Tesla DIY - Model Y HomeLink Install & Setup

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Please watch this video on the proper mounting position for the HomeLink module: • Tesla Model Y Homelink...
Installing the HomeLink for the Tesla Model Y/3 will save you about $100 of labor cost with Tesla Service. It's very simple to do and takes about 10 minutes if you know what you're doing.
2023 Model Y with 4680 Battery Cell
HomeLink module: 1114984-00-B
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[@cybslounge]

Please watch this video on the proper mounting position for the homelink moudle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4qzdHlqj8SNZtk

[@VeeElJay]

This video is fantastic. I love how you showed how easy/difficult the actual install was (unlike other videos where they go through it in two minutes and everyone assumes it can be done that fast in real life). This is basically a complete guide for the retrofit! I appreciate it.

[@cybslounge]

I appreciate your comment! That's what I was going for.

[@AwakeGucci]

Thanks for the tutorial! Found a module at a junkyard for $100 and was able to install it to my Y using your tutorial. $250 bucks saved :P

[@cybslounge]

Nice find! Glad my video helped you

[@jds5187]

Awesome video! Every step needed to install the homelink & set it up was included! Thanks for a great video!

[@brentmsdn]

Excellent instruction, thanks!

[@AidPast]

Worked. Thanks so much!!

[@cybslounge]

Glad it helped!

[@julianmendoza203]

spot on

[@judethedude9542]

That was cool! Thanks for the walk-through!

[@cybslounge]

Thank you!

[@VeeElJay]

I have a 2023 Dec MYLR. I followed this video for the install. TL;DR - The plug might not always be taped to the wiring loom. Removed the frunk and oh boy. I looked around and couldn't find the damn home link plug! It wasn't taped onto the wiring harness like this (and all other videos) show it to be. I looked and looked and didn't find it. I remembered reading a comment here saying that in their M3, it was somewhere in the middle. I looked and saw a plug taped in the middle. But it was short and wouldn't reach the home link module attachment point. And the plug itself was wrong. I thought Tesla forgot to install it (with my luck with cars, I wouldn't be surprised). I decided to look again and checked inside the panel on the right (when you look at the car into the frunk area). At the bottom, I saw the plug, just dangling away, not taped. It was dirty since it was exposed to the elements near the wheel well. So yes. If some of you don't see the plug taped to the wiring loom, look into the opening on the body panel on the right. It might be in there.

[@Scottmp123]

So good! Thanks for this video man, I’m going to give it a shot too. Now just to find the perfect one on eBay. :)

[@cybslounge]

Good luck! Definitely worth it

[@robertthomas9564]

The reason you couldn't get the cap off of the plug is that you didn't have the red plug pulled back far enough. I just completed this installation on my Model Y and had the same trouble getting the cap off. I pulled the red clip back a little bit more and the cap came right off. Thanks for making this video for us.

[@VeeElJay]

True. Also, sometimes even with the lock released, it still might be tight. You need a small flathead screwdriver to wedge it gently under the lock clip (on the plug) and lock (on the protector). Lift the lock clip up slightly and pull on the plug to easily remove the plug.

[@cybslounge]

Yep that's what happened to me. I had to use a flathead to release it

[@bryanscottandrews3451]

Good information! I’m trading in my Model Y for another one and I want to take out the HomeLink I had the service center install and reuse it in my new one.

[@cybslounge]

Awesome! Definitely remove it!

[@davidduval4887]

nice job. thx

[@davidduval4887]

but how to find the goof ref on ebay ? it's also the same for model y ?

[@cybslounge]

You should be able to find it with this information. I installed it on my 2023 Model Y HomeLink Garage Door Opener Control Module 1114984-00-B

[@raleedy]

It was a big fail for me - could not coax the dust cap off the plug on the wiring harness! The one you had some trouble with. Got a Tesla ranger to come out and do it for me.

[@cybslounge]

@@raleedy Sorry to hear. I did struggle with that for a bit. I had to poke at the lock on it to allow for some wiggle room

[@billhunsinger862]

I will switch the Homelink module to the new M3 since I need the 3 channels.

