10 minute DIY Tesla Model Y HomeLink Retrofit (Model 3 too! Save $$$!)

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Күн бұрын

Install a HomeLink module in your Tesla Model Y (or model 3) yourself and save over $120 compared to Tesla's Model 3/Y Automatic Garage Opener retrofit in the Tesla shop. Full part list below!
Tesla Part Numbers needed (can be ordered from your local service center):
1114984-00-B - $200 - MODULE, HOMELINK V, OPTION 2
1098355-00-B - $30 - BRACKET, HOMELINK V
1100020-00-A - 3¢ - BOLT,TRX,FLG,M6-1.0X23[8.8]-MP
Tools required:
10mm socket
Flathead screwdriver
11/32" socket (or E12* external torx. I mention E11 in the video as my E12 was too big and my E10 was too small, though on another set E12 was the correct size...)
Optional tools:
Trim tool
Cordless Drill
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Required Parts and Tools
00:51 Tesla Invoice
01:34 Frunk Bin Removal
03:33 Wiring Harness and Bracket Location (2023 Model Y)
03:54 Bracket Installation
04:23 Wiring Harness Prep (remove dust cap)
04:55 Plugging in the HomeLink Module
05:29 Enter Service Mode
05:54 Start HomeLink Retrofit Service Routine (Unlock the Gateway)
06:27 Reminder to exit the vehicle and shut/lock all doors to ensure the new HomeLink menu shows up
07:23 Exit Service Mode
07:36 Success!
07:50 Frunk Reinstallation
Corrections:
3:55 Bracket installed on the wrong side! See followup video for how to correctly mount it • Tesla Model Y HomeLink...

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@user-cp6hi5qv6g 11 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful - thank you! 2:15 You don't need a flathead, you can just push the trim pin out from the other side - but cover it with your other hand or it will go flying inside the bumper. Don't ask me how I know...

@troycassata8974 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! Showed and explained everything so well. For anyone else NOT seeing the HomeLink icon after service reboot on the main screen... First try Power off via safety > power off waiting 2 to several mins. Press the break pedal to wake the screen up after 2 mins. You WONT see the HomeLink icon if on 2023.2.12a and above on the main screen. Tap the normal Garage Icon and now the HomeLink icon should show there underneath the default MyQ one. This drove me nuts thinking the install wasn't picking up the HomeLink. Enjoy!!!

@canberksenolsun Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the tip, saved me some panic for sure!

@troycassata8974 Жыл бұрын

@@canberksenolsun Awesome! That makes me sooo happy to hear. My goal was to save at least one person from that!! Enjoy the homelink!!

@mzdial Жыл бұрын

For anyone doing this on a 2023 Model 3, the wiring harness has moved to the middle of the front where the frunk is. It's about where the connections are for the frunk open button. It moved probably because of the lack of parking sensors) and you'll find it fairly easily. There are two spots where you can mount the bracket for the module, facing outward. You can get a 10mm socket behind it.

@roysgti Жыл бұрын

Did you install yours up and down or side to side? I have mine up and down as that pin seems to lock in. But, it does stretch the wire. I believe it's good to go but wanted to check with you. I also mounted mine on the drivers side location. Appreciate your confirmation and help.

@mzdial Жыл бұрын

@@roysgti I installed it towards the passenger side, as it was less stress on the cable. I don't believe it really matters in the scheme of everything. I've been loving having it automatically open and close my garage. Works fantastic!

@mark.espina Жыл бұрын

@mzdial, did you purchase and use the radar bracket for your ‘23 Model 3?

@lrod8692 Жыл бұрын

Damn you are a lifesaver, I bought one and was starting to curse Elon for moving everything around. I installed on the passenger side also

@cyberite 11 ай бұрын

@@roysgti I am unable to locate the bracket for it on my 2023 Model Y. Can you please take a picture and post? Thanks. The connector does not reach the bracket on the left side and I don't see anything similar on the right side.

