Thanks. A23 battery getting ordered. And jumper cables going in frunk. This EV thing requires a lot of learning.
Do you know where I can find the dipstick? I haven’t been able to check the oil yet. (Just kidding.)
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Thanks. A23 battery getting ordered. And jumper cables going in frunk. This EV thing requires a lot of learning.
Do you know where I can find the dipstick? I haven’t been able to check the oil yet. (Just kidding.)
I ordered a package of 4 or 5 A23 batteries from Amazon and gave one to each of my friends with a Tesla. Every Tesla owner should have an A23 battery and know how to use it.
That means the frunk of a Tesla isn't all that secure. But then again there will be a video of anyone who messes with it.
In my follow up reading, the issue is a bit more convoluted with the Ford. Same wires behind the tow hook hole, but they won’t open the frunk unless the LVB is completely dead. But it can be too low To open the hood without being low enough for jumping the wires to work. Still worth planning for. At least those hidden batteries won’t open the hood if the car’s battery is charged.
I haven't attempted it, but from my understanding from other reading is that the wires won't energize with a battery unless the low voltage battery is actually dead. That's why it takes a minimum of a 9 volt battery to work. It has to put out more than 9 volts for override the power of the on board battery. Most I've seen recommend a 9 volt, but I do like this 12 volt idea better. I didn't know they existed like this. I think I'll pick some up too.
Checked Amazon for A23 battery and found Energizer 2 pack for $3.99. I'm partial so I'd get that however they have LiCB 10 pack for $6.98 if anyone wanted to really stock up and aren't partial to a particular brand.
I tried it on my Model 3 with an (old) A23 battery and the frunk popped immediately. Kept my new A23 for future reference.
It didn't work on my SILs Model 3. But he bought his used and it looks like it's had some work done to the front end so who knows if those wires are even connected.
I'm assuming the A23 is working with a good battery since the voltage is high enough. Good to know though. I rarely use the front trunk on either of my vehicles since it takes opening it from the screen or the app. I'd probably use it more if there was a touch release on the exterior of the vehicle, but that is a concern with it being that easy to open.
It's a bit of a job to get that little cover off (I needed a flat screw driver to open mine, at least the first time). Not every Tesla owner will have put a battery inside. And then you'll be on camera besides. That's probably more fiddling and risk than the average petty thief wants to get involved with, so not that much risk.
Do Teslas come with a typical keyfob with buttons? They could add a button to pop the front open for user convenience.
Yes, but not cracking the window doesn't prevent opening the door, I doubt it does on a Tesla either.
It doesn’t. The door still opens. It’ll just yell at you to use the button if it has enough power to not require using the emergency release.
Understandable. I'm retired so I can wear anything and opt for cargo pants and an instructor belt. On the buckle I have a carabiner with my car fob and a Surefire Sidekick as permanent residents. I have my wife's car fob on a small ring and can drop it on the carabiner if/when I need to access her car. If I had a Tesla I'd look for some very small container I could put the 23A battery in and clip on the carabiner as well. YMM(AOD)V
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