Homelink: Improved install process.

[mac9899]

Good news, had mobile service come and install my home link module, they have made it easier to install, only the frunk tub was removed, front bumper doesn't need to be removed on the Y. The actual part is shipped directly to your home address, when it arrives you schedule the installation appointment.
Total install time, with software update, 35 minutes.

 

[Wennfred]

Wonder if it’s the same part number as the a model 3 so I can pre-order mine now.

Fred

 

[Y_Wait]

I hope so! I ordered the Homelink a couple weeks ago, but now I've canceled my Y. Had a VIN and everything.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Wonder if it’s the same part number as the a model 3 so I can pre-order mine now.

Fred

It's been available on the Tesla Shop for the Model Y for a couple weeks now. We got ours delivered last week and are awaiting install.

 

[garrett5688]

Can it be DIY? Or does the software require technician?

 

[Wennfred]

Can it be DIY? Or does the software require technician?

When I had mine installed on the Model 3, they hooked up a laptop to it and updated the software.

Fred

 

[Wennfred]

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It's been available on the Tesla Shop for the Model Y for a couple weeks now. We got ours delivered last week and are awaiting install.

Thanks! Will go look now.


Fred

 

[DDrawer]

Can it be DIY? Or does the software require technician?

Cannot DIY. The box actually says if you open it before the tech gets onsite you void the warranty.

 

[RoBoRaT]

Can it be DIY? Or does the software require technician?

The answer is don't do it DiY, if you bought the $300 HomeLink accessory from the Tesla shop.

I have a spare HomeLink module that I installed DiY, and set appointment to "activate" the feature on April 2nd. I hope just to pay half hour labor cost at $95.

Several Model 3 owners have done it this way.
I'll provide update here if Tesla goes ahead with activating my DiY HL module install.

 

[RoBoRaT]

When I had mine installed on the Model 3, they hooked up a laptop to it and updated the software.

Fred

How much did it cost to update the software to run the HomeLink function?

 

[Monkey]

The $300 price of the HomeLink includes installation, so no reason to DIY.

If you pick up a used one, there’s no warranty and you have to pay labor to get it properly installed and activated. Unless you can pick it up for $50 or less, just order a new one.

This is still mind-bendingly stupid that it isn’t a config option when ordering the car.

 

[Akikiki]

Good news, had mobile service come and install my home link module, they have made it easier to install, only the frunk tub was removed, front bumper doesn't need to be removed on the Y. The actual part is shipped directly to your home address, when it arrives you schedule the installation appointment.
Total install time, with software update, 35 minutes.

What's in the box? Just the module itself? If not other items, I guess the harness is already installed and the module just needs to be plugged in after getting access?

There's a bunch of Model 3 Homelink modules for sale on ebay.

 

[RoBoRaT]

What's in the box? Just the module itself? If not other items, I guess the harness is already installed and the module just needs to be plugged in after getting access?

There's a bunch of Model 3 Homelink modules for sale on ebay.

I did not buy the $300 HL accessory, so I don't know what's all in it, but I removed the Frunk and found the harness/connector and the spot to mount the HL module mount.

Ended up not using the module mount and bolt.
I used double sided tape to mount the HL module on the same location.

 

[Wennfred]

How much did it cost to update the software to run the HomeLink function?

The purchase includes the physical install and update to have it activated. The model Y HL will be sent home from the Shop-Tesla stores, also unless it has changed, if you purchase HL on your account page, it will be shipped to the Service Center of your choice and when they get it, they will call you to set up an install date at the Service center. This is how it was done with the Model 3.

Fred

 

[Wennfred]

 

[LasVegas2019]

Good news, had mobile service come and install my home link module, they have made it easier to install, only the frunk tub was removed, front bumper doesn't need to be removed on the Y. The actual part is shipped directly to your home address, when it arrives you schedule the installation appointment.
Total install time, with software update, 35 minutes.

Nice. Mine should be here next week. I am glad mobile will do it.

 

[SoCal Cal]

I did not buy the $300 HL accessory, so I don't know what's all in it, but I removed the Frunk and found the harness/connector and the spot to mount the HL module mount.

Ended up not using the module mount and bolt.
I used double sided tape to mount the HL module on the same location.

So how did you go about getting it activated?

 

[Monkey]

So how did you go about getting it activated?

Probably hasn’t. Like I’m 99.9% sure he hasn’t. And he went through all the trouble to access everything under the frunk tub and even though he had the mount and bolt, chose to use double-sided tape. That pretty much says everything you need to know.

If you self install, Tesla will send out a mobile tech to activate. But they also inspect that it’s properly installed and need to plug into the module directly, as far as I’m aware. So this guy kinda wasted his time along with a 2” strip of double-sided tape.

 

[SoCal Cal]

Probably hasn’t. Like I’m 99.9% sure he hasn’t. And he went through all the trouble to access everything under the frunk tub and even though he had the mount and bolt, chose to use double-sided tape. That pretty much says everything you need to know.

If you self install, Tesla will send out a mobile tech to activate. But they also inspect that it’s properly installed and need to plug into the module directly, as far as I’m aware. So this guy kinda wasted his time along with a 2” strip of double-sided tape.

I did this on my Model 3. Ordered the module from eBay, ordered the bracket and bolt directly from Tesla for <$20 total, installed myself and took to service center for activation. They told me it was included in the module price, so I got it activated gratis. Wondering if that might also be possible with the Model Y.

 

[Akikiki]

SoCal Cal, That makes a lot of good sense. Activation included with module price ! Some body paid the $300 for the Homelink when it was bought new. Whose to say, one retail purchase includes only one activation? No one until they show us in writing. You folks thinking of doing this yourself, - I say, go for it.