Dead Tesla 12V Battery? - Avoid Getting Stranded With This $5 Fix!

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@iowatesla Жыл бұрын

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@Outta12 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful!!!!!!! Literally a life saver if it is cold outside!!

@camrodger5381 2 жыл бұрын

Jim, this video is one of the many reasons why your channel is one of the best Tesla content channels. No time wasting 45 second intro, no overblown ego, just great tips and information. Thanks very much.

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

@aditadiablita Жыл бұрын

No time wasting 45 second? More like time wasted 2.5 minutes 🤣. I still appreciate the info but why not cut right to it

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

After getting a lot of feedback, I thought I would share some updates from what I have learned. It appears that the Tesla software won't let the frunk open unless the battery is either really dead OR you have your phone key with you and you wake up the screen - like when you open the door. Otherwise, the A23 battery will not work. This is good as it will prevent some random person from opening your car if you hide the batteries in the front. Thanks for all the great feedback!

@Mike_Malloy 2 жыл бұрын

Recommend deleting this video then replace it with updated information.

@nremtsean 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about this… thanks again

@nzhong169 Жыл бұрын

If you are going to jump start it with 12V battery, why need a small battery to open the hook? just use the same jump start battery to open the hook. No?

@nathanc.4862 Жыл бұрын

@nzhong169 you can yes. The thought likely is that you would have a jumper pack in the frunk and use a 12v battery to gain access to it.

@Mike_Malloy Жыл бұрын

@@nzhong169 Hook? I assume you mean 'hood' but you said 'hook' twice.

@jeffloewi5632 8 ай бұрын

This great video was clearly made for me. I got me the adaptors, I got me the pucks, I got me the tire repair kit, I got me the compressor, I got me lotsa other stuff too. Now I'll have a battery hidden in that little tow slot thingy. Thanks so much.

@dowhill1956 4 ай бұрын

A 9v battery works as well. I keep my 12v jumper unit in the Frunk so I can jump myself or anyone else. You are so right Jim! Us Tesla drivers are prepared.

@Vendemeer 2 жыл бұрын

M3 owner for three years and new sub. I knew about the possibility of being locked out by a dead battery but was unaware of this trick. Thanks!

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

@Mainuh Жыл бұрын

Excellent tip Jim! Thank you. Waiting for my 23 Y expected late March. Just ordered the battery. Keep up the great work. Also ordered the tire repair kit you recommended.

@joshhigdon1201 11 ай бұрын

You don’t need this extra battery to open your frunk. If you are already going to jump your Tesla from another 12V source, you simply connect the jumper cables to those wire leads via jumper cables. That is the intended use, no additional battery needs to be stored on the vehicle

@dowhill1956 4 ай бұрын

unless no other 12v is available.

@Zozzle12 2 ай бұрын

So where IS your booster battery and jumper cables? In the Frunk? In the trunk? Surprise, you can't get to it! That's unless you pop the Frunk and jump the car's 12 battery. Then you can get your 12v booster and jumper cables to jump the car's 12v which allows you to unlock the whole car. So you do need the mini 12v battery. That's unless you have a 12v booster source that's not stored in the car.

@transDIVAlicous 2 ай бұрын

Yes, you can just attach the jumper cables to the above cables and open the frunk and then jumpstart the car.

@AlanTrades Ай бұрын

@transDIVAlicous what above cables?

@donnayu7545 2 жыл бұрын

After 9 months with my Tesla Y, I thought I knew everything about my baby, until I found your video! Informative and super helpful, heading to the store to buy that little battery to hide in that compartment in the bumper. Thank you!!

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@WorldviewMedia 2 ай бұрын

If you're going to get a jump start you don't need a battery at all. Just use the jumper leads of the battery that's going to jump start it. Also... the newer Tesla's have a 16v battery, not 12v. Jump starting will get you into your car but if that battery is dead it will need to be replaced.

@k1ngdomkid Жыл бұрын

Excellent and vital video for Tesla owners! Thank you for creating this video!

