Getting frustrated at car wash

[trek96]

Ok so then what is the *correct* process for a car wash like this? I almost went through one the other day but the line was too long. I just a$$umed I just had to put it in car wash mode and it would be fine.

The correct way to do this is when the R1 is lined up to go through the wash on the conveyor, you (or employee) push the car wash button, shift to neutral and exit the vehicle. I’ve watched them so this multiple times and it’s been fine. Make sure to bring an extra key as you don’t want to have to leave your phone in the car (learned that one on the first wash). It appears (though Rivian support could not verify) that by bucking the driver belt, standard practice on many cars at washes, tells the R1 someone is driving. Since it’s not on park it locks the doors as soon as the door is shut to go through the wash. On the other side you have a rolling ev with no way to get into it.
On mine since my actual key fob was locked in the truck, someone had to come and inflate a bag in the b pillar to pull the top of the door away from the pillar enough to get a flexible rod it and pull the door handle open.
Just be aware that in car was mode the door handles stay flush even while unlocked. You have to manually activate them by pushing the front in and having the backs pop out. Then pull as usual.
Trust me in saying everyone at my car wash now knows to never buckle a Rivian seat belt!

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[Steve A.]

The correct way to do this is when the R1 is lined up to go through the wash on the conveyor, you (or employee) push the car wash button, shift to neutral and exit the vehicle. I’ve watched them so this multiple times and it’s been fine. Make sure to bring an extra key as you don’t want to have to leave your phone in the car (learned that one on the first wash). It appears (though Rivian support could not verify) that by bucking the driver belt, standard practice on many cars at washes, tells the R1 someone is driving. Since it’s not on park it locks the doors as soon as the door is shut to go through the wash. On the other side you have a rolling ev with no way to get into it.
On mine since my actual key fob was locked in the truck, someone had to come and inflate a bag in the b pillar to pull the top of the door away from the pillar enough to get a flexible rod it and pull the door handle open.
Just be aware that in car was mode the door handles stay flush even while unlocked. You have to manually activate them by pushing the front in and having the backs pop out. Then pull as usual.
Trust me in saying everyone at my car wash now knows to never buckle a Rivian seat belt!

Just to clarify, do you have to leave the key fob IN the vehicle when you exit?

 

[BeanEW]

The exact same thing happened to me at a carwash about nine months ago.

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/car-wash-mode-locked-me-out.10340/

I believe it was some sequence that the carwashing people did to trigger that. From that day and on, I have not use that type of carwashes and the main thing is always keep the fob and don't leave it in the car (use the card).

I also believe your car has a communication module problem; it may require a hard-reset (total disconnection of power) and only can be done at SC.

Good luck!

 

[trek96]

The exact same thing happened to me at a carwash about nine months ago.

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/car-wash-mode-locked-me-out.10340/

I believe it was some sequence that the carwashing people did to trigger that. From that day and on, I have not use that type of carwashes and the main thing is always keep the fob and don't leave it in the car (use the card).

I also believe your car has a communication module problem; it may require a hard-reset (total disconnection of power) and only can be done at SC.

Good luck!

Thanks. My phone stopped being able
To communicate with the truck a few days ago. So I’m down to just the fob. Rivian is trying to get me an appointment asap. Even the fob sometimes take 4 or 5 clicks to get it to unlock.

 

[azbill]

I've never been to a car wash where I've had to get out of the truck. IDK that I'd like some car wash person driving my truck around.

They have some where I live but never used them with the Rivian. I use the ones where I sit inside.

I had an issue going through a carwash the first time, where the truck was in neutral but still engaged auto-hold and was dragging the rear tires. Why doesn't carwash mode turn that off? I think to avoid it I have to select Park first, then neutral.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Here in California

I use quick quack , I drive thru bin mode retract the mirrors as there side mop brushes will grab the mirror and will pop forward.

there is no bottom or lower soft mop brushes or bottom spray, this location stills needs hands on scrubbing, and there wheel cleaning sucks

Should probably stay away from those guys

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