@MarianneSchultz Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting this video! I installed a HomeLink in my new Model Y using this guide and saved a nice bit of money over having Tesla do it for me!

@lesbrown8099 Жыл бұрын

Not going to do it myself, but really enjoyed watching you do it and seeing how relatively easy it is for the Tesla dealer….thanks….:)

@Snakesl7 6 ай бұрын

Super helpful DIY video. After watching your video several times I was able to install our eBay purchased module in less than 15 min. Thank you for this!

@alexc7795 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! It was super easy to follow along and do this on my 2023 Model Y. It was even cheaper by buying the Homelink device/bracket/screw on ebay for around $187. One thing I did differently was not disconnecting the frunk light cable from the panel. After unsnapping the panel, i just guided the panel with the attached wire through the hole (I had difficulty unclipping the wire harness and didn't want to break it).

@Reedtechnology 5 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial, this is now on my todo list - thank you!

@papodac36 7 ай бұрын

Super easy install thanks for the video, also good to include what you paid directly from Tesla which I had no idea they would sell just the parts. You saved $120 for about 15-20 min time by diy install!

@guidomescalito Жыл бұрын

thanks mate very clear and descriptive video

@daveinfla100 Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@gregorycooper7340 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Very clear and informative. Thanks.

@AHCruz Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this. The $$ you save can be applied to an accessory for the car 😊

@maggiew2396 9 ай бұрын

Great video!

@MrHerrjon 11 ай бұрын

Note that with some home link setups you have to press the 'activate' button repeatedly until the training is complete and the garage door opens.... One symptom of failed programming is the program status light on the opener flashing red when home link is activated in the car but not resulting in the door being opened. It should normally flash several times during a successful opening event, not just once.

@sanjaybandaru Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I was able to install one myself.. eBay had one for 220

@zroger73 3 ай бұрын

It appears Tesla may have removed the ability to complete a HomeLink self-install beginning with the 2024 software updates. I purchased the module, bracket, and screw and installed the hardware myself on my 2023 Model Y. When I ran the HomeLink retrofit routine in service mode, I received an "unauthorized configuration change" error message. I researched and found others having the same issue. It appears the solution requires a Tesla technician to add HomeLink to the vehicle's configuration. Fortunately, Tesla mobile service did this for me at no cost, but this may change.

@UrbanTinkerer 3 ай бұрын

This looks like a bug in recent firmware builds; hopefully Tesla fixes it. In the meantime, I urge you to make a service appointment; several people have had success getting a technician to make the gateway change for “free” as a result of the self service tools not working as designed.

@billhunsinger862 2 ай бұрын

@@UrbanTinkerer I scheduled Service and detailed that the module is installed that I understood that the reconfigure could be done from the office. The estimate was $275.00! I cancelled it.

@dylanwhite6539 8 ай бұрын

I so could’ve done this myself. My appointment to have this installed is in 2 days though, oh well.

@james380pilot 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for helpful video. And I went to the TESLA Service Center Part department and told them the part numbers and tried to purchase it, but they said they did not sell it. They just ask you to order from the app.

@adamriese3610 Жыл бұрын

wow, that is really easy but the Parts are still expensive, but it seems to be a better option compared to the MYQ or what the new service is called

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

Agreed… at least this way you have the option of finding parts elsewhere for hopefully even less (ebay, local scrapyard, etc)

@ricric9521 Ай бұрын

Nice. I need to remove and install on my new Tesla.

@tappsters Жыл бұрын

TY for this video!

@dillonle4034 Жыл бұрын

I think tailwind is the best by far cheaper

@der_rechtsamwald 20 сағат бұрын

There is another video where they are taking of the whole bumper of a model 3... so will it really be the same on a Model 3 like in your video?

