Tesla infotainment system upgradeable from MCU1 to MCU2

[jlv1]

You don't know what the camera color looks like now, so it will suit you fine. Just do yourself a favor and don't look at the color quality of a new Tesla.

Well, I see the difference every time I drove my wife's X. To me, it's not a big enough difference that I'll do something about it.

In fact, I'm glad Tesla came out with the FM radio upgrade after I had my MCU2 upgrade done, as it saved me $500!

 

[rob4448585]

@rob4448585, I need to ask, 'cause never used radio when I had it. Is this interface you are showing different that was we saw with radio when you were on MCU1?

Nope, same as MCU1

 

[Trebek1762]

Was also looking for a Tesla digital cable like Teslatap was making. No hint for it either.

I ended up buying a harness from a totaled MCU2 model S and grabbed the cable from that. You'll have to look around since I couldn't find anyone selling the connector to the tuner itself ANYWHERE. tried contacting the manufacturer, and they said "Why do you want this plug?" lol.

 

[rob4448585]

Was also looking for a Tesla digital cable like Teslatap was making. No hint for it either.

I have one of the cables Teslatap was selling i'd let go. Hit me up if you're interested

 

[watt]

Nope, same as MCU1

Are you certain of that? Because last week I've upgraded the MCU and tuner all together, but I can clearly observe a difference between the radio interface on the old MCU1 and the new MCU2.

In Europe we have DAB+, which basically supersedes FM, but still are being broadcasted together to have the best reception possible, due to the fact that FM reaches further (and/or coverage is still better).
Previously in the MCU1, I was able to select either FM signals or DAB+ signals separately, whereas currently with the MCU2 I only have the "Stations" as option which includes both DAB+ as FM in one single list, and if both exists, the priority will be given to DAB+. It will automatically fallback to FM whenever DAB+ coverage lacks (this was also the case on the MCU1 though)

 

[Country Roads]

I took the plunge and upgraded from MCU1 to MCU2. The screen is much sharper and faster. I can dictate voice commands. Web browser is actually functional. Am very happy. Would do again.

 

[Akikiki]

We know. We would do it again too.

 

[BigNick]

I took the plunge and upgraded from MCU1 to MCU2. The screen is much sharper and faster. I can dictate voice commands. Web browser is actually functional. Am very happy. Would do again.

You might not be so happy when backing up at night. Or with your radio performance.

 

[Akikiki]

@BigNick, recent report from someone that got the "holiday" update 48.5 is the rear camera view at night is better. Something to look forward to?

 

[BigNick]

@BigNick, recent report from someone that got the "holiday" update 48.5 is the rear camera view at night is better. Something to look forward to?

That is excellent news for the MCU upgraders out there. Still not upgrading though.

 

[Akikiki]

Oh come on.... Upgrade.... The water is fine... You'll feel better after you do it... Your friends all did it... Jump off the bridge like we did....

 

[Country Roads]

You might not be so happy when backing up at night. Or with your radio performance.

I don't need FM, and my backup camera is fine:

 

[BigNick]

I don't need FM, and my backup camera is fine:
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There is a thread about weaker sound output for UHFS-equipped cars after upgrading, not just loss of FM and satellite radio.
Are you on 2020.48.5?

 

[Country Roads]

There is a thread about weaker sound output for UHFS-equipped cars after upgrading, not just loss of FM and satellite radio.
Are you on 2020.48.5?

I had read about some sound quality troubles, but honestly forgot about it as an issue. My wife and I took the car on a 6 hour road trip over the weekend and streamed music the whole time and it was good. No issues for us, but we're normal and not crazy audiophiles. Or maybe the sound system just comes pre-tuned to REM and Talking Heads.
Regarding firmware: 2020.44.25

 

[MXFan]

Just got my FM/XM radio upgrade to my MCU2 infotainment upgrade that I had done a few months ago. Great to have radio again, although I rarely use it. And I was surprised that it cost me nothing.
Thank you, Tesla!

 

[random155]

Just got my FM/XM radio upgrade to my MCU2 infotainment upgrade that I had done a few months ago. Great to have radio again, although I rarely use it. And I was surprised that it cost me nothing.
Thank you, Tesla!

Nothing? Please enlighten us!!!

 

[KalJoMoS]

.../ and my backup camera is fine:
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Can we see this same image without braking lights?

 

[Hovscorpion1]

Nothing? Please enlighten us!!!

Me too. It’s a $500 add on. if its free, that would be nice

 

[Michelx]

Me too. It’s a $500 add on. if its free, that would be nice

It should be free IMO

 

[viper2ko]

It should be free IMO

Lol, its totally the Tesla way to remove a feature then charge you to add it back