First post.
I had to change my Apple ID after I had a security issue. I can still access the Tesla ID on my phone but I cannot connect via Bluetooth.
I tried turning off my phone, rebooting, etc.
I cannot connect the Bluetooth. Once to twice the car has made me use the card key rather than my iPhone.
It seems that I need to somehow delete the iPhone and then re-enter into the car software, but I'm only guessing and have no
idea how to do that. BTW - the nearest Tesla shop is 3 hours away, so I can't just drive over and ask them.
Any ideas? Thank you in advance.
Remove the phone key and re pair it. Here are the instructions in the online model 3 manual
Learn about the types of keys that your vehicle uses to lock, unlock and drive.
www.tesla.com
(text below copy / pasted from the manual above)
Managing Keys
To display a list of all keys (phone keys, key cards, and key fobs) that can access your Model 3, touch Controls > Locks. An icon displays next to each key to indicate whether the key is a phone key, key card, or key fob. Use this list to manage keys that have access to your Model 3. To add or delete keys, see
Adding and Removing Keys.
Model 3 supports up to 19 keys. When you reach this limit, you must delete a key before adding a new one.
Note
You can use the same key for more than one Model 3. This prevents you from having to deal with multiple keys when you switch vehicles. If you customize the name of an authenticated key card or key fob on one Model 3 (by touching the pencil icon), any other Model 3 to which the key card or key fob is authenticated also displays the changed name.
Adding and Removing Keys
To add a new key card or key fob:
Note
When adding a key fob, ensure it is at room temperature. Pairing a key fob that is very cold can be unsuccessful.
- On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks then touch + in the Keys section.
- Scan your new key card or key fob on the card reader located behind the cup holders on the top of the center console. After the new key card or key fob is recognized, remove it from the card reader.
- Scan a key card or key fob that has already been paired to the vehicle to confirm new key pairing.
- When complete, the key list includes the new key. Touch the associated pencil icon to customize the name of the key.
To add a new phone key:
Note
You must enable Bluetooth on the phone and have the Tesla mobile app installed and connected to your Tesla account.
- While sitting in Model 3, open the Tesla mobile app (if you have multiple Tesla vehicles, select the appropriate vehicle), then touch Phone Key > Start.
- Scan an authenticated key card or key fob on the card reader located behind the cup holders on the top of the center console (see Key Card).
- When the mobile app notifies you that pairing was successful, touch Done. The key list on the touchscreen (touch Controls > Locks) includes the newly authenticated phone key. The name of the phone key is determined by the name used in the phone’s settings.
Removing a key:
When you no longer want a key to access Model 3 (for example, you lost your phone or key card, etc.), follow these steps to remove it.
- On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Locks.
- In the key list, find the key that you would like to delete and touch its associated trash icon.
- When prompted, scan an authenticated key card or key fob on the card reader to confirm the deletion. When complete, the key list no longer includes the deleted key.
Note
Model 3 requires at least one authenticated key card or key fob at all times. If only one key card remains on the key list, you cannot delete it.
