Puyallup Bill Member Sep 7, 2012 605 2 Puyallup WA Aug 21, 2013 #21 Aug 21, 2013 #21 brianman said: The USB ports are hot when the car is "off". Not sure if jumpstarting via that route is viable though. Click to expand... I would think not. DC to DC converters (12v to 5v) don't work 'backwards'.
brianman said: The USB ports are hot when the car is "off". Not sure if jumpstarting via that route is viable though. Click to expand... I would think not. DC to DC converters (12v to 5v) don't work 'backwards'.
islandbayy Active Member Feb 25, 2013 3,206 1,535 Greendale, Wisconsin Aug 21, 2013 #22 Aug 21, 2013 #22 USB's are always hot. No, you cannot charge another vehicle. They are about 400 mah at 5v. Which is 175-200mah at 12v. Even if it were to work backwards, it would take about 3-5 weeks to charge the 12v battery.
USB's are always hot. No, you cannot charge another vehicle. They are about 400 mah at 5v. Which is 175-200mah at 12v. Even if it were to work backwards, it would take about 3-5 weeks to charge the 12v battery.
D Dreamin Member Aug 7, 2013 172 5 SoCal Aug 21, 2013 #23 Aug 21, 2013 #23 Looks like I have to get out to Vegas more! Great info. Thanks for posting.
CantaMia Ron Member Mar 18, 2013 52 0 United States Sep 14, 2013 #24 Sep 14, 2013 #24 Where is the Battery located in the Model S?
jerry33 (S85-3/2/13 traded in) X LR: F2611##-3/27/20 Supporting Member Mar 8, 2012 21,903 36,622 Texas Sep 14, 2013 #25 Sep 14, 2013 #25 In front, passenger's side, under the plastic covering in the rear of the frunk. Way under--it's not easily accessible.
In front, passenger's side, under the plastic covering in the rear of the frunk. Way under--it's not easily accessible.