Well I don't think that's the official 2.0 to 3.0 kit. You lucked out that they are willing to use the 2.5 kit and get those cables. Usually they just say it isn't ready and wait.
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AP2 (HW2) to HW3 (no MCU2 upgrade)
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Well I don't think that's the official 2.0 to 3.0 kit. You lucked out that they are willing to use the 2.5 kit and get those cables. Usually they just say it isn't ready and wait.
Hmm... Wonder if that is what happened to me? I bought a 2017 with FSD earlier this month and was supposed to pick it up today. Yesterday they called and said they were upgrading to HW3 and I could get pick her up this weekend. Today they called and rescheduled me for next Wednesday. I thought they broke a trim piece but now hoping they just need a new cable
Alright, just returned from the service center with my FSD upgrade for my May 2017 S AP2.0 and it went well. Took all day and they had some software push issues but it was the first one done at the Santa Barbara service center. A few things to point out:
1. Dashcam/Sentry mode!!
- Finally we have this even with the old MCU. Works fine and the USB format tool works. No dash cam viewer. Video quality is great, just weird coloring but it really doesn’t bother me at all.
2. Visualizations are there but spotty. About as responsive as before but just more of them. I do see the stop signs/lights and stop lines. I haven’t driven by cones yet so not sure about that or trash cans
3. AP feels more confident, but I hate that comment, so I’ll just say it’s great and the latest update seemed to really solidify some things.
that’s about all I have for now but I’m pretty pumped! Going out for a recon drive now!
1. Dashcam/Sentry mode!!
- Finally we have this even with the old MCU. Works fine and the USB format tool works. No dash cam viewer. Video quality is great, just weird coloring but it really doesn’t bother me at all.
2. Visualizations are there but spotty. About as responsive as before but just more of them. I do see the stop signs/lights and stop lines. I haven’t driven by cones yet so not sure about that or trash cans
3. AP feels more confident, but I hate that comment, so I’ll just say it’s great and the latest update seemed to really solidify some things.
that’s about all I have for now but I’m pretty pumped! Going out for a recon drive now!
Great! finally answer about Dashcam/sentry mode. Thanks! Makes decision for not upgrading MCU easier.
yeah I will for sure, they just haven't sent me the invoice yet. As soon as I get it I'll be sure to post it. All this zero touch stuff is making it harder to get your hands on something.
Hey byeLT4 I'm in the same boat. I ordered a 11.16 MS with fsd already on it about a month ago. It's here now and the service center told me it's not ready for delivery yet because they're installing 3.0 but they are waiting for a wiring harness. I actually would rather not be one of the first hw 2 to 3 upgrade done at the service center but oh well! It's new to me so hw 2 or 3 would have been both exciting to have in my first Tesla to drive around and use!
@NguyenA1 I cannot imagine waiting that long. I've already paid the car off and to ship they require insurance so the car is MINE!! I seriously hate the wait. I have already been up to Austin twice to see it and that is about a 5 hour roundtrip for me. I wonder is there is anyway we can skip this upgrade, at least until they have the parts ready to do it.... I guess we can continue this in message, sorry everyone
Back on topic- There was a small plastic bag in the cup holder of my car that wasn't there the first time I saw it. I wonder if this is the necessary cable? I could only make out 'Los Angeles' on it (couldn't get in the car). Hoping since there is someone who has successfully had this done parts are at least on the way.
Back on topic- There was a small plastic bag in the cup holder of my car that wasn't there the first time I saw it. I wonder if this is the necessary cable? I could only make out 'Los Angeles' on it (couldn't get in the car). Hoping since there is someone who has successfully had this done parts are at least on the way.
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Pretty sure we go to the same service center. My wife's 3 was in for the FSD upgrade and I asked them about doing my AP2/MCU1 upgrade. They said, "sure, keep the loaner and bring it back when you pick up the 3". I did that... Once they completed the FSD upgrade on my MCU1 S, I picked it up. It did confirm FSD computer, but oddly enough the display was in night mode. I asked them and they suggested a scroll wheel reboot. I did that, and it fixed the night mode. Started driving down the street and noticed that the GPS was not working... still stuck on the SC. So, I took it back. They ended up keeping the car (it's there now) and texted me that they have to get engineering involved. So we will see what happens....
Small bag in the cup holder may have been one of the cables for the phone charger. The car comes with two cables -- one with a lightning connector and one with a micro-USB connector. No idea for sure but when I got my car, one was installed and the other was in a bag. Either way, good luck with the car. It's worth the wait!
I might yet opt for MCU2. @verygreen reports that MCU1 does not encrypt data and MCU2 has started (since 2020.16.1) to encrypt part of the drive (only certain partitions). Just more food for thought about whether MCU1 is wholly abandoned by Tesla going forward.
Here is the invoice from my service appointment for the FSD upgrade. Let me know if you need anything else provided:
jfarlow12 has a May 2017 S, which would suggest AP2.0 as AP2.5 started August 2017 and additionally mentioned dashcam with "weird coloring" which also points towards AP2.0 RCCC cameras (vs AP2.5+ RCCB). Although indeed strange that the invoice says "Autopilot 2.5" where likely the part is the same and maybe the description just needs to be updated to mention "Autopilot 2.0 and 2.5." What probably happened was that Tesla software wasn't ready to handle MCU1+AP2.0 -> MCU1+FSD computer even though the hardware was ready.
Interesting that Dashcam/Sentry works as the support page seems to suggest it requires MCU2: "The FSD Computer upgrade does enable recording from all cameras with Sentry Mode and DashCam for vehicles previously equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.0 or 2.5 and paired with the Infotainment Upgrade." Full Self-Driving Computer Installations Although this does seem to be consistent with MCU1+AP2.5 supporting dashcam as 2.5 over 2.0 added the redundant processor (indicating it's not a MCU1 limitation).
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ahkahn
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Mine is done and ready to pick up today.
ahkahn
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Mine just got done (Kitchener, On, Canada) and the invoice said AP2.5 to 3 but my car was definitely AP2
Cant wait to see the changes tomorrow.
I was not expecting this and didnt even ask when I scheduled the appt so I am pleased at the moment
Cant wait to see the changes tomorrow.
I was not expecting this and didnt even ask when I scheduled the appt so I am pleased at the moment
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