[@russm6759]

Thanks Cyb! You get a subscribe from me. ;)

[@cybslounge]

Thank you for the sub! Much appreciated

[@josephz9006]

Bought mine off Ebay and saved $100 got it unopened with bolt

[@donwanna3906]

Why is GiGi soadorable?!? Thanks for the tutorial. I want this!

[@cybslounge]

Haha don't know why but she knows she is! Thanks for watching!

[@victorgrant1400]

Great video but my understanding is that the homelink needs to go on the front of the mount. Wondering if you have had any issues with the homelink working properly or every time. If not, then great. FYI if you mount it the proper way it is very hard to get the screw screwed on. I recommend a zip tie instead.

[@cybslounge]

You're correct! I made another video with a pinned comment pointing that out. I believe the homelink has a bidirectional antenna so it actually doesn't matter where it faces. I tested it facing the wrong direction and it functioned just fine

[@VeeElJay]

It doesn't matter which direction it faces. Technically, depending on if you back your car in or drive head on into the garage, the door still opens. I have it installed this way (I tried getting it on the right way but I couldn't get the screw to stay there and couldn't get my wrench in there) and have zero issues. Works every time.

[@mzdial]

Great install video! I may have to bite the bullet and do this on my 2023 Model 3. Do you happen to know if it is the same module? Also, can you open/close with voice commands? Curious because I couldn't get it to do it with the MyQ trial. Thanks!

[@cybslounge]

Awesome do it! The convenience is worth it. It's the same model for the 3 and Y As for open and closing with command I haven't tried that yet but I just did and it says "this command isn't available yet" It could be a safety issue but they might be able to lock it like how you can't open the glove box without the key present

[@mzdial]

Got my module this afternoon and it took about 45 minutes to install. BTW -- 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.

[@mzdial]

Also -- I forgot to add... There are two spots where you can mount the bracket for the module, facing outward. You can get a 10mm socket behind it.

[@NarenPatel]

Thank you for sharing. What is the model number of the module?

[@cybslounge]

Module: 1114984-00-B - Works with a 2023 Model Y

[@skep2]

Does anyone have a clue if i could remove the module from my 18 model 3 and install it in a new 24 model Y?

[@cybslounge]

So this was previously done with 2022 model Y. Not sure where I saw it but I know it's been done before. You'd need to verify that nothing has changed with the module housing

[@grocerylist]

Thanks for the video! Do you know if you can add multiple (more than one) garage/gate?

[@cybslounge]

Yes you can! There should be an option in there to add a second garage/home

[@jaeeboom]

Buying the homelink module from Tesla comes with installation already included. It's not an extra cost.

[@cybslounge]

Yep an included $150 labor

[@randylyon7259]

Maybe I'm just not understanding but is this just a way to spend ~$200 one time to add Homelink to a Tesla rather than pay $45 /year (or more for 5 or 10 years) for the MyQ service already available in the car? And possibly ~$20 to add MyQ to your opener if it isn't built-in? If so, the break even isn't for ~4 to 5 years?

[@cybslounge]

The benefit to HomeLink is that it provides a way better experience than the MyQ system does. The HomeLink system is RF based. The MyQ system is Network based. The benefit to the RF based homelink is that it acts just like your garage remote would. It doesn't require any form of handshake sequences between the car and the garage door controller. You can also find the HomeLink module online for $100 -$170. The Handshake becomes the annoying part of the MyQ system for me. Since MyQ didn't change how the car talks to the Garage, it acts pretty much as how your phone does. In order for the garage door to close after you click "close", it will flash the light for 10 seconds(iirc) with a beeping noice before closing the door. What's interesting is that it doesn't take as long for opening it. There are other limitations to the MyQ also but i will keep it short. The HomeLink setup avoids a subscription service and provides a smoother experience. I don't know if the MyQ has this feature but you also get a button on the Tesla app to open and close your garage door. Hope i was able to answer your question. Thanks for watching!

[@CityLifeinAmerica]

Screw MyQ and LiftMaster for that scam of a service.

