The thought is yes. The IC is a semi stand alone computer on MCU1 architecture but is simplified and is basically a second monitor on the MCU2.
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Tesla infotainment system upgradeable from MCU1 to MCU2
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The thought is yes. The IC is a semi stand alone computer on MCU1 architecture but is simplified and is basically a second monitor on the MCU2.
MCU3 is better
I'm holding out for MCU42. It's the answer to everything.
Yes, IC1 is not compatible with MCU2.
Akikiki
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How do you know that its not compatible?
Can you point out to us in the Infotainment Upgrade announcement where it says that?
He is right in that IC1 isn't compatible with the MCU2 that is getting put in new vehicles. What we don't know is if the Infotainment Upgrade is going to use the same MCU2 as new cars or if they made a custom one that is compatible with IC1. (For that matter it could be a custom one that doesn't come with a display and the display is moved from your MCU1.)
My reference is @verygreen . He installed it on hiss vehicle . IC2 is a dumb display driven by MCU2, whereas IC1 is a smart display unit.
Akikiki
A'-Lo-HA ! y'all
Did he say that in his posts? I don't remember reading that. I remember somewhere reading that
MCU2 IC will not work with MCU1 - and that's probably not important
MCU1 IC will work with MCU2. Maybe I am wrong. But that's what I remember reading.
I don't really care. When I go for the upgrade, I am pretty sure Tesla techs know what they are doing and the IC in my car will work. So I don't care if its MCU1 IC or MCU2 IC.
MCU2 IC will not work with MCU1 - and that's probably not important
MCU1 IC will work with MCU2. Maybe I am wrong. But that's what I remember reading.
I don't really care. When I go for the upgrade, I am pretty sure Tesla techs know what they are doing and the IC in my car will work. So I don't care if its MCU1 IC or MCU2 IC.
Akikiki
A'-Lo-HA ! y'all
Yes, it is. You are correct. Thank you for taking that time to help.
Cheburashka
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But Tesla has never said that the Infotainment Upgrade is going to be a standard MCU2... So does what @verygreen knows/said even apply to this? We just don't know at this point.
What we need is a good youtube video showing the work required to replace the tuner. Once out of warranty, I'm willing to spend a weekend digging around under the dash.
SucreTease
Teslarian
Akikiki
A'-Lo-HA ! y'all
Very good idea. When will you have it done and available for viewing? I can't wait to see it.
i scheduled mine (via the mobile app) for the 19th. Will see if they cancel it. As it does say scheduling now. They did change it from Mobile Service to Tesla Facility. So maybe that is a good sign. Will see.
Cheburashka
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Schedules mine for the 24th at the Bellevue SC.
it's going to be the same for the obvious reason of why produce something special in a limited run with unknown update rate? Also it does not take old tuners just like current mcu2s don't and so on. It's going to be the same unit.
