2022/2023 Model 3 Mass After Market Install

[mrluke]

About to embark on a mass install of a variety of goody's
Basically bought most of this stuff last year and wanted to wait until i got everything before i installed it all.

I only want to remove the panels once !

Here is what i have

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Random Parts inc
Solid State Relay ( for dashcam )
Wires
Cig adapter multi port

Here is what i have removed from my interior so far

Passenger side footwell trim

passenger side carpet trim side

Driver side bottom trim

Center console trim ( So far )

Tesla USB Module removed and Tparts module fitted

Found a surprise Guest, the USB datacable is there already ( well one end of it ) i thought they removed all traces of the USB cable ?

 

[Durzel]

Following with interest

How hard did you find it taking off the panel underneath the glovebox? I'm looking to piggyback off the ambient lighting to install an LED strip to light up the rear seat footwells, but I'll be damned if I can work out how to remove the trim piece, even after removing the 3 screws it won't budge.

Also regards the USB cable - some cars still had the cable in situ, and just needed to be plugged into a data-enabled USB hub, other later cars they took the cable out of the loom completely and you have to wire one up to the MCU yourself.

 

[mrluke]

Following with interest

How hard did you find it taking off the panel underneath the glovebox? I'm looking to piggyback off the ambient lighting to install an LED strip to light up the rear seat footwells, but I'll be damned if I can work out how to remove the trim piece, even after removing the 3 screws it won't budge.

Also regards the USB cable - some cars still had the cable in situ, and just needed to be plugged into a data-enabled USB hub, other later cars they took the cable out of the loom completely and you have to wire one up to the MCU yourself.

I used this video and it helped a lot ! ( requires quite a bit of force )

Regarding the USB , My model 3 is only 3 months old. Suprised they put the cables back in !

 

[Durzel]

You're very lucky then, although I think Tparts do offer a cable to refit, but either way its more work.

Thanks for the tip.

 

[mrluke]

You're very lucky then, although I think Tparts do offer a cable to refit, but either way its more work.

Thanks for the tip.

Sorry should have specified , only 1/2 the usb run is there, you still need a usb cable ran into the MCU and the other end plugs into the already fitted lead.

I was just more suprised as last i read was they removed it fully.

 

[The_Cable_Guy]

as you've said i believe only part of the USB cable is there and doesnt run back to the MCU.

I have a cable i need to install with my module, but to be honest, i dont know if i can be bothered to even install it now, i cant see the need for it.

 

[Durzel]

Other than for game controllers it's not exactly pressing. Having said that it would mess with my zen knowing that there you could make the ports data-enabled just by running that cable.

 

[zag164]

Do you know what the Tesla warranty situation is with these? I would be concerned that plugging in non-Tesla devices would invalidate the warranty should you need to take the car to a service centre at some point.

 

[doats1]

YMMV, but they generally only refuse warranty claims if they deem the issue to be directly caused by whatever has been fitted by you.

 

[Mr H]

YMMV, but they generally only refuse warranty claims if they deem the issue to be directly caused by whatever has been fitted by you.

in other words ' remove it before you take the car in and keep schtum'

 

[mrluke]

OK got a few more bits installed today . But really struggling to find a switched 12v source/trigger for a relay . Anyone know of a easy one on a 2022 M3 ? Already have a Always live 12v and Negative from the Cig lighter.

 

[Durzel]

Just FYI the 12v from the cigarette lighter is not always live, it switches off when the car goes to sleep.

 

[mrluke]

Just FYI the 12v from the cigarette lighter is not always live, it switches off when the car goes to sleep.

Thanks , only problem is if the car is in sentry mode wont the camera stay active ?

 

[mrluke]

maybe the cable mentioned in the following video would be the easiest ? i already have access to that loom

 

[Durzel]

Thanks , only problem is if the car is in sentry mode wont the camera stay active ?

If the car is awake, the cigarette lighter 12v will be on. So, if you have Sentry on it’ll be live.

There is (or was, still should be) a permanent 12v live behind the drivers side footwell trim. It’s mentioned here in this video:

I think the voltage drops to 9v when the car is asleep but should be enough to keep a dashcam on.

This is assuming you want a permanent 12v live of course. If you’re running a dashcam off of it and you just want some “walk away” power, then the cigarette lighter 12v is probably fine because the car won’t instantly sleep when you leave anyway, it’ll stay awake for a minimum 15 mins, possibly longer after a drive.

 

[mrluke]

If the car is awake, the cigarette lighter 12v will be on. So, if you have Sentry on it’ll be live.

There is (or was, still should be) a permanent 12v live behind the drivers side footwell trim. It’s mentioned here in this video:

I think the voltage drops to 9v when the car is asleep but should be enough to keep a dashcam on.

This is assuming you want a permanent 12v live of course. If you’re running a dashcam off of it and you just want some “walk away” power, then the cigarette lighter 12v is probably fine because the car won’t instantly sleep when you leave anyway, it’ll stay awake for a minimum 15 mins, possibly longer after a drive.

Thanks .

I gave up trying to find a switched cable and relay . Instead just used the Cig lighter cables with a inline fuse and a 5c/USB converter.

My car sentry is off when at work and home so it turns off fine then

 

[mrluke]

Front dashcam is now wired in, Still need to connect the rear

 

[Durzel]

Admire your drive to rip apart your nearly new car!

It took me almost 4 months to build up the courage to swap my console, and it took 3.5 hours in the end.

 

[mrluke]

Admire your drive to rip apart your nearly new car!

It took me almost 4 months to build up the courage to swap my console, and it took 3.5 hours in the end.

Haha sadly all the mods required it so thought id try and do it in one go !

Rear dashcam and swivel screen mount now left then i put it all back together

 

[mrluke]

While the passenger kickplate is off ( hardest part to remove by far )

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