whitex
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Which cars you can't plug in while locked (in the USA)?Some cars you can, some years you can't. But that would be a good lesson for this EVHOLE to plug him in.
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Which cars you can't plug in while locked (in the USA)?Some cars you can, some years you can't. But that would be a good lesson for this EVHOLE to plug him in.
Why would they? Keeping the car unplugged in an SC spot is how people cheat their way out of idle fees to begin with.well if someone pulls off the massive idle fee prank, Tesla might add the 'lock chargeport' option to a software update, it's a WIN-WIN.
Try harder. Try to wake the car with phone up (don't unlock it, just connect to it) first so you don't have to wait for it wake up. Then wave the UMC behind the car (antenna is in the rear window of the MS), or wherever it usually works when car is unlocked. If that works, it will open while locked too, just have to be patient for the car to wake (and make sure I registers the signal, since there is no visual indicator).My chargeport door won't open unless car is unlocked.
Why would they? Keeping the car unplugged in an SC spot is how people cheat their way out of idle fees to begin with.
Aside from the idiots just parking in a charging stall, I’d imagine people in general would want their chargeport locked for security reasons.
Are you ok with anyone having access to your chargeport?
And the best way to deter people from parking in a stall would be to enforce towing.
Who needs a hoodie? There are 1001 uses for duct tape.Just wear a hood when you plug in so sentry mode can’t see you
That is true, it can just be forcefully pried open. There is data accessible from the chargeport, I relate it to a USB, however on the car the data available might be limited to what the VIN number is, charge rate, etc,.IIRC they are not actually lockable, they are held by a magnet to you could pry it open if you really wanted. And even if you open, what then? It gives you nothing to have access there. If you're thining vandalism, we'll, you can key the car quicker, easier and cause more damage.
Who needs a hoodie? There are 1001 uses for duct tape.
Try harder. Try to wake the car with phone up (don't unlock it, just connect to it) first so you don't have to wait for it wake up. Then wave the UMC behind the car (antenna is in the rear window of the MS), or wherever it usually works when car is unlocked. If that works, it will open while locked too, just have to be patient for the car to wake (and make sure I registers the signal, since there is no visual indicator).
They are saying with the button in the UMC, WC, or SpC wand.I can confirm that the charge port on my 2014 P85D stays locked as long as the car is locked. Just went out and tapped the port for about two minutes, and it wouldn't open. Then connected via the app, didn't open. Then vented the roof, closed the roof, opened the trunk, closed the trunk and the port would not open at any of those intervals.
Having the port unlock simply because you wake the car up sounds like a bug (even if you prefer it to act that way).
ahhh, OK, missed that part. Had to make sure my port wasn't unlocking just anywhere. Having it unlock in the presence of a Tesla charger cable makes sense to me.They are saying with the button in the UMC, WC, or SpC wand.
For 30 or 60 minutes, not semi-permanent car storage.Many Supercharger spots allow general parking, with signs to match.