Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Complete Connect
2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Complete Connect
- Check the condition of the connectors of the laptop with Toolbox 3, the vehicle interface cable, and the vehicle interface connector.NOTE: If the vehicle interface cable is damaged in any way, do not use it.
- Open the LH front door.
- Connect the vehicle interface cable to the laptop and to the vehicle interface connector located in the LH footwell.
- If powered off, press the brake pedal to power on the vehicle drive rails.
- If powered off, power on the laptop, sign in and open a web browser to the Toolbox 3 website.
- In Toolbox 3, click the grey circle in the upper right corner to open the connection window.
- From the drop-down, select Connect Locally
, and then click Connect
.NOTE: When the connection is successfully established, the grey circle becomes green.
- Click the green circle to close the connection window.
- Return to the procedure that required a laptop with Toolbox 3 connection to the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.