@spookycloud 2 жыл бұрын

You’re the only person I’ve seen mention this! Thank you!

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

That doesn’t happen often… Thanks!

@1spartacus1337 11 ай бұрын

Your videos are really informative. Love it.

@spiritualwarrior4484 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah baby, I hit subscribe...I am researching, digesting, processing, learning, and enjoying the adventure as I prepare to move from my Hybrid into EV...Thank you for the video...

@brianriebedriveselectric 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip and I love the storage spot idea! I’ll be doing this to our Y. 👍

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian. It's a cheap insurance policy for the battery. Hopefully set and forget.

@denisejaskot931 Жыл бұрын

This was a great tip. Thanks. However, in my x, if you look under the front of your car there are two panels. Underneath one of my panels is a frunk release lever, in case something happens and you can’t digitally open your trunk. I’m sure the other models have one, too. Something worth looking into. 😊

@LawSupreme7 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! dealing with a 12v battery issue now

@pgiatrakis 20 күн бұрын

Fantastic video, thank you SO much ! ! Priceless ‼️‼️‼️👍😁

@gwmattos Жыл бұрын

On Thursday of this past week my A23-12 v battery that I use in my GTO transmitter to open my gate to my property died so I ordered two from the Home Depot. This morning I bumped into your KZfaq channel and I will place the second battery in the location you mentioned. Thank you for sharing and I agree that Tesla owners are. Active. My next battery 12 v for the Tesla model 3 will be a lithium ion 12-volt. I just read your update on the dead 12-volt battery and since I do not use a cellphone to open the car door but the card key on the b-pillar I will have to do more research. I have read that the 12-volt that is lead that comes with a car is good for four and a half to five years, I will preorder a new 12 volt battery and place it in my garage and install it a half-year early as mine is now four and a half years old.

@bobbob9627 Жыл бұрын

thank you Jim, awesome tip.

@pshattuck1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for organizing today’s Tesla Rally, traveling from West Des Moines, up to Ledgers State Park! I enjoyed the good company, beautiful scenery and great BBQ food!

@markwigdor7505 7 ай бұрын

WOW, Extremely interesting. Thank you.

@TaggsR85 Жыл бұрын

Good thing is now the car notifies u when 12v is low

@stevemerril3086 11 ай бұрын

Great advice... thank you!

@ajm854 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Thanks for the tip Watching from Australia Cheers

@cristiannicolae9334 2 ай бұрын

Great tip and great channel!!! Thanks Iowa Tesla Guy!

@cavesloungedivebar 11 ай бұрын

THIS WORKED!! Thanks!!!

@FarmFlying Жыл бұрын

Incredible, thanks so much

@pjdambra 11 ай бұрын

Excellent Tip. Thanks for posting.

@iowatesla 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@benkanobe7500 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Thank You!!!

@dathyr1 5 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for this tip on using the special battery to open the Frunk. Didn't realize they made that size 12v battery in the size of a AAA battery. I have a brand new Tesla model Y, so hopefully my vehicle 12V battery will be good for a while. Thanks again and take care.

@j0j0m10 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip. Thanks Jim.

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

@myangellittleskye 2 жыл бұрын

Thats got to be the best tip I've ever gotten anywhere...ever. I would never have known that had I not come across your channel looking for how to get to my 12v in my Model S...glad I stopped to check it out!!!

@gillianlee3729 2 жыл бұрын

@mary2al 2 жыл бұрын

Read the replies above because the software updates have changed it and this doesn’t always work! The battery Hass to be completely done now, which is a new precaution with the latest software.

@Paulpopsells 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this video. Your tip worked like a charm save myself probably thousands of dollars waiting for Tesla service to come unplug the car then for Tesla roadside to come tow the car pretty far away and then for Tesla to change the battery. Very, very helpful video

@likearock2428 Жыл бұрын

Great job. Thanks

@zacgvids Ай бұрын

simply Genius. Thank you Sir.

