WhiteOnWhiteMY
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You can order the data module and a cord, but not the second harness and you will need to get a Male to Male Mini USB cable
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2022 Model Y - USB Data Ports - USB-A Glovebox Only
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Bikeman
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Eventually, the newest bluetooth versions will offer lossless music and higher bandwidth, which will allow phones to be used instead of USB drives. Also, the (Tesla) wireless game controllers are due to maybe possibly be available some day eventually (when STEAM arrives?), which may make all this extra cabling and modules mute. But I am amazed how all the Tesla communities are all together solving today's issues with what customers want. Games and music. Pretty simple, isn't it? Sad that Tesla saves nickles and dimes but can't see the cars as we use them. You guys here all ROCK with your perserverance and ingenuity solving what shouldn't even need to be solved.
Thanks for the info And recommendationYou might want to get the TParts data module if your Model Y was made after March 2022 since vehicle might be missing some cables which TParts will supply & Tesla might not & you will have to make your own data cable as outlined in a message before this posting.
However if you want the part from Tesla, in Tesla mobile phone app I opened a service request...service type "other"...clicked on"something else"...a text box appears and I typed that I wanted to order the part #. A few days later I was asked to approve the invoice and then they informed me whenI could come and pick it up. If you live to far away from a SC, perhaps mention this and give them the shipping address. Perhaps they will ship it to you....or not.
Ordered the same as above but I think it only came with one controller. Will see when it shows up.
WhiteOnWhiteMY
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Data Retrofit Complete! It still works on an F546 MY.
Parts:
$34 - Data Module: 1755200-00-B
$15 - Data Cable (18 Inches or So, Data Box -> Lower Center Console): 1100827-00-C
$8.95 - 6ft CablesOnline USB 2.0 Mini-B 5-Pin to Mini-B 5-Pin Male/Male Cable, USB2-5506 (Replaces 1521277-00-A, Lower Console -> MCU cable).
$57.95 - Total
Doing this route adds the benefit of using an OEM module and is quite a bit cheaper than 3rd party solutions but comes with some cons that you need to decide if they are worth the savings. You need to trim the sheathing on the USB connectors; they won't fit into the USCAR connectors out of the box.
I did some extensive research but could not find an appropriate cable that would be plug-and-play, so this cable was the best situation. I did find a Molex-created USCAR mini USB male-to-male connector. IF you are willing to splice this cable to extend it to about 5 feet, it may work! I don't know if these are the appropriate connectors as it appears they can be the correct type of connectors, just mirrored in the incorrect way.
One benefit of using this cable over a USB gender changer is limiting the possibility of a connector becoming unplugged while driving.
You also do not get a trim remover for the center console, so getting the center console trim piece with the databox off is a bit more challenging. You can find different tools to get this piece out; I used a thin pry tool to get the trim remover that came with an old dashcam to get this piece off. You will also need a Torx 20 bit to remove the databox from this piece.
Installation was easy, I could route the OEM USCAR cable reasonably easily, but I couldn't find an easy way to use the included clips on the cable to route it the intended OEM route. You may be able to accomplish this by removing the center console, but unfortunately, I am feeling lazy lol.
Routing the male-to-male USB cable was easy. It's pretty spacious down there!
Forward Console
Footwell
Connector area towards MCU in the footwell
Final Product
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask, I'd be happy to help!
Parts:
$34 - Data Module: 1755200-00-B
$15 - Data Cable (18 Inches or So, Data Box -> Lower Center Console): 1100827-00-C
$8.95 - 6ft CablesOnline USB 2.0 Mini-B 5-Pin to Mini-B 5-Pin Male/Male Cable, USB2-5506 (Replaces 1521277-00-A, Lower Console -> MCU cable).
$57.95 - Total
Doing this route adds the benefit of using an OEM module and is quite a bit cheaper than 3rd party solutions but comes with some cons that you need to decide if they are worth the savings. You need to trim the sheathing on the USB connectors; they won't fit into the USCAR connectors out of the box.
