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    Tree vs Mirror = Rabbit hole

    Yeah I considered 3d printing something but unfortunately the plastic carrier also is a visible part and probably would be noticable to the next owner! Otherwise yeah all these options are on the table, was hoping buying the subassembly might be possible. Seems no unless anyone can find it...
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    DIY Trailer Harness for Model Y

    My car is an early VIN 2020. The pinout is described from corner to corner to avoid confusion of pin number from male to female connector. Neat idea gman99! The chains are still tight but doable, I may improve the placement eventually but for my occasional use I'm okay as-is.
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    DIY Trailer Harness for Model Y

    Sorry for the delayed response! This pinout I made with a multimeter and testing. Notice I mentioned corners in the pinout, this should guide you through getting the pinout correct and avoid any confusion of pin #s between male/female connector. My car is an early VIN 2020 (no heated steering...
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    Tree vs Mirror = Rabbit hole

    I backed my 2020 Model Y mirror into a tree beside my driveway today. As a result I've started digging into replacement options. I was able to take the assembly apart and mostly what needs replacing is a plastic component that acts as a cowl around the mirror: It looks like my options are...
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    DIY Trailer Harness for Model Y

    Thanks, towed my first trailer today and there was just enough room to get chains attached albeit rather tight. Getting the locking hitch pin in place was also a little tricky. Worked well overall! You'll also notice that the trailer attached icon is showing. Uncertain if anything else from...
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    DIY Trailer Harness for Model Y

    And the final install
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    DIY Trailer Harness for Model Y

    You'll see in the pinout of that connector the brake light. Can you use this?
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    DIY Trailer Harness for Model Y

    The harness connected to the oem plug on the tesla:
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    DIY Trailer Harness for Model Y

    I purchased a Model Y Performance in June of last year and opted ot not have the trailer package installed. A year later I've come to realize how useful it would be to tow a trailer with my Y, so I spent some time scraping this site and others on guidance in building a trailering harness that...