Tesla infotainment system upgradeable from MCU1 to MCU2

[Flyguy]

Yeah, it seems wrong. Current S&X with MCU2 have both FM and XM. (At least according to their current specs.)

It does seem wrong, but clearly stated on the website in multiple places. This is just really bizarre. I have wanted to do this upgrade for some time. But, removing all basic radio functionality? . That may just be a dealbreaker.... It’s hard to imagine paying thousands of dollars and wind up with no radio in your car. I just don’t get it.

 

[HankLloydRight]

I have no facts to back this up, but the loss of FM/AM/XM radio could easily be some sort of FCC certification Tesla either didn't get or couldn't get, or didn't care about getting, for the MCU2 retrofit chassis, and just decided to disable the on-board radios completely to get it to market sooner rather than later. (obviously, the BT and Wifi radios are enabled).


My question is, will the MCU2 retrofit affect the Artsci Front camera kit?

 

[Mokuzai]

The only time I've ever used FM or AM in my Tesla was to show people that I have it...I'm ok with not being able to do that anymore.

 

[GoBeavs]

I'll wait. 6 months it will be 1/2 price

That was my initial thought, however given they already charge close to $2k for an out-of-warranty MCU1...you’ll be disappointed 6 months from now (or not upgrading haha).

I’m personally torn. I have AP2.5 and already have dashcam and sentry mode. I also use SiriusXM but could live without it. I think MCU1 is fine, but I’ll probably upgrade sooner than later since my current MCU is destined to fail anyway. Why pay for it later when I could upgrade today...

 

[houstonian]

Also do we know if this is MCU2, MCU2.x, MCU3, etc.?

I'm just assuming here TSLA took what's currently in production for the S/X, did whatever they needed to do with the harnesses, and updated the software.

 

[Akikiki]

And Tesla would be giving everyone their MCU1’s back once the swap is complete, right?

After the upgrade, if they tried to give me my old MCU1, I would take it if they include $500 with it. Yes, I know, its salvageable, but to a few. Trying to make a stupid point here.

 

[Akikiki]

From what I have heard the reason the upgrade takes out FM/AM radio is because for some reason the upgraded tuner isn’t included in the upgrade.

Maybe it will be another option for $200-$500 a month from now.

 

[glide]

After the upgrade, if they tried to give me my old MCU1, I would take it if they include $500 with it. Yes, I know, its salvageable, but to a few. Trying to make a stupid point here.

Your point is lost on me. Why would you leave your property behind?

Tesla is charging people $2500 for a gen1 replacement. Why not sell at a discount or give it away to a forum member who’s vehicle is bricked?

 

[glide]

That's actually a really good point. Inclined to say if TSLA wants it, they can make me an offer.

That would be called a “core charge” in the business.
And they do not have one listed in the price so they better be returning everyone’s property and not spouting a load of BS about how they “own” the replacement parts.

 

[iRia]

Since I have free unlimited premium connectivity with MCU1, will I lose it with this upgrade?

 

[glide]

Since I have free unlimited premium connectivity with MCU1, will I lose it with this upgrade?

No

 

[scottf200]

Your point is lost on me. Why would you leave your property behind?
Tesla is charging people $2500 for a gen1 replacement. Why not sell at a discount or give it away to a forum member who’s vehicle is bricked?

Please quote who you are talking to. Comments out of the blue just confuse everyone. This is not a text message that is 1 on 1.

 

[scottf200]

Since I have free unlimited premium connectivity with MCU1, will I lose it with this upgrade?

Read the page. Infotainment Upgrade It was clear on this.
"
Note: Some features enabled by the Infotainment Upgrade require a Premium Connectivity subscription of $9.99 per month plus applicable tax. You may already have Premium Connectivity. Confirm your status in your Tesla Account.
"

 

[Akikiki]

Your point is lost on me. Why would you leave your property behind?

Tesla is charging people $2500 for a gen1 replacement. Why not sell at a discount or give it away to a forum member who’s vehicle is bricked?

Sorry. About 50% of my posts are poking fun at myself. This is one of them. I'd open my truck and fill the back with used ones if they let me.

 

[TK16688]

AP 2.5, MCU1, FSD here. So if I do not upgrade to MCU2, I will get FSD retrofitted using MCU1 (with no "enhanced" visualizations)? Or I'll get a MCU2 "free" when I'm FSD retrofitted presumably at the bottom of the list?

 

[Flyguy]

Since this looks like it’s going to be a reality now, One question I have is, if my MCU1 fails under warranty, what are they going to replace it with if an MCU2 option is available?

if they continue to replace warranty work with MCU1, maybe for an extra thousand dollars they would upgrade to MCU2?

 

[Akikiki]

It does not say MCU2 free

 

[dark cloud]

Who doesn’t feel bad for the people who paid$1800 for a MCU1 3 months ago?

 

[Akikiki]

Since this looks like it’s going to be a reality now, One question I have is, if my MCU1 fails under warranty, what are they going to replace it with if an MCU2 option is available?

if they continue to replace warranty work with MCU1, maybe for an extra thousand dollars they would upgrade to MCU2?

My two cents? Why would they do that? MCU1 is different enough that they won't take your 1 in back and turn it into a 2.
In other words, i.e., they will put another MCU1 with same size eMMC chip in your car again. As far as reliability? You are just kicking the can down the road - its going to happen again. MCU2's eMMC chip is 4X larger and will last longer than yours.

 

[turtlesz]

AP 2.5, MCU1, FSD here. So if I do not upgrade to MCU2, I will get FSD retrofitted using MCU1 (with no "enhanced" visualizations)? Or I'll get a MCU2 "free" when I'm FSD retrofitted presumably at the bottom of the list?

Looks like HW3 is being offered for AP 2 and 2.5 now in MCU1 cars