It's good if you find a good use to the ports. myself just use the USB A ports for controller and external hard which I can play media files.
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2022 Model Y - USB Data Ports - USB-A Glovebox Only
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A quick, welcome update: Back in June I was a little bummed that I didn't get certain video games - Sonic, Cuphead, Cat Quest etc, because my new MY lacked a center console USB port. Those games were downloaded yesterday! And, can confirm can play them with a $16 Logitech F310 game controller, plugged into the USB port in glovebox. My kid is having a blast with Cat Quest. Best car ever.
I've got a December 2021 Model Y, with no USB data on the center console USB ports...I think my car was built just a few weeks late for that, and a few weeks early for the AMD Ryzen and the lithium 12V battery.
I finally got the update a couple weeks ago that installed the controller-required games. First tried a Nintendo Switch controller plugged into the glove box, but couldn't get that to work. Tried an XBox One controller in the glove box and that worked great. Kids liked Sonic and loved Cat Quest.
I was originally planning to order the Tesla OEM module with data connection, but I could not figure out how to remove the panel in the console without the tool. Prying with a screwdriver and other tools just made me feel like I was going to break the panel. So, I figured: why not spend the extra money and go for the bigger upgrade?
So, I bought the Carrkoopy replacement off Amazon, linked in this thread.
A few notes:
1) Panel removal was pretty tough for me. Initially inserting the tool, the handle points up. Rotating down to horizontal felt like it was catching a bit...had to push harder than expected just to rotate it to horizontal, and then the tool sortof clicked into place. Then, it took me several tries of pulling to get the panel to release at all. Sitting in the passenger footwell as somebody suggested. Pulling hard, trying not to bash the screen, and having the retracted console cover trying to close back on my wrists. Eventually, I pulled hard enough that the bottom 2 clips holding the panel released, and the tool completely slipped free of the panel. Took me a moment to realize I had succeeded...at first I thought the tool might have bent or broken. After that, it took some manual wrestling, jamming my fingers behind the panel and pulling in different directions, to get the top 3 clips to release.
2) For me, all of the metal clips stayed attached to the car. I noticed one had bent notably, so I reached behind it and pushed it out of its socket, and used some needle nose pliers to unbend it a bit, then put it back on place.
3) Holding the old and new panels side by side, the Carrkoopy panel looks to be flocked a darker black than the original Tesla part...but once installed the new panel looks to match perfectly inside the console.
4) There's not a lot of space to get the cables attached to the new panel. Small hands are helpful...some folks might need the help of a spouse or kiddo.
5) Not only was the USB data cable taped to the power cable, but it was also wrapped around in a way that made it seem quite short. I got it untaped, but then couldn't get it to reach the port on the new Carrkoopy part. Took me a while before I looked in there with a light and realized I could get another inch or two by unwrapping it from the power cable.
Overall, the process is simple...but I had just a few frustrations that slowed me down.
I tested out the two USB-C charging ports, and both could "Turbo" charge my phone (old Moto X4). One of the USB-C ports is supposed to be capable of pushing 65 Watts, so I think it should be able to charge a reasonable laptop equipped with USB-C charging, but I haven't tried that yet.
I am mildly worried that it's probably not a good idea to pull max power from several of the charging and USB ports on this after-market module, since that would be more power than Tesla intended...so if a beefy laptop is ever charging, I'll probably avoid simultaneously charging from the other ports in the center console. I don't want to be the guinea pig on that...
I also tried my phone on the regular USB ports, and all 4 of those ports successfully started slow charging.
Finally, I got a couple USB cables and two X-Box One controllers, and plugged those into the regular USB ports. Played a few rounds of 2-player Beach Buggy Racing, both players using the wires controllers successfully.
Adding data back to the center console is definitely a worthwhile upgrade, and the added benefits of extra ports and faster charging on the Carrkoopy module from Amazon is a nice upgrade that adds more flexibility without needing an additional USB hub.
Many thanks to all the wise posters above who got this all figured out!
I finally got the update a couple weeks ago that installed the controller-required games. First tried a Nintendo Switch controller plugged into the glove box, but couldn't get that to work. Tried an XBox One controller in the glove box and that worked great. Kids liked Sonic and loved Cat Quest.
I was originally planning to order the Tesla OEM module with data connection, but I could not figure out how to remove the panel in the console without the tool. Prying with a screwdriver and other tools just made me feel like I was going to break the panel. So, I figured: why not spend the extra money and go for the bigger upgrade?
So, I bought the Carrkoopy replacement off Amazon, linked in this thread.
