Tag: Model Y

Well, Consumer Reports was close

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Consumer Reports We often cite Consumer Reports (CR) articles we see on automotive matters, but a recent CR article about one of our favorite topics, electronic locks and latches, sent us back to review our own Get Out page. They were close. We’re talking about getting out of a vehicle equipped with electronic locks and …

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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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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 and indicators found in vehicles built by Tesla. Lacking an internal combustion engine, their models …

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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 Starting Your Tesla Model S or Model X First, if you are still locked out, click here for help getting inside! Second, for video help, click here! If a jump-start is needed — yes you can do that — click here! Finally, …

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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 Getting into Your Tesla First, if you are already inside, click here for help getting started! Second, for video help, click here! Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, click here. Model S, through 2020 There are now three back up …

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