ArizonaEnergi Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Interesting that Tesla is experiencing, apparently, some of the same 12V battery issues that the C-Max's have, with some of the same solutions. http://www.plugincars.com/tesla-owners-encounter-ev-related-problems-12-volt-battery-129287.html Tesla claims the 12-volt battery in its Model S should last “a number of years.” But Tesla owner chat rooms are full of discussions regarding 12V battery replacement. Several Tesla owners talked with PluginCars.com about problems with their 12V battery. Rather than a huge design problem, they saw the issue as proof that Tesla is not immune to the same kinds of problems all automakers have with defective parts.The low-voltage 12V battery, similar to the auxiliary battery found in gas-powered cars, should not be confused with the much larger high-voltage battery pack and related systems that provide energy to the Model S.Mike DeSimone, a green-tech angel investor in New Jersey, received his Model S in March 2013. A few months later it was dead in his garage. He called the Tesla Rangers and they were able to jump the 12V battery, adding enough power to release the parking brake and drive it on a tow truck. Tesla replaced the 12V battery, said DeSimone. He isn’t sure what caused the battery to die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Ooopsie ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Early on, the Volt had a few cases of DBS (dead battery syndrome) that were tracked down to the bluetooth module remaining active if the car was shut down during a call and the person walked away before hanging up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockwallRick Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Yes, better carry a battery charger with your Tesla as well! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPUcUOd1r1w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Hell, I carried one in my 98 Camry as well with 150,000 miles. It puked after that... :swear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockwallRick Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 So, even a super expensive hi tech luxury car like the Tesla S still depends on the old fashioned 12v battery! :drop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wnuk Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Interesting read. Thanks for sharing the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveofDurham Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Yes, better carry a battery charger with your Tesla as well! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPUcUOd1r1wOh, the drama of waiting for him to decide which of his casino cards to use to pry of the nose cone to get to the posts for jumping the battery! What a clever design by the way to hide the posts behind an expensive piece of plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Smith Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Oh, the drama of waiting for him to decide which of his casino cards to use to pry of the nose cone to get to the posts for jumping the battery! What a clever design by the way to hide the posts behind an expensive piece of plastic.yeah not like they could not find any space to put an access panel under hood... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaEnergi Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) yeah not like they could not find any space to put an access panel under hood... ;) No kidding. WTF were they thinking to have that panel removal required to jump the battery? I would hope it has a 12v always-on outlet that could be used in lieu of pulling that panel for a quick start. Edited August 23, 2014 by ArizonaEnergi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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