@mann4080 Жыл бұрын

Thanks much, 9 volt battery did it for me

@crizzy4614 2 ай бұрын

Goated Video!!

@Vintage_Dave_T 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. Ordered it.

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

@Wittstock99 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@GT-22 Жыл бұрын

Nice video! 👍 Which spare tyre and jack are recommended for the Tesla Model Y?

@tommy--k 10 ай бұрын

Nice! Thanks!

@sbushbask Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another fantastic video! I am awaiting the arrival of my 2023 MY LR (due between 2/21-3/21). My hallway is filled with deliveries for the MY, from floor pads , screen cover, tire compressor…Tesla card case! Now, I will be ordering the batteries you recommended.

@LearntodriveTesla Ай бұрын

23 models should have 16v batteries

@iycrra75 8 ай бұрын

Very clever! Thank you : )

@iowatesla 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@JoalHarding Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@drumaganger Жыл бұрын

Great video

@ngbc5342 4 ай бұрын

brilliant tip

@AtticusKillough Жыл бұрын

Genius thanks! I see that it works in Iowa. Will it work in South Carolina? This one video showed up in my feed and now I'm subscribing to your channel

@masterbuilder6375 8 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@reejuvideo456 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant !

@jeffkass858 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@jred201 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Speaking of Iowa, hope Okoboji gets some chargers installed someday soon. Even some J1772 or Destination. Go there every summer and think I'll have to stick to my gas car for now.

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of places that could use more charging in Iowa. Thanks for watching!

@johnlysic6727 26 күн бұрын

My Son’s 2019 m3 had the battery warning pop up - he messaged Tesla service & they had him come over to the service center right away - $114 done & done - pretty cool indeed - I ordered the a23 batteries recommended here for emergency backup for my model y

@dannyfought7525 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

@michaeltutty1540 4 ай бұрын

One thing to remember with the plug kits is that a plug alone is not condidered a proper repair. The speed rating is removed and the weight rating is reduced. Also, run flat tires are not considered repairable, so a rire that has been plugged must be replaced, along with the tire on the other side of the axle, as soon as possible. Run flat tires are limited as to speed and distance

@thomasjacques5286 2 жыл бұрын

My wife carries an A23 battery in her purse when we travel outside our HOME area and local Service Center here in St Louis. I have a Plug Kit and Air Compressor. My Y will be 2 years old in July 2022, am thinking about doing a pre-emptive strike replacing the 12V battery BEFORE it fails. The recent cost for a Mobil Tech service call is about $125 to replace the 12V battery.

@MrRichardhsia1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the videos. I have ordered a model Y LR AWD because of what I learned from your videos. You will be getting the referral miles from my delivery in 2 weeks. Keep on sharing the knowledge!!

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thank you! You will love your Model Y. I'm certain of it! Thanks for watching and thanks for the miles!

@leewarren8247 2 жыл бұрын

Genius!!!!

@marshallhughes4514 11 ай бұрын

This is good information. But the thing that worries me is someone can use this trick to open up your frunk. I was always told that the frunk was the safest place to lock valuables in a locked Tesla because it couldn't be opened from the outside without the car being unlocked. This video makes it seem that anyone with one of those batteries and access to a Tesla can get into your frunk. Thanks for the content.

@davivify 11 күн бұрын

I had no idea about the 12V battery. I guess the wiring is 12V. I've dealt with those A23s, usually found in garage door openers. Here's a tip: often the drug store chains carry a wide assortment of specialty batteries, including the A23.

@murda2999 2 жыл бұрын

Very clever!

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

@colinnich 17 күн бұрын

I was about to say what everyone else is saying that you don't need the small battery if you are getting a jump from someone else. However, what I'm going to do it carry the small battery when possible and keep a booster battery in the frunk.

@jimhertwig2220 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great little tip. I hope I never need to use it, but ….

@carlosrios7088 Жыл бұрын

to add, i keep a NOCO battery jumper pack in my frunk, so once its opened i have something to give power to the 12v battery!

