Maybe I just got lucky with the counter person, but both him and a mechanic were quite enthusiastic to help me out with that.
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Homelink retrofit install failure
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Ritu_o0o
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It’s a software, glitch could be anywhere from server response to incorrect configuration done for the Car.
Think about this, Tesla has lot of work to be done for its software to make it better. Adding homelink restrictions would not be their priority at all.
arvindm
Member
Maybe but Tesla has been nickel and diming a lot lately. Many of the freebies we enjoyed in the early days has been slowly chipped away to the point you gotta pay pay and pay like you are in a carnival cruise! You want a better seat at the dining table, 50 bucks more! So it would not surprise me that Tesla may be blocking these so customers can pay more! And why not when they are the leaders in the EV industry?
They sold you the three individual parts for $230+tax (as distinct from the kit from tesla.com that contains the same three parts and includes "free" installation for $350+tax)??
From your photo, the Homelink adapter's part number was 1114984-00-B, what of the bracket and screw?
Your profile says Los Angeles, which SC?
Yes, that is correct. I thought the part numbers were somewhere up thread, but I realize it would be helpful to add here as well! I'm pretty sure any service center would assist but on this particular visit, I was at the Alhambra SC.
1114984-00-B - $200 - MODULE, HOMELINK V, OPTION 2
1098355-00-B - $30 - BRACKET, HOMELINK V
1100020-00-A - 3¢ - BOLT,TRX,FLG,M6-1.0X23[8.8]-MP
No, they claim that the installation requires a technician, which is included in the $350 order from their store. They don't deliver it to the house, either come to service center or mobile tech.
I was trying to avoid the hassle of scheduling. It used to be a super-simple DIY that could be done at my convenience. Even more convenient would have been mentioning at the time of order that this was no longer included along with an option to add during the initial purchase.
Wish I ran into this thread sooner. Just took delivery of my Model Y a few days ago. Spent 2 hours the day before liberating the HomeLink module from the Model 3 I traded in. Running into the same error message now when trying to do the retrofit procedure…
2024 Model Y running 2024.2.2.1.
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Two years ago, they used to mail them to you directly. Then you would set up a mobile appointment and the SC team would confirm that you had the package in hand before coming out to install. Sometime since then, the procedure has changed and the package gets sent to your service center directly. There was also a price bump since then from $325 --> $350 + tax.
Or at least cannot be changed by "us". Maybe Tesla Techs know how to reconfigure but its not clear what they do. Also, not just used parts but even Brand new OEM parts purchased "outside" of Tesla won't work until this software glitch (or deliberate blocking) has been fixed/removed. In the meantime people are better off just getting it done via Tesla. Tesla's are not very DIY friendly and they continue to move in that direction. Heck Tesla is not even local Mechanic Friendly as they don't share information with others.
arvindm
Member
It looks like the Tesla Service Center or the Mobile Techs can re configure these modules. Years ago I ran into a similar issue with my Corvette C7. The center console display module dies and Corvette dealer quoted 700 to replace it plus another 125 to program it. I bought a used module from eBay for 140 and sent it to some place in Colorado with the VIN number of my car and they programmed it for 100 bucks. He told me the module I bought belonged to a Buick but since GM uses the same module for every make it didn't matter. I replaced it myself and It worked fine.
fiehlsport
Tire Guy
Perhaps the "clear" procedure for an old module (if one exists) is something that can be done in Toolbox 3. If anyone on here has a subscription...
Just providing an alternative for anyone wanting to add automation to their garage. I have this currently and love it. I have the auto open set at 100ft and the auto close set at 250ft. Works like a charm, every single time.
Tailwind iQ3.
With an Android device you get instant automation of open and closing of garage based on phone location. You also can integrate with just about any smart home ecosystem. With an iPhone you need to add an additional bluetooth sensor for the automation of the opening and closing of the garage door.
Tailwind iQ3.
With an Android device you get instant automation of open and closing of garage based on phone location. You also can integrate with just about any smart home ecosystem. With an iPhone you need to add an additional bluetooth sensor for the automation of the opening and closing of the garage door.
355rockit
Member
For what is worth, I talked to Tesla rep on Friday and she said that the module is now tied to the VIN when purchased from Tesla and can then be DIY installed. Take that with a grain of salt.
fiehlsport
Tire Guy
I wonder if they gave service centers a simplified version of what's actually going on. I'm not sold on this either, but you never know.
arvindm
Member
I believe Tesla techs can program the VIN number or change the VIN on an older module from what some folks have done by buying a module on eBay and getting Tesla tech to install it! I did that years ago with my Corvette when the media center display failed due to a failure of the display module. I bought one on eBay that had the same part number and sent it to a place in Colorado where they reprogrammed it to my VIN number and I installed it. It worked fine. The guys who reprogrammed it told me BTW that module was from a Buick!!
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