Model 3 Friends,
I am desperately seeking some help/advice on something that happened to me less than 48 hours after taking ownership of my Model 3. Let me explain.....
I went to our local farmer's market to pick up our weekly farm share. When I arrived there was quite a bit of traffic and no real place to park. I parked the car next to the delivery driveway, which was only 5-10 feet away from where I was to pick up my share. Two minutes later, a delivery truck arrives, so I dash back over to my car to move it (since other cars have since departed, I could actually now park). I got in the car, but it would not engage. I could not put it in drive or reverse. Perplexed, I assumed the bluetooth key had not synced up with the car, so I quickly pulled out my Tesla card and placed it on the council next to the cup holder. The car still would not go into drive. I then thought maybe I needed to put the card on the outside sensor, so I grabbed it and opened the door and got out. Before I could put the card on the sensor, my Model 3 started moving forward!!! There were three people loading produce in their car in front of me! What the heck?
I quickly got back in the car and it stopped. What I don't recall is if I stopped it or if the car stopped itself. I was in a complete panic. I could have really hurt a few people. I want to find out what happened and how to make sure this never happens to me (or anyone else) again.
I would appreciate some feedback from fellow M3 owners who may have some ideas as to what happened, or who may have experienced the same thing. I am still spooked about this happening and keep thinking about what could have happened if the car did not stop. Thank you in advance for your feedback.
RMSOX in Michigan
I am desperately seeking some help/advice on something that happened to me less than 48 hours after taking ownership of my Model 3. Let me explain.....
I went to our local farmer's market to pick up our weekly farm share. When I arrived there was quite a bit of traffic and no real place to park. I parked the car next to the delivery driveway, which was only 5-10 feet away from where I was to pick up my share. Two minutes later, a delivery truck arrives, so I dash back over to my car to move it (since other cars have since departed, I could actually now park). I got in the car, but it would not engage. I could not put it in drive or reverse. Perplexed, I assumed the bluetooth key had not synced up with the car, so I quickly pulled out my Tesla card and placed it on the council next to the cup holder. The car still would not go into drive. I then thought maybe I needed to put the card on the outside sensor, so I grabbed it and opened the door and got out. Before I could put the card on the sensor, my Model 3 started moving forward!!! There were three people loading produce in their car in front of me! What the heck?
I quickly got back in the car and it stopped. What I don't recall is if I stopped it or if the car stopped itself. I was in a complete panic. I could have really hurt a few people. I want to find out what happened and how to make sure this never happens to me (or anyone else) again.
I would appreciate some feedback from fellow M3 owners who may have some ideas as to what happened, or who may have experienced the same thing. I am still spooked about this happening and keep thinking about what could have happened if the car did not stop. Thank you in advance for your feedback.
RMSOX in Michigan