Scanmytesla part 1. Read loads of vehicle data on your smart phone from your Tesla Model 3, Y, S, X
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- Welcome to my channel! This is the first video of a 2 part video on everything you need to know on setting up the SCANMYTESLA app to work with with your Tesla. I have had so much fun using this tool and have learnt so much about the vehicle systems. It gives you more of an appreciation for how well designed this car is. You will also learn how far behind everyone else is in the EV market compared to Tesla.
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My car is a 2021 Model 3 SR+ with LFP battery but the setup is the same for all Model 3 & Model Y variants. You need a wiring harness adapter to tap into the correct vehicle can-bus and power wiring. The OBD2 port found under the dashboard of the car will not work as it doesn't give you access to the correct can-bus system in the car. You will also need to purchase an OBD2 reader device that will connect to your phone. I can only recommend the one I use as i haven't tried any other brands or models.
Model S & X use different adapters to provide an OBD 2 port and are installed in a different location. I don't own one of these models so can't show you how to fit them.
A WORD OF WARNING: There is always a risk involved with plugging aftermarket devices into vehicle systems. Do so at your own risk!
Visit here for more info on the app and adapters:
www.scanmytesla.com/home
This is the Bluetooth adapter I use as it works with both android and ios devices:
www.scantool.net/obdlink-mxp/
I'm not being paid for any of this. I am just a curious person and have an appetite for learning how stuff works! I enjoy sharing knowledge with others and have been a technical trainer and trouble shooter for many years on lots of different products.
These are long videos but I didn't want to leave anything out. I have timecodes below. Be patient I'm new to video making!
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro to scanmytesla
1:30 - CAN bus background & basics
11:07 - Parts and tools required
12:32 - Preparation and powering down the car
13:25 - Removing console panel and installing harness adapter
15:25 - Powering car back up and testing CAN bus adapter
15:52 - Reinstalling the console cover panel
16:06 - Downloading the scanmytesla app
17:14 - Pairing OBDLink MX+ CAN bus adapter on an iPhone iOS device
21:04 - Overview of iPhone app version
24:42 - Pairing OBDLink MX+ CAN bus adapter on an Android device
Thank you this was very useful for me and my family. Please keep it up, your videos are great!!!
Thanks I appreciate the feedback.
Thanks for showing all this. Quite in depth!
Hi k v. Yeah. I just don’t know how to make short videos yet 😂. I don’t like leaving anything out.
Great video, thanks!
Thanks for the great video, Matt.
I have one comment regarding removing CAN connector cover from my 2022 RWD. Perhaps because the car is new, but it was VERY hard to get off.
When I (eventually) succeeded using plastic spudgers, I wiped some silicone lubricant on the metal of the clips. I found some blue colour came off on the cloth, which looked (to me) like some form of loctite.
I'm hoping that it will be easier to remove the cover in future if I need to.
Yes. It can be difficult to get off on some cars. Mine has always been fairly easy to do without tools. I leave the OBD plug exposed as it will glitch and need to be unplugged to reset.
Thanks Matt. I'm curious to know what the voltage range on the LFP battery cells are at fully charged and fully discharged. My guesses are 3.45V and 3.0V. What have you seen?
Hi Dave. LFP rule of thumb is 2.5V - 3.65V. I haven’t run my car down to cut out but below 2.5V will damage the cells. I think Tesla cuts their cars out around 2.7v. Fully charged it sits around 3.55v-3.6v.
@@notinthemanual thanks for the info!
I was curious because those voltages have a major influence on the battery life and you get stuff all extra Wh stored outside those voltages.
@@davehayes8812 Teslas battery management system is one of the best. There is really very little that the user can do to damage the LFP battery in a Tesla. You would really have to go out of your way to over discharge.
Do you need to activate phone service on the Android for it to function properly or can you just connect it to hot spots or WIFI to get the app and then blue tooth to work with the scanner?
Just Bluetooth is fine once you have the app on your phone like you said. The cheap android phone I use doesn’t have a SIM.
Hi, where did you buy the hardware? How much $ please? Thanks
The OBDLINK MX+ tool was from Amazon. You can shop around and try to get it cheaper. $140. www.amazon.com/dp/B07JFRFJG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FCKZNV3EA9VQ3ZFJ0FH9
The adapter harness was from GPS America. www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gpstrackingamerica.com%2Ftesla-adapters%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw3GDwGB_htBAfCDXDaq6V9M
Check the scanmyTesla website for links as I think there are more places selling them now. I wouldn’t just go to eBay for this item. I paid US$30 plus shipping.