A few days ago I received a 12 volt warning on the dash panel. Replace 12 volt battery. I thought it would recharge as it had been setting. Two short trips and warning remained. Used the app to arrange for a new battery. Schedule for three days later, good news.
Last night my wife and I head a loud boom in the garage. Went out and looked and nothing out of the ordinary but there was an unusual oder. Looked under and opened the trunk and nothing visible.
In the morning I moved the car out early as the window for service was from 0700-1100 hrs. After moving it out I noticed the battery fluid on the garage floor.
Mobile tech arrived at 0800 and relayed the story. When he got to the battery he saw the missing corner and found it laying beside the battery. He made a phone call and indicated it would have to go into service for the repair. He could not take the open battery and they wanted to check for other areas that may have been contaminated by the battery fluid. Use the app and they will come and get the car. I live in Fremont, 5 miles form the factory, a bit further to the SC.
The car has 5200 miles and a signature edition, original battery and of course out of warranty. I received a text that I would have to pay for a tow. I have AAA so great call them. After about an hour they arrived with the standard flatbed. I alerted the driver that the mobile tech had disconnected the battery and the car would not open or move. He scratched his head and said another truck would come with wheels and move the car to the SC. No other AAA truck came after 3 hrs I called AAA. The tow was cancelled. Another appointment was made and still waiting for the next one to show.
The question is why did the tech disconnect the battery so the car could not be moved or put into jack mode? Doors locked and the car will not move.