I did some extensive research but could not find an appropriate cable that would be plug-and-play, so this cable was the best situation. I did find a Molex-created USCAR mini USB male-to-male connector. IF you are willing to splice this cable to extend it to about 5 feet, it may work! I don't know if these are the appropriate connectors as it appears they can be the correct type of connectors, just mirrored in the incorrect way.
One benefit of using this cable over a USB gender changer is limiting the possibility of a connector becoming unplugged while driving.
You also do not get a trim remover for the center console, so getting the center console trim piece with the databox off is a bit more challenging. You can find different tools to get this piece out; I used a thin pry tool to get the trim remover that came with an old dashcam to get this piece off. You will also need a Torx 20 bit to remove the databox from this piece.
Installation was easy, I could route the OEM USCAR cable reasonably easily, but I couldn't find an easy way to use the included clips on the cable to route it the intended OEM route. You may be able to accomplish this by removing the center console, but unfortunately, I am feeling lazy lol.
Routing the male-to-male USB cable was easy. It's pretty spacious down there!
Forward Console
Footwell
Connector area towards MCU in the footwell
Final Product
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask, I'd be happy to help!
You need to complete it with a wireless dongle.
WhiteOnWhiteMY
Member
Have a recommendation? I have a Xbox One wireless receiver, but something tells me Tesla doesn't have Xbox wireless receiver drivers already loaded on
I have the same controller as you and I use this.
Mayflash wireless dongle
This one linked comes with the USB A to USB C adapter.
WhiteOnWhiteMY
Member
ElectricAnt54
Active Member
I use powerA wired usb-a controllers if you want to go the chorded route. I have a usb-c to usb-a converter in each usb-c slot always since all my accessories are old usb-a still. I’ll use em till they break.
Since you have that controller I assume you also have Xbox game pass? If so you can play game pass on the browser.Thanks! Nice taste of controller
Does your wired powerA controller work with Sonic in the car? If so can you link to the exact listing you bought?
ElectricAnt54
Active Member
I do not have tesla update 2022.28.X so I do not yet have sonic or cuphead in my car. I’ll reply when I get the update.
This is the powerA controller I bought.
PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox One/Series X|S
Read reviews and buy PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox One/Series X|S at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.
www.target.com
WhiteOnWhiteMY
Member
That’s the plan! I wanna try it out soon!Since you have that controller I assume you also have Xbox game pass? If so you can play game pass on the browser.
I did order the part over the counter from Tesla Service and it was sold to me with no issues. Total came to 52 CAD with tax in Ontario, Canada. Process is rather easy to do the swap. Next time I have service work, I might ask to see if they can update the configuration, but since the missing games were added back with 2022.28.X, I don't think it would do much more than just change the on-screen message when no controller is connected.
IMO totally worth the time. Mine is a early February build so I did not need to get the cable itself, already was there taped with the other one.
IMO totally worth the time. Mine is a early February build so I did not need to get the cable itself, already was there taped with the other one.
TomServo
Active Member
Will new Tesla's play Apple Lossless audio files? I originally partitioned my Samsung T5 for TESLACAM and my iTunes library 450+ CD's copied as Lossless and they would not play. So I'm playing them via BT now.
ElectricAnt54
Active Member
No Apple Lossless audio format support when playing back via usb. I’ve never heard credible sources mention supporting apple’s format. Convert them to flac lossless audio format. I use that in my Tesla. I do not know how to convert as I bought my media in flac format.
Yea what a shame. Lossless audio format getting compressed via Bluetooth compression.
ElectricAnt54
Active Member
I got 2022.28.2 . All the new games work with the wired powerA controller even if controller is plugged in to center console usb-c ports if they have been updated to support power & data.I do not have tesla update 2022.28.X so I do not yet have sonic or cuphead in my car. I’ll reply when I get the update.
This is the powerA controller I bought.
PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox One/Series X|S
Read reviews and buy PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox One/Series X|S at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.
Good write up! Thanks.
I found this tool works well to pull off the center console: Can And Bottle Opener CBO-ANV - The Home Depot
Just got the USB hub part from service center over the counter, as my MYP was delivered before the cable cut off date ( pun intended
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