Trading in my Model 3 today...should I remove my Homelink so that I can install it in my new Model Y?

[jdeus]

Hey All- It's Wednesday 10/12...trading in my baby today for a Model Y...it's a 2018 Model 3 with Homelink...should I remove the Homelink module before I trade in the car so that I can install it in the Model Y?

Thanks,
JD

 

[gaswalla]

ok

 

[blackT3$!@]

should I remove the Homelink module before I trade in the car

If the trade-in appraisal includes the fact your car has homelink, then no, don't remove it.

 

[EVRider-FL]

Hey All- It's Wednesday 10/12...trading in my baby today for a Model Y...it's a 2018 Model 3 with Homelink...should I remove the Homelink module before I trade in the car so that I can install it in the Model Y?

Thanks,
JD

HomeLink was still standard in 2018, so it should stay with the car.

 

[Knightshade]

Also I think you need a tesla ranger to program the car to recognize/use the homelink if you install yourself? Not sure you'd be saving much at that point.

 

[derekmw]

HomeLink was still standard in 2018, so it should stay with the car.

I assume not all 2018's? My mid-range 2018 did not have it.

 

[3Volts2aTes]

For the relatively minor cost to have one installed, and to have it covered under warranty with the vehicle, I can’t see why you would bother.

 

[jjrandorin]

I assume not all 2018's? My mid-range 2018 did not have it.

it should have had it. They removed it in 2019 sometime. If you bought your car new, from tesla, and it was a 2018, then it should have had it. If you bought your car from a third party, like I seem to remember (but may be mis remembering), then whomever traded it in did this exact thing this OP is suggesting doing.

All 2018 model 3s came from the factory with it but people could have removed it.

 

[jdeus]

I don't think that it would've been noticed in the trade in- I took apart the Frunk tub and had a look- the bumper needed to come off too. For the money saved, I didn't think it was worth it. Thanks for the input all. -JD

 

[EVRider-FL]

I assume not all 2018's? My mid-range 2018 did not have it.

Didn’t realize HomeLink wasn’t standard in all 2018 Model 3 trim levels. For those that did include it, it became optional at the end of May 2019.

 

[derekmw]

Didn’t realize HomeLink wasn’t standard in all 2018 Model 3 trim levels. For those that did include it, it became optional at the end of May 2019.

it should have had it. They removed it in 2019 sometime. If you bought your car new, from tesla, and it was a 2018, then it should have had it. If you bought your car from a third party, like I seem to remember (but may be mis remembering), then whomever traded it in did this exact thing this OP is suggesting doing.

All 2018 model 3s came from the factory with it but people could have removed it.

I must have just not realized it had it then. I only had the MR for about 6 months before I sold it and upgraded to the Stealth Performance since it was a good price.

 

[AdamVIP]

So interestingly enough when you order homelink now they actually send you a package with labels stating to not open or you void installation. Im not sure they will install used units anymore. I happen to have one off my 2019 though. The insurance wouldn't include it in the payout so I took it.

 

[davidew98]

FYI, quick install. Go into service mode and turn on homelink option. there is another post on here about it. several people have done the full install themselves

 

[TomT]

You would have to install it yourself and then find someone to program the car. Tesla will no longer install anything but factory new units which are still sealed.

 

[SalisburySam]

Hey All- It's Wednesday 10/12...trading in my baby today for a Model Y...it's a 2018 Model 3 with Homelink...should I remove the Homelink module before I trade in the car so that I can install it in the Model Y?

Thanks,
JD

I agree with others here that, unless you can install AND CONFIGURE it yourself, probably leave the Homelink in the older vehicle.

You MAY wish to keep your mobile charging unit and adapters however.