[@randylyon7259]

@@cybslounge Belated thanks for your explanation. Does the Homelink option let you automatically open the garage door when you approach?

[@cybslounge]

@@randylyon7259 Yes HomeLink will auto open and close as you approach and leave. The closing side of it will only work about 90% of the time though. Once in a while it seems to self cancel the process

[@send2dwight]

Where do you get the module from?

[@cybslounge]

You can either get it from Tesla for about $250 or on eBay at a discount. You have to do a parts order if you do order it from Tesla

[@slackerUH]

This no longer works on 2024 software. I moved homelink adapter from 2020 MY to 2024 MY and got a "Failed to update HomeLink Configuration" error and confirmed in other posts that 2024 software update is the cause. Apparently Tesla Service has a way around it so I am waiting on that now.

[@cybslounge]

Woah. I wonder what changed. Thanks for the heads up

[@IvanHernandez-dm7zm]

Can anyone confirm that Tesla has blocked being able to set this up? Also if you install do you have to pay for a subscription

[@cybslounge]

You do not have to pay any subscriptions when you install the home link. You do have to pay for a subscription for the MyQ option which is a terrible replacement. I will check into Tesla blocking it

[@IvanHernandez-dm7zm]

@@cybslounge thank you soooo much for your follow up!! Truly appreciate you! Great video!!

[@IvanHernandez-dm7zm]

It is blocked

[@badtoro]

What year is ur MY

[@cybslounge]

2023

[@Ughthisagain]

Auto open works every time close sucks. It errors 99% of time. I just manually close and it works as link as you are close to the garage too.. seems like MyQ does not want to improve this either.. but wants to still charge you

[@cybslounge]

Haha. MyQ is a joke with how bad it handles opening and closing the Garage. I need to do a video on comparing the two. Their Home Assistant support is also subpar.

[@guttagutta420]

I’ve been using myq on my phone for about a year with no issues. Just got my car and am still in the trial and it works flawlessly as well. Wonder why it’s free on the phone but cuts in the car.

[@randylyon7259]

I'm in the MyQ trial and auto open has always worked so far. I didn't realize it had auto close and frankly would not trust that to find out close never happened. I guess my fault for not knowing about auto close but it locked my electrician out of the garage while he was installing my charger. I went on an errand and did not manually close the door because he would be going in and out. But the door auto closed locking him out with his tools, etc, inside the garage, I was able top remotely open the door for him but not good. If I stay with MyQ, there better be a way to auto open but not auto close. If auto open fails, I can at least see that. If Auto close failed I'd drive away thinking the door was closed.

[@kothareddykrishna]

You mounted the module in wrong way. It needs to be otherway around

[@cybslounge]

Ah you are right! I missed that detail. I will have to fix it and add in a comment about that. Thanks!!!

[@NaughtyGoatFarm]

How do you mean?

[@cybslounge]

I posted another video of what he is talking about kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4qzdHlqj8SNZtk

I bought the bolt from Tesla directly and paid about 60¢ for it. The bolt is M6 1X23mm btw., but 25mm is probably fine. Model 3 (and probably Y): Model number for the bolt: 1100020-00-A Bracket: 1098355-00-B The homelink module itself: 1114984-00-B

[@cybslounge]

Great info on the bolt. What I mentioned in the video was what we figured out in forums

[@xthegrim]

that's not mounted properly, oh god, I'm dying inside.

[@cybslounge]

Haha. I guess you missed the pinned comment on your way here. It's also been mentioned that a service center installed it the same way

[@babyUFO.]

This is so tard. Just use the damned remote control, save yourself $300 and ripping your car apart.

[@cybslounge]

Thank you for your contribution. It is an option and not a requirement. Just like your opinion could have been added to the conversation as option and not a requirement. If you think it's so "tard", then simply move on.

[@AnthonyRaynor]

@@cybslounge thanks for offering the ability to move on to the original poster. I appreciate your video. I've had my 24 MY for about two weeks. Already had MyQ installed on my doors, but looking at the homelink option.