Someone successfully retrofitted Front bumper camera on HW4.0 model X

I wonder what would happen, software wise, if a Highland plugged one in. I know it has the hardware input but will it automatically recognize it like the Y and X?

You'll have to change some configuration in service mode for it to recognize the camera apparently  In addition to that, the HW4.0 computer must have the port populated (all model s/x with HW4.0 since day 1 will have it, but model 3/y will have to check the computer that came with the car).  Source - comments section in here - https://x.com/greentheonly/status/1943042992618770797?t=zxLXa795VZbLTkR-Y5N9Cg&s=19

Nice. Hopefully this is something Tesla won’t block (eg if model = 3 then don’t allow even if config id 131 is correct.)

Do you know if you have the front bumper ppf’d that it will have to be removed for this modification?

I will gladly pay for my highland 2025 to get the front camera installed if Tesla ever offers it.

Lets see if the ambient lighting can also be retrofitted

Apparently it can and is available officially from Tesla, but in Korea only for now IINM  - https://x.com/Tslachan/status/1932653715489763820?t=YsLD0RzZ65Q0QW__N4gy4w&s=19

No Model 3 has a front camera. Doubt this would work.

I would gladly pay to retrofit my MX23, assuming the software actually utilizes it for parking sensors, self driving, etc.

This ^^ Could care less about the ambient lighting, but the extra camera I am 100% interested in. If they offer that missing cable I’m going for it.

>You'll have to change some configuration in service mode for it to recognize the camera apparently  I guess that would be in subscription Service Mode+ not the free basic *service* password service mode.

This is for the Model Y though? I meant for S and X

Front bumper camera [was] why I was holding off on buying a m3p. Now I’m forced to take delivery by September 30th. So I’m all for an official retrofit option. But why does it seem like Tesla overlooked the m3p? Like the Highland team derp’d on this and Tesla are oddly silent about it.

I'd gladly pay for that upgrade. More importantly, why's there no wash for the rear camera?? It gets dirty after pretty much every drive. Don't get me started about winter time

Tesla please let me give you money for this upgrade. Desperately want one for my refresh M3P.

Oh shit! No way, that’s awesome!

Per green the model 3 shares the same UI config as the model y does potentially allowing it to have the camera.

Now if they could retrofit ventilated seats into older Teslas, I would be all on board.

Funny enough it was supposed to have an front bumper cam. Look at the Highland early spy shots and marketing material, it's there.  Really wonder why it was removed before official release.

possibly supply chain issues, maybe couldn't get enough of them.

Mine does not get dirty that fast at all (22Y), what are you driving

2025 Model 3 Highland, Montréal area. The moment it rains, there is enough dust and dirt that coats the lens. Making it harder to see when trying to reverse park. Significantly worse in winter time. Being able to quickly power wash it will help tremendously

Would like to do this on my 2024 MX Plaid

Aftermarket to the rescue, I added those to my 24 MYP and they are available for all models.

Curious as to which ones you fitted?

Oh I LOVE this, thanks for pointing this out. Definitely will look into upgrading my ‘23 Model X.

The software in a Model 3 does not support this.

I made a [post with more details](https://www.reddit.com/r/ModelY/s/Ooa6VDYUaM), it’s a kit from EVOffer

Awesome, thanks!

Of course! Happy to answer any questions on the install process for the video I made that’s linked in the post or on the seats themselves.

I saw your post, those look really nice. I would just be afraid installing them wrong and having a safety issue or warranty problem. Wish Tesla could retrofit them.

Have you tried applying rain repellent designed specifically for lenses?  One that comes to my mind now is the soft99 glaco mirror coat - https://www.soft99.co.jp/en/products/detail/04172/

The Tesla manual states not to apply any product on the camera lenses so I've avoided that But if this would solve my issue, I'll gladly give it a try

The software actually does support it if you update the config. The problem is that the *hardware* may not: the early highland MCU does not have the port populated on the PCBA, so there is nowhere to plug it in.

Per green the only there are 2 revisions of the MCU on highland. The second one has support for it and the changeover happened “late 2024”.

This is correct

Have you heard anything on when that cutover happened or how to check as an owner? I have a model year 2025 highland built in late 2024.

Only way I know for sure to check is to remove the glovebox and take a peek at the connectors present... [https://service.tesla.com/docs/Model3/ServiceManual/2024/en-us/GUID-A3826634-BB91-4A15-A34A-403D523A4D29.html](https://service.tesla.com/docs/Model3/ServiceManual/2024/en-us/GUID-A3826634-BB91-4A15-A34A-403D523A4D29.html)

Would like to do this on my model S Plaid 2024

That’s actually a really good price. I wonder if it’s coming to us and how much it will be.

Oof, I have one of the early performance from July or August (I don't remember) so probably don't have the hardware. I'm pretty sure having both cameras in front will be safer (for summon/banish/robotaxi) so a bit disappointed, as this news got my hopes up last week

I thought all the cameras except the forward facing are the same