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

A few corrections and clarifications for anyone attempting this at home: - At 3:55 in this video I install the HomeLink Mounting bracket on the wrong side. See this video for how to correctly mount it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMyDmrFenLnUcp8.html - I mention in the video that the correct socket should be "E11" as my E12 was too big and my E10 was too small at the time of filming. However, with a different set of sockets, E12 was the correct size. - If you have a Model 3, the official mounting location is in the front center of the car (and may not be present on 2023 and later models without an additional part). Installing HomeLink on a model 3 typically requires removing or loosening the front bumper cover. There are alternate (unofficial) mounting brackets and locations that are easier, Eg, www.thingiverse.com/thing:4069700

@willrogers5910 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Getting the screw tightened in the correct mounting position is a serious pain in the rear.

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

@@willrogers5910 yeah, doing it wrong was way easier 😂 I made a comment on my other video, but try a short extension or socket adapter on your wrench if you haven’t put everything back together yet.

@flu922 Жыл бұрын

@@UrbanTinkerer I just gave up trying to install mine the right way and install the easier way and it works good.

@Tommy-st6ev Жыл бұрын

@urbantinkerer Thank you very much for this tutorial, everything is working fine! but when I was re-assembling the car, during the last step, wiht the Apron I guess I pushed too hard and broke one of hte plastic brackets that are connected to the hood, do you know the part number or how can I get that replaced? thanks!

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

@@Tommy-st6ev do you mean the small plastic clips on the side of the frunk bin that it “snaps” into? Those should be “FRUNK-FENDER CLIP - ASSEMBLY”, Tesla PN 1472872-00-C Should be $1.19/each direct from Tesla.

@tjxoom1 9 күн бұрын

Nice video. Is there a certain model HomeLink for 2021 Model Y. Thanks

@UrbanTinkerer 9 күн бұрын

Any unit from a model 3 or model y will work. PN is 1114984-00-B

@seenstee Жыл бұрын

What is meant by holding down the key when unlocking the gateway?

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

You just place the key or keycard on the area behind the cup holders

@craigmoritz 11 ай бұрын

How does one buy parts from Tesla???

@Chris-em9uw 2 ай бұрын

What software were you on

@julianmendoza203 26 күн бұрын

On the Model Y 2024 the retrofit will not work as you will receive a debug error. Tesla does not allow the module to write back to the car system. The fix for this is to call tesla service desk and asked them to please allow the module to make the required change. Tesla will charge you 15 mins Labor which amounts to a little over $50. I traded my 2023 model 3 for a 2024 model Y and transferred the module over from the 3 to the Y. A little top tip.

@UrbanTinkerer 9 күн бұрын

@@julianmendoza203 they have fixed this bug in the most recent firmware releases (2024.20.1 and newer), so you should be able to completely DIY again.

@ricric9521 Күн бұрын

@@UrbanTinkerer Nope and it isn't a bug. Have you tried it? Please don't mention untested resolutions. I'm getting an error in my days old Model Y.

@UrbanTinkerer Күн бұрын

@@ricric9521 what firmware version is your car on, and what error do you get?

@dennislee587 11 ай бұрын

When they say, hold up on the turn stalk + brake + and key. What is the "key"?

@adamurban165 7 ай бұрын

Your keycard for the vehicle. Place it on the area in the center console behind the cupholders, put your foot on the brake, and press (and hold) up on the turn stalk.

@normanrechtman3885 Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe what some people are trying to get for used ones on ebay, like one seller who wants more than if you paid Tesla to install one.

@JeffBeadles 11 ай бұрын

Extremely well done, thanks!! This was 100% correct for my 2021 MY as well. Thanks for doing this.

@LeLawApe Жыл бұрын

Do you know if a 2018 model 3 home link can be transferred to 2023 model y? Same unit? Thanks!

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

Yes, that should work fine!

@michaeld5621 10 ай бұрын

I read somewhere that you have to get it from the bumper which is a little more surgery from the 2018. You might want to confirm.

@hyemi85 Жыл бұрын

Will i be able to take my homelink out of my 2022 model y and put it into a 2023 model y?

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

Yes, should work fine!

@maheshhm Жыл бұрын

Does it void the warranty in anyway if we installed it ourself?

