Adding data to centre console ports

[Ernest H]

Jan22 MIC built M3 RWD. Centre console USB-C ports without data. Just removed the panel and saw the Mini-B male plug taped to the harness. Yes, I can order from Tesla part number 1755200-00-B, or ship from Tparts via Aliexpress/ebay.

However, has anyone tried simply getting an extension Mini-B female socket to USB-A female socket, so that you can simply plug a normal USB-A thumbdrive to play music directly? Or does it have to go through the built-in module?

I find the USB-C drive too bulky and sticks out too much if it plugs in the original ports, and that USB-A drives like Sandisk Ultra Fit doesn't extrude as much.

Difficult part is to find the old Mini-B female to USB-A female with data.

 

[tapau]

I got the module from Tparts. If you're looking for a super flat USB-C drive maybe try this one. I think you'll need to order 'Type B'

https://www.amazon.com/USB-Flash-Drive-Remorui-Waterproof/dp/B09WTRY9W2

 

[Fender]

I've seen a guy on a french forum using only the plus with a mini-usb to usb-a adaptor, it worked for little usb sticks but the power is lower than a normal USB port (additional power comes from the DC harness which plugs to the module as well...)

 

[Ernest H]

re: the super flat USB-C drive, cool, never seen one before. will look into it.
re: the mini usb to usb-a adaptor, yes, I'm also guessing it won't be massively powered, but since it is merely the data cable, it should still be able to read/write music from the USB drive. Have just ordered an adaptor from eBay hopefully getting here in Aust in about.. 2 weeks.

 

[Fender]

"plus" meant "plug" as you already understood

 

[Ernest H]

"plus" meant "plug" as you already understood

yes I did.

 

[deuskid]

would this work?

Amazon.com

 

[Ernest H]

would this work?

Amazon.com

That's similar to what I have in Australia just different model name

 

[deuskid]

will this allow a music thumb drive to play in a 2022 M3?

Amazon.com

 

[jjrandorin]

will this allow a music thumb drive to play in a 2022 M3?

Amazon.com

Not from the center ports, no.

 

[deuskid]

Not from the center ports, no.

sadness

 

[Ernest H]

I can only speak from the MIC M3 RWD Jan22 built, other regions' / dates' builts may differ. On mine, the two USB-C inside console don't have data (because the controller isn't USB connected - shortage, etc, and if you're lucky there is the USB Mini-B plug taped to harness); and the two USB-C beneath the rear air vent is also power-only. By adding a Tesla-ordered controller or from Tparts, you can simply plug the USB Mini-B into the controller to gain data access for the two USB-C inside the front console. From what I know, even by adding this, the two USB-C beneath the air vent is still power-only. Don't remember seeing a USB socket on that rear controller. whether you want to simply add a simple hub or the one you found on Amazon, it will still depend on whether the port has data initially.

Alternatively, you can use just 1 USB drive inside the glove with multiple partitions, so that you can use it for Sentry as well as Music. See my other thread. 2022 MIC RWD glove box USB, it slides?

 

[tapau]

will this allow a music thumb drive to play in a 2022 M3?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09T7B1MK1/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A2RM63G8BPH6AT&psc=1[/URL

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[Randy-12]

sadness

If you have the wire inside under the console this part from Tparts will give you back the data, but only if the wire is still there.
It was in my April 24, 2022 built Model 3 RWD

Console Data Transmission Module

Install the Tesla Model 3 & Y Console Data Transmission Module to recover the data transmission function at your USB ports. Browse our collection today!

tparts.us

 

[tapau]

will this allow a music thumb drive to play in a 2022 M3?

Amazon.com

If you have the connector in the car (like in the first picture) and buy/replace the module from Tparts, then you can use the hub from Amazon and it should play music.

That's what I did, I didn't buy the hub, but I did replace my non-data USB-C ports and bought from Tparts and now I play my music from them.

 

[deuskid]

I can only speak from the MIC M3 RWD Jan22 built, other regions' / dates' builts may differ. On mine, the two USB-C inside console don't have data (because the controller isn't USB connected - shortage, etc, and if you're lucky there is the USB Mini-B plug taped to harness); and the two USB-C beneath the rear air vent is also power-only. By adding a Tesla-ordered controller or from Tparts, you can simply plug the USB Mini-B into the controller to gain data access for the two USB-C inside the front console. From what I know, even by adding this, the two USB-C beneath the air vent is still power-only. Don't remember seeing a USB socket on that rear controller. whether you want to simply add a simple hub or the one you found on Amazon, it will still depend on whether the port has data initially.

Alternatively, you can use just 1 USB drive inside the glove with multiple partitions, so that you can use it for Sentry as well as Music. See my other thread. 2022 MIC RWD glove box USB, it slides?

New owner here... never seen a reference to MIC. What is that?

@Ernest H

 

[jjrandorin]

New owner here... never seen a reference to MIC. What is that?

@Ernest H

"Made in China". International buyers of these vehicles mention when their car was made in china vs the US with that acronym. Its not relevant to anyone in the US since no one in the US has a Tesla was built in china.

 

[Ernest H]

correct, us in Australia have ours shipped from Shanghai Gigafactory since late 2021 or early 2022

 

[Ernest H]

I've seen a guy on a french forum using only the plus with a mini-usb to usb-a adaptor, it worked for little usb sticks but the power is lower than a normal USB port (additional power comes from the DC harness which plugs to the module as well...)

hi @Fender which forum did you see this from?

 

[Ernest H]

Reporting back to this - have just received a female usb mini B to female USB A adapter. Unfortunately doesn't seem recognize the USB (have tried different USB drives) though i can see the light on the USB drive lighting up. Hmm... Will consider removing the glovebox and work on extending the socket.