Options to open after accident, dead 12V battery

[myenth]

Options to open after accident, dead 12V battery

What are the options to open/get into the car? My Y was involved in an accident and the damage was on the front left corner. The hood also had an impact and is bent. I tried 9V battery trick to open the frunk but I think due to the damage and/or bent hood it didn't pop open. The 12V is dead that I am tryng to get to jump start so I can open the doors. Appreciate if anyone has experienced this and can suggest a way out. Tesla customer service isn't very helpful. Can a locksmith get to open the vehcile without damaging it? Thank you for the help.

 

[Tdriver]

You need 12V to pop the Frunk.

 

[myenth]

oh ok, so the 9V battery to open Frunk isn't reliable / provides enough power to open? I saw a bunch of YouTube videos.

 

[myenth]

oh ok, so the 9V battery to open Frunk isn't reliable / provides enough power to open? I saw a bunch of YouTube videos.

or are you saying I need to have my 12V battery in the vehicle charged?

 

[NeverGoingBack]

No - 9v will definitely work ……. But if not in your case, time for roadside ….

 

[evrepair]

You must open the frunk in order to jump the car. There is no other way.

 

[Watts_Up]

What are the options to open/get into the car?

Maybe the following video might help you:

 

[TomServo]

Use the wires behind the tow hook port on the front bumper. I carry an A23 battery for that. I will pop open the FRUNK and then you can gain access to the 12V battery.

 

[DanDi58]

Use the wires behind the tow hook port on the front bumper. I carry an A23 battery for that. I will pop open the FRUNK and then you can gain access to the 12V battery.

OP is aware of that - you can use a 9v battery attached to those wires to open the frunk, but it didn't work for him.

 

[Tikistand]

I’m having the exact same issue – I used jumper cables, batteries, and a jump starter on the bumper leads but no luck on it opening the frunk. I’m guessing this means the connection is damaged or maybe something else? Regardless, I’m also in search of a way to get back into my vehicle. I have contacted service, but am awaiting response.

 

[DanDi58]

I’m having the exact same issue – I used jumper cables, batteries, and a jump starter on the bumper leads but no luck on it opening the frunk. I’m guessing this means the connection is damaged or maybe something else? Regardless, I’m also in search of a way to get back into my vehicle. I have contacted service, but am awaiting response.

That should have worked, indicating that there is another issue. I assume you had hooked up positive to positive and negative to negative?

Guide: How to Jumpstart your 12V battery in a Tesla Model 3 and Y - TESBROS BLOG

Your Tesla will alert you when your 12V is about to go out. To avoid being stranded, you want to change that battery as soon as you can.

blog.tesbros.com

 

[JimmyPb]

Use the wires behind the tow hook port on the front bumper. I carry an A23 battery for that. I will pop open the FRUNK and then you can gain access to the 12V battery.

Ok, so I have been following the forums and reading the manual on opening the frunk with loss of power, and thought I understood it pretty well. My wife wanted to understand it as well, so we decided to open up the little front bumper port and look at the access wires to the actuator and see how we could open the frunk in case of a power outage.....hmmmm, no wires! I felt around inside the port, looked pretty throughly but no wires....is there another method that hasn't been published yet in the manual...I have a Model Y 2023 (Purchased at the height of pricing for a Model Y Nov 2022)

 

[DanDi58]

Ok, so I have been following the forums and reading the manual on opening the frunk with loss of power, and thought I understood it pretty well. My wife wanted to understand it as well, so we decided to open up the little front bumper port and look at the access wires to the actuator and see how we could open the frunk in case of a power outage.....hmmmm, no wires! I felt around inside the port, looked pretty throughly but no wires....is there another method that hasn't been published yet in the manual...I have a Model Y 2023 (Purchased at the height of pricing for a Model Y Nov 2022)

No, that's it. The wires may be hung up on something. I think if you remove the plastic covers around the frunk you can access that area. Alternatively, you can wait until you need mobile service for something (i.e., tire rotation) and include accessing the wires in your service.

 

[howardnj]

^^^
I opened mine shortly after taking delivery and the wires were in there