26/07/2024 13:29:40

Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect)

  • 2024-07-19: Added notes for different connector types.
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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT, although it has been validated. Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near high voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.

Complete Connect

  1. Check the condition of the connectors of the laptop with Toolbox 3, the vehicle interface cable, and the vehicle interface connector.
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    Note
    If the vehicle interface cable is damaged in any way, do not use it.
  2. Open the LH front door.
  3. Connect the vehicle interface cable to the laptop and to the vehicle interface connector located in the LH lower IP cover.
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    Note
    The media converter box is powered by laptop USB or 12v power outlet. Ethernet connection will provide communication. If RJ45 ethernet connector is present at service panel, the media converter box not required. For local connection issues with Toolbox 3 refer to Toolbox article 43695.
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    Note
    Vehicles built 4/5/2024 onwards have OBDII connection integrated into drivers lower IP cover. Use the OBDII connection if this applies. Some vehicles may have both RJ45 and OBDII. If vehicle has both RJ45 and OBD-II then connect via RJ45.
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    Note
    Perform a push-pull-push check of each of the connections.
  4. If powered off, press the brake pedal to power on the vehicle drive rails.
  5. If powered off, power on the laptop, sign in and open a web browser to the Toolbox 3 website.
  6. In Toolbox 3, click the gray circle in the upper right corner to open the connection window.
  7. From the drop-down, select Connect Locally, and then click Connect.
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    Note
    When the connection is successfully established, the gray circle becomes green.
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    Note
    Successful connection will automatically unlock vehicle gateway and place UI in Service Mode Plus.
  8. Click the green circle to close the connection window.
  9. Return to the procedure that required a laptop with Toolbox 3 connection to the vehicle.

Quick Disconnect

  1. Allow any running Toolbox 3 routines to complete.
  2. Disconnect the vehicle interface cable from the vehicle interface connector.
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    If the laptop is moved, the vehicle interface cable moves with the laptop.

Quick Connect

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Note
A quick connect is only possible after a successful quick disconnect.
  1. Bring the laptop and vehicle interface cable to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the vehicle interface cable to the vehicle interface connector.
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    Note
    Perform a push-pull-push check of the connection.
  3. If the circle in the upper right corner does not immediate change to green, click the circle, click Connect Locally, and then click Connect.

Complete Disconnect

  1. Allow any running Toolbox 3 routines to complete.
  2. In Toolbox 3, click the green circle in the upper right corner to open the connection window.
  3. Click Disconnect, and then click the gray circle to close the connection window.
  4. Disconnect the vehicle interface cable from the vehicle interface connector and from the laptop.
  5. Close the LH front door.