A few notes:
1) Panel removal was pretty tough for me. Initially inserting the tool, the handle points up. Rotating down to horizontal felt like it was catching a bit...had to push harder than expected just to rotate it to horizontal, and then the tool sortof clicked into place. Then, it took me several tries of pulling to get the panel to release at all. Sitting in the passenger footwell as somebody suggested. Pulling hard, trying not to bash the screen, and having the retracted console cover trying to close back on my wrists. Eventually, I pulled hard enough that the bottom 2 clips holding the panel released, and the tool completely slipped free of the panel. Took me a moment to realize I had succeeded...at first I thought the tool might have bent or broken. After that, it took some manual wrestling, jamming my fingers behind the panel and pulling in different directions, to get the top 3 clips to release.
2) For me, all of the metal clips stayed attached to the car. I noticed one had bent notably, so I reached behind it and pushed it out of its socket, and used some needle nose pliers to unbend it a bit, then put it back on place.
3) Holding the old and new panels side by side, the Carrkoopy panel looks to be flocked a darker black than the original Tesla part...but once installed the new panel looks to match perfectly inside the console.
4) There's not a lot of space to get the cables attached to the new panel. Small hands are helpful...some folks might need the help of a spouse or kiddo.
5) Not only was the USB data cable taped to the power cable, but it was also wrapped around in a way that made it seem quite short. I got it untaped, but then couldn't get it to reach the port on the new Carrkoopy part. Took me a while before I looked in there with a light and realized I could get another inch or two by unwrapping it from the power cable.
Overall, the process is simple...but I had just a few frustrations that slowed me down.
I tested out the two USB-C charging ports, and both could "Turbo" charge my phone (old Moto X4). One of the USB-C ports is supposed to be capable of pushing 65 Watts, so I think it should be able to charge a reasonable laptop equipped with USB-C charging, but I haven't tried that yet.
I am mildly worried that it's probably not a good idea to pull max power from several of the charging and USB ports on this after-market module, since that would be more power than Tesla intended...so if a beefy laptop is ever charging, I'll probably avoid simultaneously charging from the other ports in the center console. I don't want to be the guinea pig on that...
I also tried my phone on the regular USB ports, and all 4 of those ports successfully started slow charging.
Finally, I got a couple USB cables and two X-Box One controllers, and plugged those into the regular USB ports. Played a few rounds of 2-player Beach Buggy Racing, both players using the wires controllers successfully.
Adding data back to the center console is definitely a worthwhile upgrade, and the added benefits of extra ports and faster charging on the Carrkoopy module from Amazon is a nice upgrade that adds more flexibility without needing an additional USB hub.
Many thanks to all the wise posters above who got this all figured out!
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I did this install today on a 2023 Model Y. Tried to order all 3 parts via service center request in the app for pickup at the service center. They sent me an invoice showing that only the ports and console cable were available and it would cost about $52, which I approved. I spent about $16 on Amazon for the cable linked above and a set of car panel removal tools.
I shaved off the outer thick rubber on each end of the 5 pin mini USB using a hobby knife until it fit.
Since the Tesla part doesn't come with the console removal tool, I used the plastic crowbar tool slipped into the top left corner and was relatively easy to pop the three top clips and it was a little scary trying to get the bottom two to release but they did.
For the short Tesla USB cable part, I was just able to feed it back up from the passenger side panel exposure into an opening on the front right side of the inside of the console. There were two or three white plugs on the cable to secure it but I don't think it followed the OEM routing to use it (according to the Tesla service manual I looked at, it looked like you have to fully remove a bunch of the console to route the short cable the factory way)...I was able to hang the female port end of the short cable from the appropriate snap-in hole in the opening from the passenger side foot well after plugging on the Amazon cable and routing it the rest of the way around the foot well behind the panels to the MCU. The cable was too long so I coiled a few 3-inch loops with a twist tie and pushed it out of the way behind the panel. I think it might actually be just long enough to use just the Amazon cable and not the short Tesla extension cable, which works save a few bucks, but I didn't try it...
The first time I booted up the car before closing everything up it wasn't recognizing the console USB data so I had to power off and check the connections again. I hadn't gotten the kind Amazon cable plugged in securely in the female port of the short Tesla extension cable. That fixed, I booted up the car and everything worked!
Hope these details help anyone else looking to do this. Good luck!
I shaved off the outer thick rubber on each end of the 5 pin mini USB using a hobby knife until it fit.
Since the Tesla part doesn't come with the console removal tool, I used the plastic crowbar tool slipped into the top left corner and was relatively easy to pop the three top clips and it was a little scary trying to get the bottom two to release but they did.