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

Of course not! (Unless you were to damage something during installation, in which cade that specific thing would be on you)

@maheshhm Жыл бұрын

@The Urban Tinkerer Thank you

@scottsmylie1298 11 ай бұрын

Is it does work with the 2023 Y? When I try to buy on the website it only says it is compatible up to 2022. I figured they may have changed something.

@UrbanTinkerer 11 ай бұрын

Yes, it works fine on the 2023 MY. (that’s actually what’s in the video)

@newberry940051 11 ай бұрын

@@UrbanTinkerer nice video!! Do you have to remove it from the software in the older car through the service menu? I’m not seeing any info online about what to do to the car you removed it from. Any insight would be great!

@adamurban165 7 ай бұрын

You can run the same service procedure on the car you removed it from to remove it from that vehicle’s config.

@rsxfreak03 3 ай бұрын

When it says to hold down the key, what is it referring to? I have my phone, keycard, and a key fob. What am I holding down for key?

@UrbanTinkerer 3 ай бұрын

Any of them should work. Eg, put your key card on the center console while you hold the brake pedal down and press up on the blinker stalk

@sedace6734 2 ай бұрын

On the gateway unlock screen--I got stuck there as well, when you press up on the turn stalk you have to lift it higher than normal amount, all the way until it stops. If you do that while pressing the brake and have your key on the console it'll show a countdown timer immediately and unlock when it's done. As others noted though the 2024 update breaks the process after that and a service technician will be needed to unlock the update (best I can tell).

@gleenfornasier9380 Жыл бұрын

Can you please confirm that I can buy a Module online and install this myself onto a Model 3 without afterwards having to appear in person at a Tesla Dealership to have them complete a software upgrade, prior to pairing it to my HomeLink garage?

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can. A reminder that the official model 3 installation location is a bit harder to get to than the model y shown in this video, and may require an additional bracket on newer vehicles.

@gleenfornasier9380 Жыл бұрын

@@UrbanTinkerer Thanks for the response. I ordered the Module and Bracket together. How do I know if I need an additional or different bracket that what came in, in order to install on 2022 Model 3?

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

@@gleenfornasier9380 you should be all set for your 2022 model 3. For model year 2023 model 3s, tesla removed the radar bracket (which is also where the homelink bracket is attached).

@Adxghmgdsf Жыл бұрын

Is 2023 model y without radar also need an additional bracket?

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

@@Adxghmgdsf A 2023 model y without radar is exactly what was shown in the video. No “extra” bracket needed, just the small bracket to hold the homelink module.

@Ivan-iu3st 3 ай бұрын

Does this void any warranty?

@zroger73 3 ай бұрын

No, but Tesla is not obligated to cover any damage that may result from a self-installation.

@mamin-br9gs Жыл бұрын

Will any home link control Module (From older Model S, X, or 3 or even non tesla) work on my 2023 Model Y ? I would think home link chip should be compatible with any car who suppose home link ?

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

Model 3 and Y modules are identical. Model S/X are different and as best I can tell not currently compatible. 3rd party homelink modules also do not seem to be compatible.

@mamin-br9gs Жыл бұрын

@@UrbanTinkerer Any year of Model 3/Y Module will work ?

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

@@mamin-br9gs it should, yes.

@jordanbrown1170 Жыл бұрын

model S/X modules can work if they are late model, Tesla switched to this module in 09/2015 for model S and 04/2016 for model X according to their parts catalog.

@Tothefloor Жыл бұрын

You installed the module in the wrong direction. You will have limited range. You are giving out false information on how to install it.

@UrbanTinkerer Жыл бұрын

Range is a non-issue with it installed backwards (or in any other orientation really… the antenna is just a trace on the PCB). I do recommend installing it the correct way though; I posted a correction video showing how to do this here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMyDmrFenLnUcp8.html

@paulvina1974 7 ай бұрын

Well aren’t you a ray of sunshine