection off. How much more energy would the car use to cool it down when it’s like 146 Fahrenheit inside vs the 90F
On my 2017 Honda CR-V, there is a mechanism that pulls up the rear seats before the lumbar collapses. It creates a flush space and is very convenient for interior cleaning.
While there are some Tesla owners who universally look down on anyone who owns something other than a Tesla (there’s a percentage of iPhone users who have this same mentality), it’s just a car to the majority of owners. Granted, it hasn’t helped that some of the other manufacturers have dumped a few deeply flawed EVs on the market over the past decade or so. That, however, is changing pretty rapidly.
Great video just got done using this trick to have a great camping experience. 👋🏻👋🏻 For all who are having issues lining the belts back up run your seatbelts through the holes while the bench is sitting in place wire up the connectors and use the seat belts to guide the latches back through the seat. Hope that helps!
My 2013 Model S does not have that release lever. I found out the hard way yesterday at a supercharger near my home. The charge cable would not come out after I tried unlatching once the charging was completed. After trying to unlatch it from behind, not finding the release lever, on the phone with Tesla roadside support for over 45 minutes, two reboots, which also could not fix the problem, I was ready to give up. Then I tried pushing the supercharger charging cab,e down a bit in the charge port, and it suddenly unlatched! I will get my charge port replaced. I think they changed the design on the newer ones.
It has been a while since I’ve taken one of these frunks apart, but I think you can replace the 12V battery without completely removing the tub. You can clearly see the battery and its hold-down bracket as soon as I remove the cabin air duct.
Using what you have is the first consideration, if you have a one low profile jack and puck you can cut up 2'' by 10'' boards-16 inches long and stack under tires on each side to get the front end up to crawl under it. Be sure to use wheel chocks on the rear tires. Do not do this in tow mode. Works great for installing Model 3 front skid plate.
Pro tip for burgeoning mechanics, just get a quickjack. Those are wall hangable and take up a very small footprint. They do cost more but are SO MUCH more versatile and easy to use. They're also more foolproof and thus safer to use. I don't like how RennStands don't have opposing pairs of legs connected. That makes each welded top corner a single point of failure. To me, spending >$600 on a set of jack stands is insane. For about double the price, you have a portable lift at home with the quickjack. Infinitely more useful, IMO.
what can I do to extend the life of the 12volt battery on our X ? 2020 X 28000 miles parked in garage not driven much but tomorrow will be the third battery, original lasted 2 years last two only last approx 365 days. can I shut something off when its parked?
If you drive every day and exercise the 12 volt battery you can easily get 5 years out of it. If you leave it for a week or more you can run into problems. So if possible let someone drive it while you are away.
You know my problema with this tesla. My wife will know where ever I go... may be people who always open with there wife is ok. But she will know where ever you go with tesla app
I feel your pain!!! I've been embarrassed so many times with the car door not opening with my cell phone until i fumbled around with it for a few seconds or even minute! If I had my hands full with groceries or something else, then, forget it! I finally gave in and bought the keyfob from eBay (still, original Tesla part but used and in great condition) and it works 100% of the time, I just carry it in my pocket. There are also times when I just don't want to lug my cell phone with me in my pocket so I leave it in the car (bluetooth off, of course) and just carry the keyfob with me. So convenient!
My S 90D 12/2016 manual release looks different but I managed to release. The problem is that after you release manually, the charge port is disabled from charging and the red light is on. I rebooted the Tesla 3x but no luck. I am stuck away from home and I don't have enough charge to get home.
I have the same issue. The Phone Key doesn't work very well with my Samsung Flip 4 and still asks me to put the key on the Center Console most of the time. This is very inconvenient and makes the Phone key mostly useless to me. I am hoping this Now $175 Dollar Key Fob is worth it and I don't have to hold it up to the Pillar.
