Bricked CT

[TeX19]

A simple tilt / swivel screen adapter install turned into a dead in the garage, CT. Two bolts and a video cable connect, what can go wrong? Having failed a scroll wheel reboot to activate touch screen, a SC tech explained the low voltage system reboot process. I think this is where it went south for me. I was not able to disconnect the blue wiring harnesses (photo)to complete the re-boot sequence. Truck went dead immediately upon disconnecting the first red, wiring harness on the firewall. Plugging it back in did not restore power. I put a 48v charger on the two lugs but nothing happened.
Fortunately, I left the windows open and I'm near a Tesla certified repair shop who can probably sort this out for me.
My question is, since the truck is both dead and in park, how can the tow operator move this thing? I backed it into the garage so the hooks are exposed. With no power I can't put it in tow mode. Should I expect large skid marks on the garage floor and what about potential damage to the driveline?

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[devdrone6]

Man that sucks. If the towers have auto loader dollies they should be fine - assuming they have room to access both sides.

I know nothing about towing, but I do watch Everything Autos towing channel. ?

Something like this: https://zips.com/parts-detail/collins-hi-speed-dolly-repo-dolly-set-zi-sl-480as

 

[TeX19]

Good suggestion. This company has a lot of Tesla experience. I would expect them to use something like that.

 

[TorqMonstr]

One must follow SI as they if you are a certified aviation technician in the armed forces. And if you don’t, you will be penalized.

I recently delivered instruction for college instructors on how important proper procedures are especially with a 45v MV system.

https://service.tesla.com/docs/Cybe...UID-A399E8AE-5DCF-4095-91FA-AF0148503F3B.html

Sorry to hear about your trouble but this could have been avoided.

 

[Moter3d]

The blue connector is the fireman’s loop. Grab it and pull it will come loose from the chassis. The pull back the little tab and squeeze to disconnect. The slide the MId voltage battery center tab to left.
When reconnecting, connect foreman loop fire then MV battery

 

[TeX19]

The blue connector is the fireman’s loop. Grab it and pull it will come loose from the chassis. The pull back the little tab and squeeze to disconnect. The slide the MId voltage battery center tab to left.
When reconnecting, connect foreman loop fire then MV battery

Thanks for your assist. I did that, the reboot sequence got the truck re-activated. Downside, blank touch screen. Drove it to Tesla authorized repair shop for them to troubleshoot. Sure glad there is a directional indicator above the rearview mirror. This was the first time I ever used it.

 

[Moter3d]

Connectors probably not seated firmly into UI. They are kind of a pain.
Good luck. Glad to help

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