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Welcome to my random channel! I just post things about random projects that I have accomplished. I hope they help you along the way on your projects.
Welcome to my random channel! I just post things about random projects that I have accomplished. I hope they help you along the way on your projects.
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Where the link to the retrofit to buy?
You can either go on EBay and search for them or you can email me directly and I’ll sell it to you without the EBay fees tacked on. [email protected]
Don't get it, I had this done a little bit over a month ago but the Tesla service guy did't do anything in the frunk.
What year and model do you drive?
@@bilbo75 december 2018. It took the guy literally 20 minutes to install the hardware and then remotely the system was updated during the following night
@@bilbo75 Wait a minute, I am mistaken. He did unplug the 12V battery. But still it took him only 20 minutes.
Got it. The expert did the same things I did just quicker. I’m fine with that. If Tesla will do this modification for you (I.e. you don’t have a salvage title vehicle like I do) then you should definitely pay Tesla to do this for you. It’s much cheaper than the DIY method.
True makes life a bit easier in that sense. Although you do stuff I never could @@bilbo75
Am have this kind of issues . Please we're can I find the CCU. thanks
Are you looking for where you can purchase the CCS Retrofit Kit?
Do you know if there’s a way to only get the ECU and wiring harness for the model X? I already own a CCS adapter.
@@juanaguirre6814Unfortunately, I don’t think there is any way to buy a brand new ECU and wiring harness without getting an adapter with it. You might be able to find someone selling a salvage version though. Both the US and European kits come with their respective adapters for CCS1 (North America) and CCS2 (EU). I generally tell people to just resell the adapters on EBay if they don’t need them. For some reason Tesla always seems to run out of them on their online store, so you can generally get full price for them on EBay.
How do you configure it with the laptop? Do you just connect and reboot it, or is there some other configuration needed?
So it now depends on whether or not you have an MCU 1 or 2. If you have an upgraded MCU 2, you can now do the configuration change and redeploy through the vehicles’s Service Mode. Info about that here: teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/diy-installing-ccs-retrofit-in-us-model-s.266509/page-7#post-7643550 If you have an MCU1 vehicle then you will need to get someone to do it for you. I can get you in touch with someone that does this if you’re interested. That’s how I had to do it last year when I made these videos
Can you help me get in touch with someone who does this with MCU 1?
@@peruvianstreetbites sure, just shoot me an email. [email protected]
Hello, my tesla model S is 05/2016 but its refresh model outside, so can u tell me which one i need?
Man you are right on the line between Pre-Refresh kit and Refresh Kit. To know for sure you would have to pull the back seat and get a look at your Onboard Charge Controller. I would guess that you probably need a Refresh Kit. If you have more questions or need help getting kits you can Email me at [email protected]
Thanks for the video. My salvage 2018 MX is being inspected by tesla right now. Hoping it passes and I don't have to do this. the CCS retrofit is scheduled after the inspection for $450. Fingers crossed.
I hope the inspection goes well for you! I’m surprised to hear your getting a Model X inspected. Up until now most Model X owners have not been able to schedule the inspections. Congrats!
What are you supposed to do if you dont know anyone that will hook up to the CAN bus and change the configuration mode? Is there software and a cable you can buy to do this yourself or is this something you could drive the car to tesla and get them do change the configuration mode?
Tesla made some changes in the last few months that actually gives people/vehicles with MCU 2 and software versions 2023.12 and later the ability to go into Service Mode and make the configuration changes themselves. No computer or diagnostic cable (or “friends”) necessary. Take a look at this thread from Tesla Motor Club to learn more. teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/diy-installing-ccs-retrofit-in-us-model-s.266509/page-7 You can also contact me at [email protected] and I will help you through the process. If you have MCU 1 vehicle, I can also help get you set up with a friend that can help you with the config changes 🙂. Overall the DIY process is more expensive than trying to get Tesla to do the HIgh Voltage safety inspections and re-enabling SuperCharging. But if you have failed that inspection or know you have a dented up battery (which is why I didn’t pass) this is still a decent option to get you salvage Tesla DC Fastcharging again!
