25/03/2024 17:23:33

Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect)

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Connecting the vehicle to Toolbox 3 will also automatically activate Service Mode Plus.
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Toolbox 3 routines are integrated into the firmware of the vehicle. For the latest functionality, it is recommended to update the vehicle firmware. See Firmware Update.
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For connections to Tegra Model S & X vehicles, use the Toolbox Proxy application. Refer to Toolbox Proxy.

Complete Connect

  1. Check the condition of the connectors of the laptop with Toolbox 3 and the vehicle interface cable.
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    If the vehicle interface cable is damaged in any way, do not use it.
  2. Open the LH front door.
  3. Remove the cubby from under the Media Control Unit.
  4. Connect the vehicle interface cable to the laptop and to the vehicle interface connector located under the Media Control Unit.
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    Perform a push-pull-push check of each of the connections.
  5. If powered off, press the brake pedal to power on the vehicle drive rails.
  6. If powered off, power on the laptop, sign in and open a web browser to the Toolbox 3 website.
  7. In Toolbox 3, click the grey circle in the upper right corner to open the connection window.
  8. From the drop-down, select Connect Locally, and then click Connect.
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    When the connection is successfully established, the grey circle becomes green.
  9. Click the green circle to close the connection window.
  10. Return to the procedure that required connection of a laptop with Toolbox 3 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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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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    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 grey circle to close the connection window.
  4. Disconnect the vehicle interface cable from the vehicle interface connector and from the laptop.
  5. Install the cubby to under the Media Control Unit.
  6. Return to the procedure that required disconnection of the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle.

Toolbox Proxy

Toolbox Proxy is a lightweight Windows application which helps the Toolbox 3 website make local connections to Tegra vehicles. Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles with the first-generation Tegra car computer use a security mechanism that cannot be accessed by a web browser. To make a wired connection to these vehicles with the Toolbox 3 website, the Toolbox proxy application is required.

  1. Install the Toolbox Proxy application and then connect to the vehicle. Download the application from the Toolbox Software section. See Toolbox Software (Tesla internal link) or Toolbox Software (third party external link).
  2. If the Toolbox Proxy application is not or can not be installed, run the following routine, using Toolbox 3:
    1. Select the Actions tab and search for "SECETH".
    2. Select the ODIN routine PROC_TEGRA_X_SECETH-UNLOCKvia Toolbox: (link), and then click the link of the routine.
    3. Click RUN, and allow the routine to complete.