HELLAWATTS
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Yes they are but you have to take out the doorstill plate.
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New Official Illuminated Door sills
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Ya, if you want Tesla misspelled...$50 and rechargeable with different colors? There are a few versions of these on AliExpress.
I'm sure the Tesla version looks more OEM though. The battery likely lasts longer also.
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JaeTheDev
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So, I stand as a hypocritical MFer as I type. I ordered them. I had a have a 350 credit to the shop and it is going to expire soon. Didnt need anything so I figured what the hell. Ill do a little YT on the installation of them. After thinking about it, and seeing its only on when the door is open, Im assuming the battery will last like 5 years or so. I probably wont even own the MYP that long. LOL.
What sold me is seeing the pics above. I too have blue footwell lights and thought it may look a little odd. Looks good to me!
Install coming soon! (in other words, humbly asking to sub to my YT. Link is my sig COUGH!)
What sold me is seeing the pics above. I too have blue footwell lights and thought it may look a little odd. Looks good to me!
Install coming soon! (in other words, humbly asking to sub to my YT. Link is my sig COUGH!)
JaeTheDev
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HELLAWATTS
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I should have taken a picture of the battery cover but it said CR….(something)??? Two quarter size batteries and I’m guessing lithium
Ah, ok. Ya the CRs are usually those Li coin cell batteries... will be very curious how long it lasts. Good to know you can replace it... bad to know you have to remove it and probably will have a heck of a time getting it stuck back down.
I guess I'll be happy if I get 3+ years out of it
Summary:
It looks like it has two Renata 2320 coin cell batteries in it. They are 150mah. The sills stay on for 30 seconds. They are difficult to see during the day. I think I like the silver ones better.
It looks like it has two Renata 2320 coin cell batteries in it. They are 150mah. The sills stay on for 30 seconds. They are difficult to see during the day. I think I like the silver ones better.
jf64k
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They’ve got an install video posted now…
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Model Y Illuminated Door Sills
Add a premium touch to your Tesla by accentuating your vehicle’s model name with Model Y Illuminated Door Sills. This elegant addition requires no additional wiring to your vehicle’s electrical system. Each sill is activated by a magnetic switch and powered by a long-lasting battery with LEDs...
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Should we buy brand new batteries before installing to maximize the life of it?
JaeTheDev
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Hmmm... good question. Im going to look at what they use when mine come in and google about their life. If there are better ones, Ill replace, of course. Good thinking!
Holy crap there was a lot of double sided tape under those sills!
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tommybahamaX
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Ali Express, place your order and wait 6-8 months for it to hopefully arrive? No thanks.$50 and rechargeable with different colors? There are a few versions of these on AliExpress.
I'm sure the Tesla version looks more OEM though. The battery likely lasts longer also.
23.04US $ 55% OFF|Led Rechargeable Acrylic Pedal lamp pathway Door Sill PMMA light Automobile decorative lamp For Tesla Model Y S X 3 2016 to 2021|Interior Mouldings| - AliExpress
Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com
Mike_TV
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The last two orders I placed with them only one showed up and took five months. The other order is still missing in action.
maximus96
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I find the AE support is actually pretty good about getting you refunds from the shop provided that you wait out the entire shipping period which is like 2-3 months...I've gotten two or three orders refunded. But it takes a loooong time.
SkynetT10000
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JaeTheDev
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Had tons of credit from Tesla. Said the hell with it and grabbed them. FInally, got my MYP back from XPEL Stealth wrapping yesterday, so I installed them today. Some notes:
1. The factory installed sills were extremely easy to remove in my case. Not one bend and the 3M was easy to remove. Guess I lucked out!
2. I cant open the passenger door with my left hand while filming.
3. Thats all. I suck at note-taking.
1. The factory installed sills were extremely easy to remove in my case. Not one bend and the 3M was easy to remove. Guess I lucked out!
2. I cant open the passenger door with my left hand while filming.
3. Thats all. I suck at note-taking.
TBrownTX
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I got these as a Christmas gift from my Dad (a Model Y owner). He purchased the silver ones for me, which I suspect are designed for the model years before 2021 when the trim was silver. I was going to exchange for black like my original sills, but in looking at the online pics I noticed they matched the performance pedals and other silver accents in the interior. I think it provides a great contrast and really makes them stand out!
Removal of the driver side sill was super easy, required almost no pressure and left very little residue, while the passenger side was a pain and took an hour to clean off afterwards. I was able to go slow and not bend the old sills at all, regardless they won’t ever be going back on. One other thing to note, on both sides removing the old sills pulled up the paint (area equivalent to a rock chip) but they are hidden by the new sills thankfully.
I only encountered one problem during my install. Pay really close attention when you install the magnets on the doors. One of the guides lines up towards the front of the door, and the other towards the rear. I screwed up the passenger side and had to yank the magnet, which required retaping. Both the driver and passenger sides worked flawlessly (once passenger was corrected) and I did not have to do any repositioning at all like others have mentioned.
Final note. You CAN change the batteries! The base of the unit where the tape is installed, snaps on the actual sill part with about a dozen small plastic tabs. I learned this when attempting to slightly reposition one side, the sill came up but not the tape part! In a panic and worried I broke it I snapped it back together before remembering to take a picture. Anyway battery replacement should be a simple procedure down the road, and will not require removing and reinstalling tape as some have suggested.
Anyway I’m really happy with the sills. They are high quality and look much better than the factory sills even without the lights on. The fact you can change the battery and you don’t have to mess with the car's wiring is a huge plus to me. They are pricey at $250, like most other Tesla accessories, but I’d consider them worth the cost, especially when they were purchased with someone else’s money! Excuse the dirty floor mats in the pictures.
Removal of the driver side sill was super easy, required almost no pressure and left very little residue, while the passenger side was a pain and took an hour to clean off afterwards. I was able to go slow and not bend the old sills at all, regardless they won’t ever be going back on. One other thing to note, on both sides removing the old sills pulled up the paint (area equivalent to a rock chip) but they are hidden by the new sills thankfully.
I only encountered one problem during my install. Pay really close attention when you install the magnets on the doors. One of the guides lines up towards the front of the door, and the other towards the rear. I screwed up the passenger side and had to yank the magnet, which required retaping. Both the driver and passenger sides worked flawlessly (once passenger was corrected) and I did not have to do any repositioning at all like others have mentioned.
Final note. You CAN change the batteries! The base of the unit where the tape is installed, snaps on the actual sill part with about a dozen small plastic tabs. I learned this when attempting to slightly reposition one side, the sill came up but not the tape part! In a panic and worried I broke it I snapped it back together before remembering to take a picture. Anyway battery replacement should be a simple procedure down the road, and will not require removing and reinstalling tape as some have suggested.
Anyway I’m really happy with the sills. They are high quality and look much better than the factory sills even without the lights on. The fact you can change the battery and you don’t have to mess with the car's wiring is a huge plus to me. They are pricey at $250, like most other Tesla accessories, but I’d consider them worth the cost, especially when they were purchased with someone else’s money! Excuse the dirty floor mats in the pictures.
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