Adding USB-C data to 2022 model 3

[dcantato]

I’ve had the strangest interactions trying to have the service centers near me in NJ to sell me the parts and/or install.

My first attempt was to install it myself after purchasing the parts. The messages and invoice was all set for pickup. And while picking up they had no idea why it said they could sell them to me. They couldn’t. I left with nothing since I didn’t have time to have them install.

I live near another center as well so I said let’s have them install the parts since I’d be in the area. I get there today and after 45 mins they come out and say they can’t install the parts because they are from an older revision. They promptly sell me the parts I didn’t already have for $40.

Is there any risk to installing the usb port that I’m not understanding?

 

[terranx]

No risk. Tesla just doesn't like doing retrofits.

 

[Soul Surfer]

Could this be an "MCU thing"? Is your 22 on an AMD Rhyzen? I think the MCU might be different, certainly with regards to to CPU, but maybe also in data ports vs charging ports.

 

[Technokrat]

Could this be an "MCU thing"? Is your 22 on an AMD Rhyzen? I think the MCU might be different, certainly with regards to to CPU, but maybe also in data ports vs charging ports.

Whats an MCU? Master Control Unit?

 

[dcantato]

I’m on AMD. Just finished setting it up, worked perfect. And of course after I had all the panels off the long usb cable was already installed just sitting there tucked away

 

[Soul Surfer]

Whats an MCU? Master Control Unit?

Main Computer Unit. I believe it is in charge of the infotainment and other systems. Basically a computer’s motherboard so to speak.

 

[Soul Surfer]

I’m on AMD. Just finished setting it up, worked perfect. And of course after I had all the panels off the long usb cable was already installed just sitting there tucked away

Seriously - Oh wow! Très cool!

 

[stopcrazypp]

I’m on AMD. Just finished setting it up, worked perfect. And of course after I had all the panels off the long usb cable was already installed just sitting there tucked away

Some cars didn't have the cable. There was a while where USB hubs with data were in high demand and Tesla officially were not doing retrofits for cars without data (so they may refuse to install or sell it). It may vary between SCs because their experiences with customers may vary. For example some may have had customers that had failed self installs, some are stricter by the books and may question when you try to buy a part not officially supported by your car (as there can be incompatibility issues sometimes).

 

[Technokrat]

I have requested this install for my 2023 M3 via the app as the SC guy wont tell me anything other than to schedule a service appointment LoL

 

[GBMaryland]

So I have this which I got when I picked up my 2022 model Y… which supposedly will add USB data… just never got around to installing it.

 

[DomDeWild]

So I have this which I got when I picked up my 2022 model Y… which supposedly will add USB data… just never got around to installing it.

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I just bought one of these today, should be here in about a week. I liked the fact that it came with the cable. The install video on their website is pretty good, doesn't look difficult at all. You should put yours in!

 

[dcantato]

I don’t understand why people are buying the aftermarket part when even if you couldn’t get it direct from Tesla (which most people can) you can buy oem on eBay for similar price.

 

[DomDeWild]

I bought it because it came with the cable, and I thought it was a fair price since my car does not have the cable. And the ones I saw on eBay are used with
no cable. I guess you always take a chance either way.