@xoukilong 2 жыл бұрын

my battery went dead over the weekend. i ended up using jumper cables from my other car to touch those towhook wires and it popped open. then removed the terminal and trickle charge the battery. s

@drjaye1962 17 күн бұрын

best tip yet...peace

@mitchellbarnow1709 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice about storing the backup battery behind the plug! Three years ago when I got my Model 3, anyone could open my frunk with a 9 volt battery, but with a software update, it won’t open unless the 12 volt battery is dead. There is some backup 12 volt power in the penthouse of the high voltage battery, that is why Tesla has you unplug the connector beneath the left side of the back seat. I know that this is way beyond the scope of this video, but I threw it in for those that are interested in more information ℹ️

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

All great info. I didn't want to get too complicated. If the batter is dead, this tip should work. Thanks for watching!

@garyfritz4709 2 жыл бұрын

If you don’t happen to have the fancy 12 V battery, you should be able to MacGyver it with eight AA batteries. Just tape them in series (end-to-end), and 8 * 1.5V = 12V.

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely correct! Just a little bulkier but will get the job done. Thanks for watching!

@Gyrobobb 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Any 12v source will do, including jumper cables from an ICE car.

@nathanc.4862 Жыл бұрын

A 9V battery also works.

@wiboater4 Жыл бұрын

@@Gyrobobb or even another Tesla 12 volt battery

@1942nn 8 ай бұрын

I already have a 12V battery used for powering my Yamaha keyboard when playing outdoor. It last about 4 hours. Will make sure to carry it in my Tesla. The idea of 8 AA batteries connected in series is also a great one.

@Your-honest-well-wisher Жыл бұрын

Can I use booster cable attached to the 12v battery of any ICE car for this purpose?

@captainhoratius8192 11 ай бұрын

This is ingenious! I had no idea. Question: could you not hook up jumper cables to the two small tow hook wires and get the same effect if you don’t have one of these little batteries?

@PauloGiron 8 ай бұрын

Definitely we can. But that wouldn't sound smart and deserve a video

@AlanTrades Ай бұрын

What do you do with the battery? It allows the frunk to open when the powers shutoff?

@DaleThompsonDDS 10 ай бұрын

Should have hidden manual lever to open frunk. Good tip to correct an engineering mistake.

@srqpdq6697 Жыл бұрын

Gold. Gold I tell ya!

@ThanhNguyen-ph7wn 29 күн бұрын

My model S has manual releases. I'd be surprised if other models didn't also have them.

@stephenvanlydegraf2812 11 күн бұрын

Great video. One correction. "all teslas have a 12 volt battery". 12,000 Cybertruck owners disagree.

@jaswinderbhatti3352 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip of the day …! Quick question … why you choose Model Y then Model 3 … can you throw some light on your decision that justifies to go with Y ?

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

I think you gave me a topic for another video. Almost bought a 3. Actually like the look of the 3 better. For me, went with the Y for a number of reasons. Cargo space. Higher seating position. Better ground clearance. Liked the blacked out look (the 3 still had chrome when I got my Y). I wanted the option to camp and thought the Y would be better and it is. Live in cold climate and wanted the heat pump (3 has this now). I'm sure there are more but I'll need to think on it. Thanks for watching!

@mraymondus 10 ай бұрын

I like the battery idea. Definitely good to have one. I'd probably hide it on another part of your vehicle. Any reasonably intelligent thief will pop that panel and find it very convenient that you put the battery they need right there. Maybe find a spot in the belly panel, or the air intake?

@vrslider Жыл бұрын

does this work for a model s aswell ?

@robn.5932 5 ай бұрын

I wonder if this will work for the newer Model Y that is 16V not 12V?

@wiboater4 Жыл бұрын

That is a battery used for garage door openers. So if you found someone with a garage door opener in their car you could borrow the battery and do that. Also any place that sells garage door openers would probably have those batteries in stock. But the smart move would be to replace the Tesla 12 volt battery when you get the notice on the screen that it needs replacing.

