Which paper? The only surprise in this video is that it still has a connector for the radar (if that's what it is).
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2023 Model 3 without USS and proximity functionality [park assist / summon not available]
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Which paper? The only surprise in this video is that it still has a connector for the radar (if that's what it is).
I have a 2023 and took apart the front to install my HomeLink. There was nothing connected to the radar wiring harness. And I don’t expect radar to come back to Teslas. And if it did, it wouldn’t be for parking.
AnthTony
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Where did you purchase your HomeLink? Did you pay the full $350 to Tesla and install yourself?
I pulled it out of my previous '20 Model 3, and installed it myself in my new car. It was originally installed 3 years ago by Tesla mobile service for $350.
AnthTony
Member
Thanks! I'd love to install it myself, but can't find the part (except Tesla). $350 seems steep to me for something I could easily do myself.
That $350 includes everything, the HomeLink module, bracket, and installation. The HomeLink module alone costs ~$220 from Tesla, if you can buy just the part, vs. buying the kit from the store.
So really it isn't a bad deal. (Of course, if you can get the parts from salvage vehicles that could be much cheaper, though sometimes those parts cost more than buying them from Tesla.)
As @MP3Mike says, the $350 isn't even a bad value because now the used prices creep closer to $250.
The only bad part about having Tesla install it, they put it behind the front bump cover, instead of underneath the frunk tray. Which means it's a PITA if you ever want to remove it later. Getting that front bumper cover off is tough. But for a DIY install you put it under the tub which is very easy to both install and remove in the future.
AnthTony
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Thanks a lot for this feedback. If I go the HomeLink route, I'll definitely have Tesla do it, if it's just a matter of saving $100 and still having to remove the front bumper. I've been enjoying MyQ so far and may end up just sticking with that.
SalisburySam
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Interesting thread. As my 2018 M3 came with both Homelink and a mobile connector, I guess I’ll remove both when I eventually get rid of it and sell them both individually. Likely no benefit to trying the same thing with its radar and ultrasonic sensor suite except maybe to a historic collector.
Tam
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There is no official time of when the update will happen. Tesla says the lack of function is "temporary". Does that means 2023? Your guess is as good as mine.
Valtor
Member
How long did it take the last time they removed the radar for Vision Only cars to regain the missing features? It might give us an idea.
Tam
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It was pretty quick.
NHTSA took the rating off for Tesla radarless cars until a test was done and the rating was restored.
Tam
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Valtor
Member
What if cars without USS already have this new hardware? I mean, why would Tesla remove those sensors just for a couple months and then add a radar back on newer models. This would kill the value of all cars built within this short time frame. Surely there is a secret ingredient we are not aware of, but will soon be unveiled.
Tam
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If the radar was taken off and putting back again, it's not impossible to repeat the same process with sonars: Taking them sonars off and sonars will come back again some day, all thanks to the pure vision.
I'm in the same situation as you. Did your 2023 m3 have the bracket already installed?
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