Tesla Model 3/Y Starlink Full-Width Strip Tail Light Cyber Inspired Taillights

[@Shaun614]

Hands down the most helpful write up for model 3 owners. Way better than the instructional video the manufacturer provided.. I dont believe it was mentioned but when removing the Camera, make sure you remove the clips from the trunk and place them on the light strip. That way the camera can snap back in place. Thanks again!

[@TeslaLightShows]

That's very kind, thank you ☺️

[@Shaun614]

Also for the model 3, I found that the long yellow connector can be plugged into the orange connector next to the left tail light harness.. that confused me because of the colors.. a better diagram would've been helpful if they provided that

[@Lowness125-r6m]

is it possible to not have the light bar blink when turning? I just want a solid bar turned on and not do anything except just light up when the lights are on and turn off when the lights are off.

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi Lowness, I get what you're saying and i'm guessing if someone can work out the right wire to snip then it should be possible but... It could end in killing the lights completely.

[@kitleong6390]

Thank you for the video🙏☺️

[@TeslaLightShows]

🙏🏻

[@fv4406]

What a great video! Thanks ever so much for being so thorough, it makes everything much easier

[@TeslaLightShows]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TeslaM3LP]

Thank you for this great step by step DIY ! Great job 👍

[@TeslaLightShows]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@doggy123129]

I have a model 3 LR, Where did you attach the yellow wire? Where did you attach the orange wire?

[@TopShelfTesla]

Great video! We just got ours in and will be installing this week! Looks awesome!

[@TeslaLightShows]

That’s great! 😊

[@MarzioNieddu]

yeahhhh Simon, thank you very much for your video, very usefull, next week I'll try

[@TeslaLightShows]

Let me know if you need any help!!! 🙏🏻

[@MarzioNieddu]

@@TeslaLightShows not yet try, no time. I'll do it very soon..... grrrrr, more than 1 year that I have the kit

[@randymarzan2671]

Did the install require you to out the car in service mode or power the car off completely?

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi Randy... I didn't but powering down the car is likely a good idea when doing any material changes to the car i suppose... 😉

[@ReconnaissanceLime]

Was there a special way to remove that black power trunk connector right after you remove the trim? Mine seems to not want to come off

[@TeslaLightShows]

The cable? That came off quite easily although there is a clip that you'll need to undo to allow the connector to slip off... Hope that helps. If its something else, let me know

[@ReconnaissanceLime]

@@TeslaLightShows It off not long after, thanks for that Did your guide lines on your reverse camera change and all? Mine seem a bit off now

[@TeslaLightShows]

I don't have guidelines on my M3 2022... Which model do you have?

[@ReconnaissanceLime]

@@TeslaLightShows I have the same, M3 2022

[@TeslaLightShows]

Well... Knock me down with a feather. I've had my M3 & and MY for 2 years now and not registered the guidelines!!! The lines look ok to me on the M3, although having not really seen them before i have no reference as to how they may have changed. I'd suggest checking that the camera is sitting 100% correctly... In theory it's only moved downward by a few millimetres so although a slight change in the guidelines might be expected, i'd imagine that it shouldn't be by too much.

[@blackfish95]

Great looking product. Would love to see a few lightshows featuring this new bar on the channel. Cheers!

[@TeslaLightShows]

And so you shall @Blackfish… and so you shall 😊

[@blackfish95]

@@TeslaLightShows let there be light. Shows.

[@alex23ti]

Great video 👍

[@TeslaLightShows]

Thanks 👍

[@nickb9007]

any way to disable the animations?

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi Nick, no to my knowledge I'm afraid... snipping a few wires might do it but not recommended 😉

[@Nick2JZ]

I agreed...it looks ricey. I preferred lit-up at night and function as brake light.

[@showcase-me]

As far as I know snipping the yellow cable gets rid of the indicator function

[@hardcore4111]

Show the wiring please You didn’t show where the orange 12v wire goes

[@usmc88fan]

That looks really cool. I’m curious if on the Model Y with the Reviver digital plate, will it still fit? The digital plate is much thicker than a regular license plate.

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi Chris! Most definitely, there a good inches clearance before and after install and is even higher on the Y ☺️

[@usmc88fan]

@@TeslaLightShows Great. Now I want it. 😂

[@damiengvideos4337]

Great video, thanks for this....I installed this and only half of the light bar works. All of the installation instructions say to connect the orange cable to the 12V connecter in the trunk but the Model 3 doesn't have a 12v connector in the trunk like the Model Y does. I connected mine like you did it seems and it only half works. The half that does work the brake works but not the turn signal. Contacted support, we will see how that goes....def concerned it won't get fixed.

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi Damien, the orange wire doesn't connect into the 12v, it doesn't connect to anything in mine and the full animation works perfectly. Have you tried disconnecting and reconnecting each side? Side, like any install, have you rebooted the car?