@MrToadsWildRide 2 жыл бұрын

A common household 9V battery also works fine. Put it in the same place on a small ziplock bag. Thanks and I love your videos!

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried this myself but there are a number of videos stating that the 9V battery doesn't work anymore. I don't know if this is a software thing on the Tesla or if they changed the hardware along the way. I'll give it a try when I get a chance. Thanks for watching!

@normanrechtman3885 17 күн бұрын

Where do you put your A23 battery? Do you hide it somewhere on the outside of your vehicle?

@nathannelson1077 9 ай бұрын

A standard 9v battery worked for me to open the frunk

@vrslider Жыл бұрын

awesome

@chriauc2976 Жыл бұрын

Did not know thank you

@lashlarue59 21 күн бұрын

Could this battery also let you open the doors?

@pshattuck1 9 ай бұрын

I think it would also be wise to put two 12 Volt connectors on these wires, to allow you to easily jump the car’s regular 12 Volt battery, which allows the car’s computer system to operate. Without it, your car won’t accept a charge from any source, Supercharger, or wall outlet. I ran out of power when I was inexperienced and had to be towed to a nearby Tesla Supercharger, only to discover that not only was the car’s larger primary Lithium battery bank dead, but also the standard 12 Volt battery was dead. This prevented the in-car computer from operating and therefore it couldn’t “handshake” with the Supercharger cable, to determine who is responsible for paying for the cost of the charge and couldn’t connect to the Supercharger to begin charging the car’s main Lithium power source that powers the drivetrain.

@Theman28374 2 жыл бұрын

If you are getting jumped could you use the end of the jumper cables hooked to the other cars battery terminal to pop your frunk?

@iowatesla 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. This this would work too.

@SuperDiagnostic Жыл бұрын

Luvin it! ThnX

@LordOfTheThreeWorlds 16 күн бұрын

HAha ha! The teeny battery idea is cool but I lost half a cup o'Biden when you stuffed it into the tow cubby. Brilliant. Digging into my battery drawer right now!!!!!!!

@crizzy4614 2 ай бұрын

stuck between model y performance and long range... thoughts?

@bethsnider2041 11 ай бұрын

Can I use the miniature A23 btry?

@jasoneaglin 2 ай бұрын

Is this same on Tesla model x 2017?

@howarddavis1899 Жыл бұрын

Excellent information. The representative told me when I picked up my 2023 Model 3, that it did have the new 12 volt ion battery. What actually charges the 12 volt battery? I keep the car plugged in. I'm not a daily driver.Thanks.

@conradce Жыл бұрын

If you have a newer car with the lithium low-voltage battery, then it's not actually 12 volts anymore; I think it's 16. To answer your question, the low-voltage battery is charged from the high-voltage battery using a DC-DC converter. In normal operation you don't need to do anything to keep the low-voltage battery charged. However, it is recommended that you keep the car plugged in, because the car periodically wakes up to run system tests, charge the low voltage battery, etc., and if you're plugged in to the wall, it will use AC power for these things instead of depleting the high-voltage/traction battery. Look for this in your manual: About the High Voltage Battery Model 3 has one of the most sophisticated battery systems in the world. The most important way to preserve the high voltage Battery is to LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE PLUGGED IN when you are not using it. This is particularly important if you are not planning to drive Model 3 for several weeks. NOTE: When left idle and unplugged, your vehicle periodically uses energy from the Battery for system tests and recharging the low voltage battery when necessary

@Chainyanker007 Жыл бұрын

Presumably your Tesla will display a warning msg that your 12v battery is low on charge, don’t ignore the msg, immediately contact Tesla and make an appointment to take it to a service center or have a mobile service guy come to you. The battery will die not long after the warning is given so don’t delay in getting a new 12v battery. I’ve read that the lifespan is 3-4 yrs. As it gets to the 3 yr mark you may want to just get a new battery if you are planning a long trip.