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2021 Center Console Retrofit

Discussion in 'Model 3: Interior & Exterior' started by superbaka, Feb 28, 2021.

  1. superbaka

    superbaka Member

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    Anyone look into swapping out the old center console for the new one?

    Fingers crossed this is possible..

    Didn't find a thread on this yet. Thanks in advance!
     
  2. JohnnyEV

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    I just picked up a 2021 M3P on 2/27 and I don't know if this has been said or not but there are no longer any USB's in the front console. 20210228_201555.jpg
     
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    look from the opposite side of the camera. they just moved the USB ports
     
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  4. JohnnyEV

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    Ah Thanks sure enough 2xUSB-C they blend in really well :D
     
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    Yes it has been done. Someone posted retrofit instructions/costs on the forum last week. Use the search function.
     
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    Be very careful, the authorization unit that reads the key cards is within the console. A replacement costs a fortune because it contains that unit, and if you switch without having a tech reprogram it you'll be stranded. Daerik has a video on Youtube about such a replacement. Listen to that video carefully first.
     
  7. superbaka

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    Only found a thread where a guy said he paid ~$900 and "swapped the card reader".

    If anyone has instructions, photos or experiences swapping the console, please post them here.

    - What happens to USB ports?
    - Is card reader physically swappable or must be reprogrammed?

    cheers
     
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    That’s the one. He swapped in the new console and used the card reader from the old one.
     
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    Is the overall storage smaller than the older one? I keep a full size 9mm in mine and hate for the space to be smaller and not fit.
     
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