I think I’ve just seen the world’s best one handed mechanic working on EVs 🤩
I have a U.S. spec 2017 model S and have a ccs retrofit scheduled. So if they install an EU ECU and I go back to the states, I would still be able to use American SC as well as CCS1?
Yes, (if they install it) you will be able to use it in the US as well. The kit that you see me install in the video was a kit from Europe and it works for me in the US. I had heard that Tesla would not work on vehicles from other regions at their Service Center. So a European SC would not work on a US spec vehicle and vice Versa. If they complete the mod please let everyone know here. This would be a welcome change for many Tesla owners that have to move abroad 🙂
Why didn't you show the friend doing the software configuration and some of the actual update stuff on the car screen lol $$$$$$ don't kill yourself over the filming you did a good job man. Good luck with everything.
Thanks! I didn't show the configuration change because the people that do that kind of work have asked that I not show it on camera. But....since I filmed this video there may have been a development that makes it easier to do that portion of it yourself. It looks like Tesla has implemented a way to unlock the Gateway and make config changes while in Service Mode if you have a newer software version. Take a look at this thread from Tesla Motor Club: teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/posts/7593192/ I havn't been able to film the process yet, but let me know if anyone has done this successfully. If you are anywhere near Florida, Alabama, or Georgia and are going to do this modification let me know. I would love to film this new way of changing the CCS configuration. I am always happy to answer any questions or get you in touch with my friends: [email protected]
Great video. Thank you for all your efforts.
You are welcome. Hope it helps!
I just ordered a retrofit kit for my 2017 model x thanks for the great video wondering if you can get me in touch with your friend invade I need it. I have a cord already to connect to diagnostic plug.
Yes, I can can get you in touch with someone that can do it remotely over the internet. Just contact me through this email account: [email protected]
Glad it was helpful! Happy to answer any questions you have as you go through the process.
Great instructional video Bill! Thanks for the kit! Too bad toolbox 3 does not change the configuration for how much it costs to subscribe!
Thanks! There is a sliver of hope on the configuration change front. Some people on Tesla Motor Club are reporting (with pictures) that one of the new software builds (2023.12.1) has a Service Mode option under High Voltage--Charging with a "CCS Retrofit" button. The hope is that it will automatically change the configuration for you once the mod is complete. Here is the link: teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/2023-12-1-updated-service-menu-and-tools-for-legacy-cars.300044/
@@bilbo75 Thanks for the video! It's really helpful manual 💯 What's about configuration change and Redeploy? How have you changed config and than started Software Redeploy?
@@bestnova So it now depends on whether or not you have an MCU 1 or 2. If you have an upgraded MCU 2, you can now do the configuration change and redeploy through the vehicles’s Service Mode. Info about that here: teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/diy-installing-ccs-retrofit-in-us-model-s.266509/page-7#post-7643550 If you have an MCU1 vehicle then you will need to get someone to do it for you. I can get you in touch with someone that does this if you’re interested
Please link for the wire harness and charging computer part number
Great job with detailed information 👏 👌
Thanks! I just videoed the process for doing the same mod on a Model X. I should have that video edited and out in a couple days.
For $489, which includes the CCS adapter, Tesla will come to your house and install this retrofit. At least that’s what they’re doing for my 2015 model S this weekend…warrantied, professionally installed, less than the cost of an eBay kit and separate adapter.No software snafus, no loss of AC charging, no need for a friend with a thing. Plus, I can make money doing what I do while they do what they do, and if they break something they replace it.
