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2022 Model 3 USB to USB-c adapters
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Gauss Guzzler
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SpriteM3
Member
If you're trying to charge an iPhone use a USB C to lightening cable such as this
If you're trying to charge an Android, use a USB C to C cable. It probably already came with your phone
If you're trying to charge an older device that uses USB A, pick up an adapter like this
I personally have this
www.temai.tech
I charge my Android phone using a USB C to C cable, I have a USB C to lightening cable for iPhone passengers and I use one of the USB A ports to power my dashcam.
If you're trying to charge an Android, use a USB C to C cable. It probably already came with your phone
If you're trying to charge an older device that uses USB A, pick up an adapter like this
I personally have this
Model 3/Y Dynamic Power Hub
2021-2022 Refresh Console (USB-C + USB-C Ports) 2020 Pre-refresh Console (USB-A + USB-C Ports) For the 2020 Model, the hub needs to connect to the Tesla wireless charging pad to activate fast charging.
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I charge my Android phone using a USB C to C cable, I have a USB C to lightening cable for iPhone passengers and I use one of the USB A ports to power my dashcam.
Gauss Guzzler
Safety Score = 42
BigNick
Infamous Fat Sweaty Guy
The Apple adapter works great with my USB music drive in my center console. My wife and I both have MBPs so we had a spare one of these already.
But if you're one of the people who got screwed by Tesla and have charge-only USB ports in the center console, you're wasting 19 bucks.
SFNM Jack
Fueled by the Sun…
Can anyone recommend a micro-usb-c flash drive? I can’t seem to find one the is super low profile like they have for USB-a 3.0. you know, the little 128gb nubs….
SFNM Jack
Fueled by the Sun…
How do we know if we’re one of those screwed people? I tried a USB-A with a USB-C adapter. No workie. I thought it maybe the adapter. I’d read some don’t work.
If they don't charge, contact your Service Center. They should work the same as the rear ones do.
BigNick
Infamous Fat Sweaty Guy
I suppose the only way to rule out adapter issues is to test a good quality native USB-C drive like a Samsung Duo Plus. The drive itself is USB-C but it has an included adapter for traditional USB port compatibility.
If you’ve been Musked and have charge-only USB-C ports, you still have a drive that can be used with its adapter in a “regular” port.
Somehow that links to the 256GB variant rather than the 128GB that I had intended, but the Amazon product page allows you to choose from several sizes.
SFNM Jack
Fueled by the Sun…
Thx for the info. A bit more detail if you care…. So. My USB-c to lightening charges my phone fine form the console ports and the rear ports. For the other reply above I know about the built in charges. I’m trying get music into the infotainment system w/o using the usb-a port int he glove box. At any rate…. The Phone will not charge form the console ports using the usb-c to usb-a adapters I bought and subsequently returned to Amazon. Now would the USB-a drive light when using the usb-c adapter in the center console. Therefor, I figured the USB-c adapters weren’t comparable. I’m buying a USB-c flash and will tes that way.
So, with all of that said…. If I have been Musked, is there a fix? Can I get an after market hub and install so the console ports work for data and charging. They are pretty effin useless otherwise.
rbcopod
‘22 MYLR MSM FSD
Not exactly your situation because I have a “Musked” or neutered MYLR with the power only console ports. Assuming the Y and 3 share this attribute, I have found the center console ports are finicky when it comes to powering devices. While an Apple usb c to lightning cable worked fine, the usb c to a adapter plugged into a usb a to lighting cable didn’t work. Same for all four usb c ports.
As to a third party fix, there is a possible glimmer of hope. 7.91US $ 62% OFF|For Tesla 2021 Model 3 Model Y Car Wireless Data Transmission Module Functionality Receiver Interior Decoration Accessories Trim|Automotive Interior Stickers| - AliExpress
Another forum member has already opened up the console on a MY made in Fremont and confirmed the orphan cable.
The essential issue is whether the car’s software has inactivated the cable to communicate, in which case the module would be expensive folly. It appears to work in a MIC model based on the video at the Ali website.
Fortunately, a member has volunteered to purchase the module, test it and report back.
You might find this thread helpful.
2022 Model Y - USB Data Ports - USB-A Glovebox Only
Hey, @jjrandorin, you moved some of my posts here to this thread here in the Model Y forum but my posts were about the Model 3 not the Model Y!
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BigNick
Infamous Fat Sweaty Guy
@rbcopod got to this quickly and has far more info than I do. I've never looked for replacment/fix parts, being fortunate enough to have gotten all the functionality already there from the factory (i.e., not Musked.)
My question, however, is if Tesla couldn't get the parts, how can AliExpress get them so quickly to offer as replacements?
My question, however, is if Tesla couldn't get the parts, how can AliExpress get them so quickly to offer as replacements?
Now you're understanding why Tesla couldn't get them...
Most likely they're either not the same thing (even if they're intended to function the same), or there is a limited stock floating around that made it beyond the reach of Tesla's supply chain.
stopcrazypp
Well-Known Member
I'm presuming they are clones, not the actual OEM parts. The listing does not claim they are OEM parts.
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