After adding the Commander for the S3XY buttons and the 2nd screen rear display, I’m running out of space in the back of the rear center console for connections! Unlike the Model 3, which has a huge area for stuffing wires and CANBUS connectors, the same area on the Model Y has a plate of metal welded on. If anyone has encountered this, let’s discuss how to solve this issue.
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Model Y needs more space behind rear center console for additional CANBUS add ons!
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Not sure, the S3XY button’s app shows that the commander module is disconnected whenever the car is in sleep mode (mostly when the main display is off). I think the display is mostly off when the car is locked or when doors are closed+car thinks no one is inside.
Also, I’m not sure if the CANbus draws power from the main battery at all or just from the 12v.
Also, I’m not sure if the CANbus draws power from the main battery at all or just from the 12v.
Is it possible to install the S3XY Commander in the passenger A pillar trim? According to this page, the are connectors for the vehicle and chassis CAN busses there:
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Model 3/Y CAN Diagnostic Cable (For 2021+ Model)
This harness allow you to diagnose Tesla CAN signals through the CAN interface. You can use the harness to connect different OBD-II tools such as OBDLink MX+ and CANserver. Applications that can be used include ScanMyTesla, tesLAX, TM-Spy, CANdash. Both Vehicle CAN and Chassis CAN can be...
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I can't imagine any impact. It's only plugged on CAN so there's only 12V power there, and it's not preventing the car from sleeping. Any 12V consumption from that device has to be trivially low. It must be the same as my previous OBD dongle + ODBLinkLX for ScanMyTesla.
I found the solution. You need harness that be connected to the front with the wireless harness and one at the A pillar of the passenger sir. I just did it today to connect my 7.2 inches rear entertainment climate and media control. Attached the harness that you need
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I have an Austin built with no connection in the rear console. Where do you connect the harness and where do I find it?
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Just got a new Y from Austin. It's the same. No space but the connectors are there. Also there is a red tab on the connector latch. I don't know if it's tamper-resistant feature or just to keep it from coming loose. I might have to go with the pillar connector if I have it. Disappointing as I had to get a new cable for ScanMyTesla. Model 3 had the very old style.
Service manual seems to show there might be a connector on left hand side of console and space below.
Service manual seems to show there might be a connector on left hand side of console and space below.
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