Model 3 Keyfob updated on Tesla shop to include passive entry

[WilliamG]

Just got mine, and couldn't help but notice that in this age of USB cables and frunk mats no longer being included with the car, they ship these keyfobs with two batteries (only one being needed) that last five years each?

I don't understand how the battery can possibly last 5 years. I don't know if that's a carry-over from the original key fob verbiage, or if it's really true. I'd be surprised if the battery lasts a year with passive entry. But again, I'm going by how long my VW Golf R's passive-entry fob lasted (10 months to a year).

 

[chronopc]

Can the key fob open Trunk and Frunk?

Sure can. Double click the front of the fob to open the frunk and back of the fob to open the trunk.

 

[ebmcs03]

Sure can. Double click the front of the fob to open the frunk and back of the fob to open the trunk.

Passive trunk opening like the cell phone?

Is it safe to say that it basically functions as if you had acell phone in your pocket?

 

[chronopc]

Passive trunk opening like the cell phone?

Is it safe to say that it basically functions as if you had acell phone in your pocket?

Yes, you can say that it functions as if you had a cell phone in your pocket. So far it seems to be exactly the same as how the key fob is for the S and X.

 

[ebmcs03]

Yes, you can say that it functions as if you had a cell phone in your pocket. So far it seems to be exactly the same as how the key fob is for the S and X.

Thanks. I’m going to cave. *sigh*

 

[ebmcs03]

Has anyone tried setting up the v2 key fob and then removing the battery to see if it works by tapping the B pillar and cup holder like key card?

I want to see if I can get away from carrying the key card with this key. And if the battery dies.

 

[diamond.g]

Has anyone tried setting up the v2 key fob and then removing the battery to see if it works by tapping the B pillar and cup holder like key card?

I want to see if I can get away from carrying the key card with this key. And if the battery dies.

It does work without the battery.

 

[SageBrush]

Thanks. I’m going to cave. *sigh*

My sentiments exactly, although it will have to wait for my birthday. I need an excuse for an expensive, fairly frivolous purchase.

 

[pcgqr1]

Wow this Gen 2 keyfob is very nice. I like that passive entry works without delay after pulling door handle. A lot faster than iPhone.

Can confirm it works w/o battery and doubles as keycard in case of emergency.

 

[ebmcs03]

My sentiments exactly, although it will have to wait for my birthday. I need an excuse for an expensive, fairly frivolous purchase.

Oops. I may have to bring my Xmas gift a few months forward lol

 

[Tam]

Interesting... From reading the owner's manual, it sounds like the fob would allow access with a dead battery. I'm probably interpreting this statement wrong ? I'll see if I can find a dead CR2032 and give it a try.

From the Model 3 Owners Manual, Version May 16, 2019:

"If the key fob does not work (for example, its battery is dead), you can touch it's flat side against the card reader on the driver's side door pillar (like the key card). Instructions for changing the battery are provided below."

I just realized it does not actually say what happens when you touch the flat side of a non-working fob against the card reader ......

I got dead battery Model 3 fob works fine now (no battery needed). The spots that work for key card may not work for dead battery fob. I was just too impatient to find out where exactly those spots that work for a dead battery fob.

 

[jkoya]

I got dead battery Model 3 fob works fine now (no battery needed). The spots that work for key card may not work for dead battery fob. I was just too impatient to find out where exactly those spots that work for a dead battery fob.

Thanks for posting the update - much appreciated !!

 

[sduck]

I bought one of the original ones, but never quite got around to using it. It's still in the box. I also got one of these new ones, received it today. Got it paired, it seems to work really nicely! While my phone has been mostly really reliable, this might a be a bit more reliable, and will work even when I forget to turn airplane mode off (I'm in the music business, can't have my phone ringing on stage).

 

[ebmcs03]

I bought one of the original ones, but never quite got around to using it. It's still in the box. I also got one of these new ones, received it today. Got it paired, it seems to work really nicely! While my phone has been mostly really reliable, this might a be a bit more reliable, and will work even when I forget to turn airplane mode off (I'm in the music business, can't have my phone ringing on stage).

Can’t use silent? There’s silent without vibrate too.

 

[Jedi2155]

Another interesting thing is that my phone see's my V2 FOB always when scanning for bluetooth....

 

[ebmcs03]

Another interesting thing is that my phone see's my V2 FOB always when scanning for bluetooth....

It’s a active BT.

 

[Dr. J]

My sentiments exactly, although it will have to wait for my birthday. I need an excuse for an expensive, fairly frivolous purchase.

Aw, c'mon! You're worth it!

 

[sduck]

Can’t use silent? There’s silent without vibrate too.

There's an insanely technical reason I have to use airplane mode instead of just silencing the thing in my particular situation. Once you get in the habit of it it's just as easy.

 

[ebmcs03]

There's an insanely technical reason I have to use airplane mode instead of just silencing the thing in my particular situation. Once you get in the habit of it it's just as easy.

Oh? Like the buzz it makes when it’s close to speakers? The interference?

 

[Adam3]

Oh? Like the buzz it makes when it’s close to speakers? The interference?

It's insanely technical. Us mere mortals would never understand.