Tesla Model Y vehicle malfunction: what to do?

The Tesla app is usually quite practical. But what if it suddenly reports that the vehicle... Can't drive anymore? This seems to happen quite often with the Model Y. We explain exactly what the problem is.

Tesla Model Y breakdown: The problem

Tesla drivers repeatedly report receiving a message in the app that appears out of the blue, stating that their Model Y has a Disturbance The car has a fault and can no longer be driven. Often, the car can no longer even be unlocked and it no longer connects to the app.

The culprit here is the low-voltage battery (the "12-volt battery"), which is either defective itself or, due to faulty connections, inverters, or fuses, can no longer function correctly with the high-voltage system. This results in the vehicle's electronics no longer receiving power – all functions fail.

Model Y “dead”: The solution

Those who suffer this fate are, unfortunately, usually destined for a Tesla Service Center You are instructed. Repairing the damage yourself is not realistic in most cases.

However, the following trick is still helpful when it comes to "waking up" the Tesla at the moment of breakdown, in order to at least be able to tow it: Behind the cover of the front towing eye are two clamps to which an "external low-voltage power supply", as Tesla writes, can be connected.

This could be, for example, a portable jump starter or, in an emergency, the 12V battery of another vehicle. Once the power source is connected, the frunk unlocks and the Tesla can be opened again.

Once you have solved the problem and your Model Y is working perfectly again, we recommend our Must-haves for the equipment To the heart for maximum comfort and driving pleasure.

Have you this vehicle malfunction Ever experienced this? Share your experiences with us in the comments!

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