Upgrading AP cameras

[MXFan]

depending upon how much cameras cost, I'm considering this

If this is the right part number (1120520-00-B) about $300 on ebay. But what is the right part #?
And what is the old part # that we are currently using? My experience with both side repeaters being replaced has been great so far.
I'm willing to try the front cameras, if I know I've got the right part # for it.

 

[Akikiki]

@MXFan, looking at the current parts catalog, that number (1120520-00-B) is the current triple camera and is the one used on S/X/3
Good luck.

 

[MXFan]

@MXFan, looking at the current parts catalog, that number (1120520-00-B) is the current triple camera and is the one used on S/X/3
Good luck.

Just bought it used off of eBay for $200. Will install when I get it delivered. Hope it works!

 

[Akikiki]

Great, You might be able to connect the cables to the new one, without removing the old one from the windshield. Sort of a test.

 

[MXFan]

Great, You might be able to connect the cables to the new one, without removing the old one from the windshield. Sort of a test.

Yes, but after that test it'll probably need calibration, so I will have to completely install it to see if it works properly with AutoPilot.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Yes, but after that test it'll probably need calibration, so I will have to completely install it to see if it works properly with AutoPilot.

Maybe you could temporarily tape it to the windshield below the other camera. If calibration appears to work, then remove the original one and permanently install the new one.

 

[Akikiki]

There was a recent post by someone, I think kdday, but could have been someone else, that the most recent firmware has a self activated calibration routine.

 

[KyleDay]

There was a recent post by someone, I think kdday, but could have been someone else, that the most recent firmware has a self activated calibration routine.

I’d recommend you wait just a short bit until 2020.32 is pushed to your car. This firmware will allow you to start recalibration by yourself on demand. (Not automatic).

 

[MXFan]

It'd be nice to get

I’d recommend you wait just a short bit until 2020.32 is pushed to your car. This firmware will allow you to start recalibration by yourself on demand. (Not automatic).

It'll be a few days until i get the triple camera and I'm hoping I'll have 2020.32 by then.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

We checked with Tesla and they said the triple camera would be about $150, which is cheaper than any of the items I've seen on eBay. Since it is a restricted part, it can't be ordered directly and would require a tech to aim it (different from calibrating?) or Autopilot wouldn't work properly.

 

[captjoemcd]

We checked with Tesla and they said the triple camera would be about $150, which is cheaper than any of the items I've seen on eBay. Since it is a restricted part, it can't be ordered directly and would require a tech to aim it (different from calibrating?) or Autopilot wouldn't work properly.

I didn’t get a price but asked my SC manager about the aiming- they set up a barcode-type target and adjust the aim manually to get it close by adjusting the mounting plate, then do the calibration. Usual charge is an hour of labor after a windshield replacement

 

[Art VandeIay]

@verygreen tweeted about the targets used to calibrate the cameras at the end of the line in Fremont's famous tent a few months ago...

Also there was a picture rolling around of Giga China's calibration process as well:

 

[MXFan]

Finally installed my new triple color camera. Then I downloaded 2020.32.3 and went for a drive. The visualization was a little wonky for the stop lights. So I used the new recalibrate camera features and drove for about 6 miles and everything was calibrated. I like the little circle showing you how much more driving you need to do before it is completed.

Yes, I have more color now. It's much better than the old RCCC camera as everything looked grey with a hint of red. Now I get better red, yellow and blue colors, although the green is very washed out. To be expected from a RCCB camera.

The backup camera is still the best (full RGGB), followed by the side cameras (RCCB), and the front camera (RCCB) is just a little more washed out than the side cameras. Overall, I'm very happy with it and the dashcam/sentry recordings I get now.

 

[MP3Mike]

Finally installed my new triple color camera. Then I downloaded 2020.32.3 and went for a drive. The visualization was a little wonky for the stop lights. So I used the new recalibrate camera features and drove for about 6 miles and everything was calibrated. I like the little circle showing you how much more driving you need to do before it is completed.

How difficult was the install, and how long did it take?

 

[MXFan]

How difficult was the install, and how long did it take?

If I knew what I was doing it would have taken 15 min. But since I didn't, it took an hour. The most important thing is you need a T10 torx tool to remove about 12 identical screws.

This was for a Model X:
Step 1: Remove the small plastic cover around the mirror on the bottom side.
Step 2: Remove the rear view mirror by disconnecting the wire connector and twisting the mirror arm 90 degrees from the top of the arm.
See video:

Step 3: Remove the remaining plastic housing. Use a hard flat plastic tool to help.
Step 4: Remove various screws.
Step 5: The camera should be very loose now only connected by the connection wires.
Step 6: Disconnect the wires. This is a bit tricky. The two connectors on the left side are really one.
Step 7: Plug the wires into the new camera.
Step 8: Do everything in reverse to put it back together.
Step 9: Recalibrate the cameras if you have 2020.32.3

 

[r0xx0r]

Weep. I just tried to install an AP2.5 1120520-00-B triple-camera on my model X AP2.0-MCU2-HW3.0. And it didn’t work. The whole camera system (except the rear camera) stopped working.
Tried to shutdown the car, rebooted MCU, reset calibration - none of them worked.
Plugged back the old camera, everything back to normal after turned off the car.

Plug the part 1120520-00-B that I’ve bought to the AP2.5 car, it worked well. Probably something need to be done behind it.

I don’t have root access - so didn’t know what the deep log says.

I might try again when I have a firmware update pending. Might be the camera needs new firmware for itself to work.

 

[MXFan]

I might try again when I have a firmware update pending. Might be the camera needs new firmware for itself to work.

Yes, I waited until I had a firmware update pending. After updating the firmware, it worked great. I did not try it before updating the firmware.

 

[KyleDay]

Weep. I just tried to install an AP2.5 1120520-00-B triple-camera on my model X AP2.0-MCU2-HW3.0. And it didn’t work. The whole camera system (except the rear camera) stopped working.
Tried to shutdown the car, rebooted MCU, reset calibration - none of them worked.
Plugged back the old camera, everything back to normal after turned off the car.

Plug the part 1120520-00-B that I’ve bought to the AP2.5 car, it worked well. Probably something need to be done behind it.

I don’t have root access - so didn’t know what the deep log says.

I might try again when I have a firmware update pending. Might be the camera needs new firmware for itself to work.

If you end up unsuccessful, I’ll be interested in your triple cam module.

 

[r0xx0r]

I purchased the part 1132925-00-A (triple-cam for model 3). Then cut 3 mount parts that are dedicated for model 3/Y - It fitted the model S/X mount well.

The first time I plugged it in, everything worked well - this time I didn't mount the camera on to the windshield. But removed it & mounted it again. The camera system stopped working. Tried to reboot/turn off did everything but it didn't come back. The car didn't see lane, light all the way on.

Decided to do the firmware update to 2020.36.11, the camera worked!

So to be safe, makesure you have the firmware update before installing the triple-camera.

 

[Dario_75D]

Finally installed my new triple color camera.

Could you share the part number that you used?