It’s on you since it’s widely known now that Tesla removed the USS on 2023 MY and M3.
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2023 Model Y no USS discussion, incl. Discussion of Tesla Vision Firmware
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2023 Model Y no USS discussion, incl. Discussion of Tesla Vision Firmware
Hi All, want to open this thread for owner who had 2023 model Y with no ultrasonic sensor (USS). Now car does not have park assist to show the distance in garage. News saying we will be waiting on a Tesla Vision solution. Let's collect information together in this thread and share with others.teslamotorsclub.com
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Dogs_In_A_Pile
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The age old trick of hanging a tennis ball or wiffle golf ball on a string from the ceiling and adjusting it so it just touches the windshield at your desired stopping point still works.
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Falcon73
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Yeah, we are using the tennis ball trick now. I will direct more comments on the USS issue on the main thread. Thanks all.
Falcon73
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As a new and former MYLR owner, this removal came as a surprise. I was thinking they may have removed the stalks but thankfully no on that. So, yeah they got me on the removal of the USS. I also hit the water heater in the garage with our new MYLR, waiting for the usual indicators and beeps. Wow Tesla, seriously?
I read this entire thread and we are still waiting for maybe Tesla Vision to bail us out. But for now, at least in the garage, we are using the
'ol tennis ball trick. It's silly that a car that's supposedly so advanced needs a "tennis ball parking sensor."
I don't gauge short distances well so the problem for me is especially in the front. On cars w/o front USS I tend to drive into the bushes on public parking all too frequently. I'm going to grab one of those Type-S cameras I've seen at Costco if they didn't sell out already and use it in the front.
Type S Parking Assist Camera
Guess I have to use a front license plate now...
Is there a way to use the top front camera when driving? A front bumper camera would be much better, however, so I will add one.
I read this entire thread and we are still waiting for maybe Tesla Vision to bail us out. But for now, at least in the garage, we are using the
'ol tennis ball trick. It's silly that a car that's supposedly so advanced needs a "tennis ball parking sensor."
I don't gauge short distances well so the problem for me is especially in the front. On cars w/o front USS I tend to drive into the bushes on public parking all too frequently. I'm going to grab one of those Type-S cameras I've seen at Costco if they didn't sell out already and use it in the front.
Type S Parking Assist Camera
Guess I have to use a front license plate now...
Is there a way to use the top front camera when driving? A front bumper camera would be much better, however, so I will add one.
Falcon73
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Looks like my separate thread was merged, thank you.
As a suggestion can we add "parking sensors" to the title for those like me who aren't familiar with the term "USS" ...until I posted? Thanks!
As a suggestion can we add "parking sensors" to the title for those like me who aren't familiar with the term "USS" ...until I posted? Thanks!
I dunno, it does seem a bit unreasonable to place the onus on the customer to keep track of every feature deletion after he or she places an order.
The OP never stated when they ordered their car. You’re assuming they ordered it prior to Tesla making the decision to remove USS.
Falcon73
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We ordered it the night prices dropped and got it just over a week later. So, even if ours is on me, what about everyone else?
Let's talk about how to fix the problem please.
There you go. You purchased the Y after the USS were removed. Therefore the onus is on you, the buyer to research that the vehicle has the options you want/need, not expecting they do.
As fast as how to fix the problem. The only real solution is to use your mirrors and cameras. If pulling in to the garage is your biggest issue. Reverse in so you can use your rearview camera to gauge the distance you have from the rear wall of the garage.
The USS are nice, but there are easy solutions. It may require you make a change to your parking habits, but they’re not impossible changes to make.
If you purchased after October 2022, you really have nothing to complain about since it was known your Y wouldn’t have USS.
The real solution is all around view. Way better than USS which will still allow you to run into curbs and anything else too low for the USS to "see". But that would require a camera on the front grill.
All around view is just a bunch of camera views stitched together. And the issue is that we have no way of seeing what's just in front of the vehicle on any mirror or camera, because the camera that would be able to see stuff in that location doesn't exist. As far as a mirror view, such a mirror would have to be in front of and above the grill, which would make it difficult to put there without affecting aerodynamics or obstructing the driver's view, unless it is on a motorized arm.
Big Moe
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Thank you Madsen:
I was able to find a body shop to do a perfect repair for $500.00.
Big Moe
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I meant my 2023. I keep my head back to the headrest and line up my front 2" below the line I made. This gives me pleanty of room in the front and rear. The tennis ball idea rules! It's the best!
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