BLE sensors on old Model 3

[DJ Palmis]

Hi all,
I'm considering buying the winter tire kit but there are some contradictions. It explicitly says that they are not compatible with models prior to Chrome delete but then says that it is compatible with models from 2017 (in the italian version of the shop).

So i wonder if it is possible to use BLE pressure sensors on Model 3s prior to the chrome delete?

 

[Soul Surfer]

Ciao! The older M3, used RF transmitters for TPMS. The newer ones use BT. You would be better off making up your own kit.

 

[jjrandorin]

So i wonder if it is possible to use BLE pressure sensors on Model 3s prior to the chrome delete?

Not in the US it isnt (possible to use the Bluetooth TPMS with model 3s that did not come from the factory with bluetooth TPMS). No idea about internationally, but this does not seem to be the type of thing that would differ by country.

 

[DJ Palmis]

Thank You both. I was thinking about BLE transceiver presence: it is already used on older model for passive entry, joypad (since latest firmware) and so on.
So my hope was: maybe they enabled pressure sensors communication, too.
Just a hope.. nothing more.

 

[terranx]

Not in the US it isnt (possible to use the Bluetooth TPMS with model 3s that did not come from the factory with bluetooth TPMS). No idea about internationally, but this does not seem to be the type of thing that would differ by country.

There is an official retrofit for them. It's also one of the few configuration items that can be changed with the public facing version of toolbox.

Looking through the retrofit instructions, it does seem like it's more or less a matter of installing the BLE sensors (or a set of wheels/tires with them preinstalled) and then updating the config.

 

[belanger]

In case someone wants to view the service manual retrofit instruction, it's available here:

Model 3 Service Manual | Tesla

Correction code 34040006 1.02 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so.NOTE: See Flat...

service.tesla.com

 

[3ric]

There is an official retrofit for them. It's also one of the few configuration items that can be changed with the public facing version of toolbox.

Looking through the retrofit instructions, it does seem like it's more or less a matter of installing the BLE sensors (or a set of wheels/tires with them preinstalled) and then updating the config.

Kind of an odd question, can you retro fit to BLE and then go back to 433? I have two sets of wheels. Can’t seem to find my answer.

I’m going to search for the next question, (but if you know it lol) in tool box can you just have someone do it for you that’s subscribed or does each car need to be subscribed?

 

[terranx]

Kind of an odd question, can you retro fit to BLE and then go back to 433? I have two sets of wheels. Can’t seem to find my answer.

I’m going to search for the next question, (but if you know it lol) in tool box can you just have someone do it for you that’s subscribed or does each car need to be subscribed?

Not sure on the first one, but my gut feeling is you wouldn’t be able to go back without changing the config back

Toolbox doesn’t seem to restrict vins. I’ve connected to several separate cars and I know people share subscriptions. I don’t think that’s even explicitly against the terms. Hell a business account is basically explicitly for connecting to multiple cars and costs the same amount.

 

[3ric]

Not sure on the first one, but my gut feeling is you wouldn’t be able to go back without changing the config back

Toolbox doesn’t seem to restrict vins. I’ve connected to several separate cars and I know people share subscriptions. I don’t think that’s even explicitly against the terms. Hell a business account is basically explicitly for connecting to multiple cars and costs the same amount.

I’m guessing you wouldn’t be able to also. I’m going to ask a friend I have that works at Tesla in service.