Hood malfunction This is a Hood Malfunction Indicator symbol. It appears when the hood does not close properly. It is seen in red as what might be mistaken as a hood ajar indicator with an exclamation point added. The exclamation point is ridiculously small and may be missed by the driver. Before continuing, is this …
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Rivian jump start We have uploaded a new video to our channel on YouTube with help for drivers in need of a Rivian jump start. It is the tenth video in our series intended to help drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) in the likely event of a 12-volt battery failure. Motorists are still caught off …
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Rivian rear door A post from several days ago discussed the inability to access Rivian rear door latch mechanical back-up. A snail mail letter has now sent off a letter to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) about the issue. Regular mail is the only option available in cases such as this where a third …
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Rivian rear door We got access to a Rivian R1T and tested front and rear door mechanical back-up open options and the Rivian rear door failed at every level. The front door works as advertised, with a handle that is easily accessed at the front of the arm rest on both sides of the vehicle. …
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Get out page We have hosted a Get Out page for some 10 years since the day we learned of a Texas man who died of heat stroke unable to open his Corvette when his battery shorted out. Note that there is a back-up exit process. Ever since, we have all but begged the Nation …
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Starting Your Rivian This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for Rivian vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. R1S and R1T through 2024 First, if you are still locked out, click here for help getting inside! …
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Tesla customers create a rear door back-up exit fix
Rear door back-up exit fix Tesla‘s own customers, concerned about the safety of their back seat passengers in the event of a power loss, have created their own rear door back-up exit fix. My sister-in-law sent the two pictures that follow, which is a clever variation on solutions found on various Tesla forums for her …
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