What is the most practical way to shut down a roadster for shipping? Assume the usual 4 to 8 weeks of shipping by sea, and somebody non-technical at the other end (but able to follow simple instructions to bring the car back to life). Something to reduce vampire drain, and possible bricking of the battery (in particular if the car gets held up in customs, or some other delay drags on).
I've seen several suggestions:
Option #2 seems scary as hell to me. It is reliant on a tiny microswitch for safety (with the cover off, those 400V connectors are visible). I see someone reaching in, accidentally pushing down on the microswitch, and ...
Option #3 seems workable. It will shutdown most systems. However, what happens to the drain on the main and little 12v batteries? Presumably the main pack will be ok. But, are the VMS and VDS now powered from the little 12V battery? Will this kill the 12V battery?
Option #4 seems scary. Charge to range mode full before putting it on the container, and 4 weeks should be fine. But beyond that seems scary. Especially if the container is hot, and that little coolant circulation pump is running.
Ideas, suggestions, comments, welcome.
I've seen several suggestions:
- Inhibit APS, pull the service disconnect, and disconnect the little 12V battery in the wheel arch.
- Remove the PEM cover (so the microswitch is popped, and main battery isolated).
- Inhibit APS.
- Just leave it as is - it will be fine.
Option #2 seems scary as hell to me. It is reliant on a tiny microswitch for safety (with the cover off, those 400V connectors are visible). I see someone reaching in, accidentally pushing down on the microswitch, and ...
Option #3 seems workable. It will shutdown most systems. However, what happens to the drain on the main and little 12v batteries? Presumably the main pack will be ok. But, are the VMS and VDS now powered from the little 12V battery? Will this kill the 12V battery?
Option #4 seems scary. Charge to range mode full before putting it on the container, and 4 weeks should be fine. But beyond that seems scary. Especially if the container is hot, and that little coolant circulation pump is running.
Ideas, suggestions, comments, welcome.