Patrick is correct that things have changed since this video was originally made back in November 2022. At that time Tesla did not have a program to install this hardware in North America. In early March 2023 they did start up the program. He is also correct that the new Tesla install option is WAY cheaper than this DIY option. However, if you own own a salvage titled vehicle that has failed (or not completed) Tesla's High Voltage Safety Inspection and DC Fastcharging Inspection ($800 to accomplish both), there is still no other option than this to get a full CCS1 capability. My vehicle failed the HV inspection for a small dent on the battery pack even though it passed all of the other HV/ grounding checks. So this is still valid information for some people in the Tesla community. Obviously, Patrick is not one of those people and I wish him the greatest of success doing what he does to make his money.🙂Bill
Great video and thx for sharing; appreciate all you effort to show details. I’ve been waiting for Tesla to offer this for my 2018 X…I’m tempted to try😮
A video of the configuration file change would’ve made this video even better. Would your friend be willing to help others wanting this upgrade?
I can definitely put you in touch so you can chat with them. They are very willing to help others out. Just send me an email at [email protected] and I will get you their contact information.
It would have made the video better, but no one that does it is willing to go on camera and show the process. All cars that have upgraded to MCU2 now have a cryptographic lock placed on them (thanks Tesla!) so you can imagine the type of person that does this kind of work. It is definitely not as simple as "click this menu and change CCS from disabled to enabled". If it was that kind of process I would have showed you. On the upside, if you still have a MCU1 on your vehicle I am told that this is not that hard of a process and there are certain Garage's that are Electrified on the East coast that might have the capability to do the config change. When they found out I had a MCU2 Model S they told me they would not be able to help, so I had to dig a little deeper into the interwebs to find someone that could get the job done.
does it work with 2014 model s?
Yes, you just need to buy the Pre-Refresh version of the kit. That version works on Model S vehicles built before April 2016
@@bilbo75 would you please provide the link? thank you!
@@austintubeyou can buy it directly from me without the 10% Ebay markup by emailing me at [email protected] Or you can buy it through me at this EBay link www.ebay.com/itm/404143801474 If you have problems with the link you can always just search “Model S Pre-Refresh CCS Retrofit Kit” on EBay
@@bilbo75 Thanks! do you know if Supercharging will still work after installing?
@@austintube it should not have any affect on the status of your Supercharging. You won’t lose Supercharging if you have it and you won’t gain Supercharging if you don’t have it (salvage title vehicles)
Hello I really like your video give a lot great information. I have same situation I am driving 2019 tesla model X salvage title and I did installed ccs retrofit but give error “CCS fast charging is unavailable” so I took it off. Can you or your friend help me out to program my car so I can CCS fast charging Thanks
It must be Californian Model X day. You are the second person from California today to ask me about getting the vehicle configuration changed to allow the CCS Retrofit Kit to work correctly. So, you have a couple options. Try to talk a Tesla Service Center into doing it...Good luck on that one. Second option is finding someone local and that has the software ability and paying them to make the change for you. Im looking into this right now. Please put your city/location in a comment so we can try to find you someone local. Finally, you can have someone do the configuration update for you remotely. To do this last option you will have to have a computer or laptop with an ethernet port as well as purchase the Tesla Diagnostic cable that you see in my video. The cables can be purchased on Ebay for around $50. I can put you in touch with someone that has the ability to make the changes remotely if you are interested. Feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]
If the tesla FC is based on Chademo, and you can get an adapter from CCS to Chademo for Telsa. Then I want one for my leaf :p
Great video! Certainly going to take advantage of the service mode feature when I inevitably replace my ECU as well.
Thanks for watching the video! A shorter version is on they way. If you want more info on completing the modification, or want to purchase one of these CCS Retrofit Kits feel free to contact me at [email protected] I do sell them on Ebay, but I can save you the $55 that I have to mark it up to cover the 13% Ebay fees.
This is a very good video and professionally done step by step!
Thanks for the video. Wondering how can we make Model S do the PowerShare capability to provide backup power to home just the like Cybertruck!
@@nathvg2576 Thanks for watching the video. As to your question, unfortunately I’m not an expert on the topic of vehicle to home/grid. To my knowledge the Cybertruck is the first Tesla that has been built with that capability. I would think the process of trying to develop and implement that capability for your Model S would cost more than just buying a Cybertruck. If f anyone has seen any KZreadrs addressing this topic please let us know with a comment!