Tag: Model X

Marquee models sacrificed as Tesla EV sales plummet

Tesla EV sales In a clear sign of trouble at the company, CEO Elon Musk says that production of the Model X and Model S will be discontinued “next quarter” as Tesla EV sales continue to skid. According to the Guardian, in the latest investor call, Musk said “It’s time to basically bring the Model …

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We have a new YouTube video getting in a Tesla that has a dead 12-volt start battery

Dead 12-volt start battery In August of 2024, we got a panicked call from a friend whose car, a Tesla Model Y, was giving her real headaches. It turned out to have a dead 12-volt start battery. It needed a jump-start! A number of messages were being displayed in a seemingly random fashion on her …

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To EV or Not to EV…

Reasons NOT to buy an EV Debunked So we spotted a post on “X” recently titled “12 Reasons NOT to buy an EV” (electric vehicle), which leave internal combustion engine (ICE) powered cars as the only alternatives. We thought we’d have a look at it point by point. The 12 Reasons Each With a Counterpoint …

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Tesla Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

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Tesla Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Tesla. Lacking an internal combustion engine, …

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Tesla How to Videos: Help with Key Not Working

How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Tesla Vehicles We have six videos for Tesla drivers with Help with Key Not Working This one will help you get inside if the 12-volt start battery dies. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Here is the process for getting into and getting going with a Model S. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. This one …

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Start a Tesla with a Dead Key Fob or Mobile Phone

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How to Start a Tesla with a Dead Key Fob or Mobile Phone This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for Tesla vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. Starting Your Tesla Model S or Model X …

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Open a Tesla with a Dead Key Fob or Mobile Phone

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How to Open a Tesla with a Dead Key Fob or Mobile Phone This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for Tesla vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. Getting into Your Tesla First, if you are …

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