[@damiengvideos4337]

@@TeslaLightShows Hey thanks for the response, that made me think to swap the left and right side plugs. Turns out they were mislabeled and now the right turn signal works as well as the brake light. Left side still doesn’t lite up at all. I think I have a bad light bar unfortunately. It’s gonna be fun to heat up that 3M VHB tape to pull it off if that is the issue. A reboot didn’t help either but good idea 👍🏼

[@canadianteslamartin9221]

@@damiengvideos4337- I had the same problem as you AND my rear view camera didn’t work. Have you been able to return your bar. I’m done with mine!! The ‘extension’ cable wasn’t long enough to run to the left tail light (as per Instructions) The 4 loose wires at the end of the extender is a hocky way to connect. Absolutely crap directions!!!

[@juanpereyra9743]

Cop today got next to me at the red light and told me I had to take them off. He wasn’t a fan of the pulsing brake (me neither) and the sleep mode. I’m gong to see if I can have the box replaced with out the ricey modes

[@manya3084a]

Where did you plug the orange wire from the black box? Model 3s don't have a power outlet like the manual says to use.

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi Manya, the orange wire can just be tucked away as it's not got any function.

[@damiengvideos4337]

@@TeslaLightShows I did this and only half of the light bar works :(

[@MichaelKroese]

What should the loose plug from the box with the orange wire and fuse sit on? Is it for ground connection?

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi Michael, I tucked both into the cavity behind the tail lights as the orange cable doesn't seem to perform a function.

[@a.roncarmichael6593]

Mfr states the orange wire plugs into the 12v cigarette lighter socket base inside left hand shroud in model Y.

[@mjcantwell6420]

Anyone know what that 12v wire does? Seems to function okay without it.

[@creatorex1]

Good vid less complex than others I've watched. Could be cable routed inside the tube instead of appearing outside ? Where did you get the back cover cover piece ? Cheers

[@TeslaLightShows]

Thanks @creatorex, the cable could be routed through the tube but I wanted to have quick access to everything in case I needed to go back at any point... In hindsight, I love the bar and still have it in place so might neaten it up but it's been perfectly functional to this point. I'm not sure on what you mean by the back cover piece, can you elaborate?

[@creatorex1]

@@TeslaLightShows yes, the part inside frunk door … you have this covered with something I think to protect the interior interior.

[@leedart]

You have the best video on this installation. There are so many that are lacking. There is a piece that was put in my kit that has no home. Its a wedfe with spring loaded wings. Any ideas as to what it is for?

[@TeslaLightShows]

Thank you Lee... That didn't come in my package although I also recommended some extra components in the form of some screed that didn't belong to the set. They must have had a overactive elf at the workshop 😊

[@a.roncarmichael6593]

​the silver bits in separate bag I think are meant to pretty up your license plate mounting screws - replaces them, and then the shiny chrome caps hide the heads of the screws.

[@user-hh5nx2sc7w]

Great video, what is the piece attached to the trunk lid trim?

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi @E, the bar fits under the truck, where the opening catch/button is and secured tightly behind the license plate light but with M3 tape to the body of the car 😊

[@user-hh5nx2sc7w]

@@TeslaLightShows Thanks, I was referring to the piece on the black trim underneath the trunk lid. It looks like this TESLA MODEL Y TAILGATE TRUNK LID PROTECTOR, BLACK ABS PLASTIC

[@TopShelfTesla]

So we’re stuck - looks like our kits are identical, red herrings and all! Where does the orange cable with the blade connector on the end connect to (the one that has an inline fuse)? Didn’t see where you placed that in the video. Also, any issues with the cables being pinched running the wire on the outside of the wire loom?

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi Top Shelf Tesla, the orange cable is redundant so mine is left hanging in the cavity. I’ve had no issue with pinching, having secured it with the cable ties. Are you finding that?

[@TopShelfTesla]

@@TeslaLightShows will let you know! Put install on hold to make sure orange cable wasn’t supposed to be somewhere!

[@TeslaLightShows]

Go for it! 😊

[@mjcantwell6420]

What did you end up doing with the orange 12v cable?

[@TopShelfTesla]

@@mjcantwell6420 we did not use the orange cable. It was tapped off and left on the harness in the cavity.

[@matc8312]

How is the camera view for you mine sees so much of the light bar the car often thinks I’m backing into something.

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi Matc, the camera is obscured a little at the top but I've gotten used to it. I haven't had any issue with the car's reverse sensors though, as we've not touched those 🤔

[@matc8312]

@@TeslaLightShows my car uses the vision system not the ultrasonic sensor so I get the red line at times. I appreciate the responses overall it does look good

[@TeslaLightShows]

Ah... That makes sense... have you tried lowering the camera a little?

[@matc8312]

Did you have issues with back up camera showing up after putting this back together? I installed this and back up camera is just black

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi Mat, yes I did but a reboot brought everything back up. It's a good idea to do this after any install just to make sure that there's no connection timeouts. Hold the 2 rollerballs down on the steering wheel... I normal would let it run it's course and leave it for 20 minutes.

[@matc8312]

Thanks I let the car,go to sleep and that solved it after reboot. The camera can see the strip and I get the phantom alert that I am close to something when reversing. Do you have that? Otherwise your video was great to help with the install.

