Recent content by ChipAlexander

Thank you @Cheffromage - I have been struggling with this, and the Tesla rep had never heard of it (amazing given this whole thread of others experiencing it) but I tried what you did and it works great now. You're awesome for posting this simple solution.

Update on this: After my post, SmarTesla responded and sent me a new kit. The new electronic controller from it (the first thing I tried as the most likely) fixed it, without replacing anything else. It now works every time (vs. the previous behavior of not working the first time every time)...

Yes, he confirmed the latch is right. I hope to get in on the group buy of the Tesla Offer one since I need to replace the SmarTesla defective one and they are not even responding.

I'm interested as well, as I need one to replace my defective SmarTesla one (see Power Trunk Kit purchased from SmarTesla doesnt work ) But I also am too new to be able to PM. Chip

Thank you. Yes, I believe that is the first thing Oscar tried. But I'm double checking with him.

I purchased a SmarTesla power trunk kit. I started to worry as soon as the unit came and had instructions only in Chinese. I contacted them though and they sent me a link to a (very long) install video in English. After previewing the video, I decided I should get it professionally installed. I...