Car accident and now I can't open doors to the car? any ideas?

[Danteslsa]

My wife got into an accident today and front end was smashed in. I went by wrecking yard and door handles are out but there is no power to open the doors. I called Tesla and they said to hook up a jumper to the front end- problem is there is not much left as the bumper is smashed into car and cant access anything. Im guessing the 12v got removed. I cant get into vehicle to get my stuff out... any ideas how to open doors manually?

 

[Max*]

If the window is rolled down (or smashed), the front doors can be opened from the inside.

The rear doors have a mechanical latch release that you need to locate. It's "below" the seat (hard to describe, there's a photo in the manual).

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

Find a rock. Select which window you don't like. Side window.

 

[Danteslsa]

It hasn't been salvaged yet, so I don't want to break a window. I am waiting on adjuster to review the car. Windows are up all the way too... any other ideas?

 

[Ardie]

At least it works both ways. Your car is secure.
I recall many years ago when my car was totaled and dragged to a wrecking yard.
I got to it the following morning, and anything and everything of value (sunglasses, flashlight, umbrella, the parking meter spare change) had already vanished.

-- Ardie
Even the maps were gone!

 

[Big Earl]

If you can get the frunk open and gain access to the 12 volt battery, you should be able to get the power back on. It sounds like the damage took our the jump start terminals that are in the nose cone.

I hope your wife is alright.

 

[Danteslsa]

yeah she is doing fine... The nose cone cover is off but the wires and cables are all broken and separated. I am guessing some wire connected to battery is gone. I also found out Texas has a law that I can't take car seat after an accident, so that stays with the car..... pretty crazy but they consider it damaged now.

 

[Az_Rael]

Maybe one of those balloon things they use when you are locked out would be able to get the door open enough to get to the inside handle with a hook. I would think the tow yard guys might have those kits, but if not you could call AAA or whatever roadside service you have.

Pump Wedge - Auto Lockout Tool

 

[GatorGuy]

yeah she is doing fine... The nose cone cover is off but the wires and cables are all broken and separated. I am guessing some wire connected to battery is gone. I also found out Texas has a law that I can't take car seat after an accident, so that stays with the car..... pretty crazy but they consider it damaged now.

That makes more sense to me than car seats "expiring".

 

[AMPUP]

Can you not get in through the rear lift gate?