Perfect thank youthat wasn't in the video.. ultimately when you take the two side panels off and pull back the rear wheel arch carpet, you will see this Black/White plug tucked down in the harness. Tap the red/Gray wire and then use the bolt on the chassis (Below that plug, pictured below) for the ground. When you are all done, use some zip tied to tidy things up back there.
What factory trunk pusher button?
the Tesla trunk requires a lot of force to close shut. I actually don't think the kit shuts down hard enough. The calibration is simple. Make sure the trunk is fully open. Press down the trunk closing button that comes with the kit for a few seconds until it beeps. Let go and wait a second. Then push the button to close your trunk . you'll notice it speed closesJust ordered the kit and absorbing every bit of info on the install
Watching the vid, it does look like it kinda slams shut instead of softly closing like the OEM kit does! No biggie but is this the calibration you mention and if so, how is that done?
Your very welcome. Just make sure you get the posi-tap if you are not comfortable with tapping a wire for power.
Knowing how Posi-Taps work, I think its appropriate/safe to say, that no, they are not critical to the install. But again, knowing how they work, I highly recommend them. They are safer than just cutting the insulation off the wire. Posi-Taps pierce a hole into the insulation with a sharp metal tip. The tip in surrounded by the plastic of the Posi-Tap and prevents a short. When you strip insulation off the wire that you are attaching, there's no power going to that wire if you remove the plastic nuts on the end of the Posi-Tap. Makes far more sense with you see it. But very safe.I got the package today! I'm a little surprised at the speed since it was sent Monday morning Hong Kong time and delivered in Southern California around noon today, but I guess this is what you get for $50.
I need to brush up on the posts, pics and videos from this thread before I start ripping panels and such out. I already got the batch of panel fasteners posted on the previous page, but I have yet to get the Posi-Tap connectors. Are those required for this install? What gauge is needed? 16-18?
I got the package today! I'm a little surprised at the speed since it was sent Monday morning Hong Kong time and delivered in Southern California around noon today, but I guess this is what you get for $50.
I need to brush up on the posts, pics and videos from this thread before I start ripping panels and such out. I already got the batch of panel fasteners posted on the previous page, but I have yet to get the Posi-Tap connectors. Are those required for this install? What gauge is needed? 16-18?
CHere are some helpful photos:
Liftgate plug behind carpet of passenger wheel well, Black and gray Tap is on the Red/Grey wire.
Note the ground Screw at the bottom, which is where you will bolt the ground wire down.
Connection from piston to lift gate through rubber grommet (passenger side)
Power from left side piston through lift gate grommet, left side.
And here is a video showing all the ways to open