[@michaelhsu348]

I heard these light bars are bulky and stick out from the trunk ruining the smooth aesthetic. Have you found this to be the case or does it sit fairly flush? Thanks!

[@TeslaLightShows]

It's not flush against the overhang of the boot but I wouldn't say that it sticks out too much. I personally think it looks like it came out of the factory 😁

[@norwegian.model.y]

@@TeslaLightShows It seems like it sticks out right before the outer tail lights or am i wrong?

[@0prisonpriest0]

When you say ‘idle animation’ do you mean the lightbar randomly plays animations whilst driving with the lights on?

[@TeslaLightShows]

I'm not sure how you see that from the driver's seat 😉

[@vina1691]

did you see any partial blocking of the backup camera view after installation of this light bar?

[@TeslaLightShows]

Yes... There's a small obstruction at the top door to being lowered as part of the install. I got used to it relatively quickly

[@norellavictoria1258]

Great video and the product looks good. Wondering how it would work in my model Y?

[@TeslaLightShows]

This light bar works on both the 3 & Y. I have a video coming out where I’ll be replace all of the lights (including tail lights) on my wife’s Y, so stay tuned for that!

[@MsLw6621]

..... Hi there, just curious if it's legal in your region to have red indicator lights as well? .....

[@TeslaLightShows]

I was told that because the original amber remain that there should be no problem passing it's MOT

[@radtech6576]

I went through 2 of these systems. The first one never worked, and the 2nd one lasted for 1 week. Both units had a defective light bar. I had them professionally installed. After the second failure, I trashed them and put on Alpharex lighting system instead.

[@TeslaLightShows]

These have been in for a couple of months now and still going strong 💪🏻😊

[@modestasjuskevicius5936]

how much set light?

[@derrynknight69]

Where did you connect the transformer?

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi @derrynknight69... The transformer is tucked into the cavity by the tail lights as there's plenty of room there 😊

[@spacemanwho]

How's this holding up for folks?

[@rennanmeneses1619]

Can it be placed in front too?

[@TeslaLightShows]

It's not designed 🫣

[@cheets512000]

Do they not make these for the model x

[@TeslaLightShows]

I don't know but that would be AWESOME 😎

[@jamesbarber8012]

Are they shipped from China or a european warehouse, just curious about import taxes.

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi James, I had mine shipped from China but had no import tax to pay

[@LysanderLH]

I think there are conformity issues with the colour of the light. Solid Red lights are brakes, flashing amber are indicators. This light has flashing red indicators. Take it to an MoT test centre and ask them before you drive it.

[@TeslaLightShows]

Hi Lysander, I've had that check locally and I'm told that as the amber lights remain, there's no conformity issue. Thanks for watching

[@LysanderLH]

@@TeslaLightShows did an MoT tester tell you that?

[@Alan-sp1jp]

What is the small package of silver bits for?

[@TeslaLightShows]

Absolutely nothing 🤣🤣🤣 it threw me too for a while but I did confirm with the manufacturer

[@Alan-sp1jp]

Can you test the animations when the brake is held down and a turn signal is on. I have an issue where the turn signal and brake animation looks like it’s glitching out and flashing in the opposite direction!

[@TeslaLightShows]

you May have the left & right cables wired up the wrong way around? Try switching them around… So the connector you currently have into the back of the right tail light, move that to the left tail light and vice versa. Hope that makes sense ?

[@Paddzr]

Mine flashes when braking. As in, it strobes for 2 seconds like crazy. No way is that safe to use. I checked all the cables, opened up the control box and nothing unusual there. All plugs and pins look fine and well pushed in. What gives?

[@TeslaLightShows]

Mine didn't do that when breaking... Which model do you have?

[@planetkiller21]

Same hereZ when braking it strobes and then goes in a sort of heartbeat mode untill i gas again. Is there a way to disable this? Also the indicator light for turn left and right is not allowed here. Which cable i need to dismantle to disable this? :). Some say a yellow wire, but which? (On the u loop harbess on both sides? Or other?) do you maybe know?

[@aufpathor112]

Night please

[@TeslaLightShows]

I’ll be filming a light show soon 😃

[@IJm3]

Hearing a brit saying stuff like "trunk" and "licence plate" is wrong. 😂

[@TeslaLightShows]

🤣

[@Ukcalling16]

Hi need help!!! I bought mine and i fit it in but do I need to connect the 12volts orange wire to the 12volts socket? It doesn’t work now!!😢

[@TeslaLightShows]

No, the orange wire doesn't plug into anything... I tucked mine into the lining

[@Ukcalling16]

@@TeslaLightShows thank you. Maybe I did turn the wrong way round 😰

[@TeslaLightShows]

Let me know how you get on

[@Ukcalling16]

@@TeslaLightShows it’s working now cause the wrong colour wire connected😅.

[@TeslaLightShows]

Excellent 👌🏻 Ace isn't it 😊

[@dazzassti]

Thumbs down for the hair dresser 😂