For the short Tesla USB cable part, I was just able to feed it back up from the passenger side panel exposure into an opening on the front right side of the inside of the console. There were two or three white plugs on the cable to secure it but I don't think it followed the OEM routing to use it (according to the Tesla service manual I looked at, it looked like you have to fully remove a bunch of the console to route the short cable the factory way)...I was able to hang the female port end of the short cable from the appropriate snap-in hole in the opening from the passenger side foot well after plugging on the Amazon cable and routing it the rest of the way around the foot well behind the panels to the MCU. The cable was too long so I coiled a few 3-inch loops with a twist tie and pushed it out of the way behind the panel. I think it might actually be just long enough to use just the Amazon cable and not the short Tesla extension cable, which works save a few bucks, but I didn't try it...
The first time I booted up the car before closing everything up it wasn't recognizing the console USB data so I had to power off and check the connections again. I hadn't gotten the kind Amazon cable plugged in securely in the female port of the short Tesla extension cable. That fixed, I booted up the car and everything worked!
Hope these details help anyone else looking to do this. Good luck!
ElectricAnt54
Active Member
Nice! I highly suggest getting a small factor USB-C storage stick and seeing if you can get any of your favorite songs in uncompressed flac audio format from a place like hdtracks or if you have your own nice quality mp3 music, etc. So nice to get away from Bluetooth compression and other forms of lower quality audio.
Where were you able to find the OEM part number for sale? Does Tesla have this available on their site? Did you buy it on Ebay?
WhiteOnWhiteMY
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howardnj
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^^^
I used this one. Works fine!
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I used this one. Works fine!
Console Data Transmission Module
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You can place a service request in the Tesla app for "Other" and request to purchase the following two parts:
$34 - Data Module: 1755200-00-B
$15 - Data Cable (18 Inches or So, Data Box -> Lower Center Console): 1100827-00-C
Then you just pick them up and pay when they are available.
$34 - Data Module: 1755200-00-B
$15 - Data Cable (18 Inches or So, Data Box -> Lower Center Console): 1100827-00-C
Then you just pick them up and pay when they are available.
this is great, thanks for the info
having an OEM Module is vastly preferable, great work!
i'll update with a more plug n play cable when i get to this.
The ends look identical in that photo, so I don't think it will matter. Is that the oem cable which Tesla wouldn't let us order, which more securely locks into the computer and the 18ish inch cable from the center console?
cmy4x4
Member
What is the part number for the 6ft cable that you ordered from Tesla? Too many conflicting posts in this thread.
cmy4x4
Member
Thanks for the quick reply, but I think item #11 that you are referring to is the 18" cable. I believe that @EVLR is saying that the cable they acquired is 6' long and does not require the additional cable that @WhiteOnWhiteMY is referring to in their post. Am I just interpreting their posts incorrectly? I have not opened up my M3 yet to see if I even need the cables, but would like to be prepared before ordering anything.
WhiteOnWhiteMY
Member
That item is the 18” one. The OEM 6’ one from MCU to lower console is only apart of the J wiring harness from the factory from my discussions from Tesla. The individual part number doesn’t even appear in the catalog whatsoever, only in the wiring harness diagram.
Edit: To clarify, sometime in 2022 or 2021, they adjusted the J wiring harness in the passenger footwell to no longer include the 6’ cable. Part removed from the harness: 1521277-00-A
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WhiteOnWhiteMY
Member
Updating this, I had an idea this morning and will be reaching out to see if they can make this happen. Found the same wire harness for M3 and interestingly, this harness has different part numbers for the 6' USB cable. I am submitting a service request to purchase part 1091281-00-C (which appears in EPC) as a substitute for 1521277-00-A since that does not exist in EPC whatsoever. Will report back what they say. For those who are in an RHD country, the part number you may want to ask for is 1466096-00-A.
Model 3 (J Harness in Yellow):
Model Y:
I have a M3LR delivered June 2021 2022. I know for sure data isn't connected. I haven't cracked mine open yet to see if the USB cable is in the wiring harness but I would much prefer to order OEM parts and cables if it comes down it. The locking USB looks way better. Sorta confused on what parts I would need to order though.
I did watch a YouTube video where it seemed like even if the USB is taped up in the wiring harness, that doesn't necessarily mean it's connected to the MCU. This video showed what looked like an extension to go from about midway (where the wiring harness USB ended) to the MCU.
I did watch a YouTube video where it seemed like even if the USB is taped up in the wiring harness, that doesn't necessarily mean it's connected to the MCU. This video showed what looked like an extension to go from about midway (where the wiring harness USB ended) to the MCU.
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