lkstaack
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Been waiting patiently for my frunk kit to come and TeslaOffer updated me that it is almost ready. They've been revamping the kit (Mk.3) which includes some new features. As some of you know, the water-proofing solution for both companies had room for improvement. Hansshow came up with a silicone/rubber accordion sleeve around the control box which probably is a reasonable solution. TeslaOffer has redesigned the entire electronics box for water-proofness which seems to be a better solution. I understand there are further improvements to noise reduction and some other benefits for the Mk.3 so I am really looking forward to getting it.
I just installed my Tesla Offer (TO) funk, and it wasn't without issues. First as with the electric trunk, the kit doesn't come with instructions. Unlike the trunk kit though, TO had taken down their online instructions. They did have a video, but it was for the older version.
TO may have updated their e-box, but it doesn't really look like it; it looks similar in construction to the trunk e-box. I used their plastic bag work-around, but that's a micky mouse solution; I like the Hansshow rubber pouch solution a lot better.
I ordered the kit with the Homelink option. Since I really didn't know how this option was supposed to work, I didn't know what to expect. The kit came with a module that wasn't covered in the video, so I guessed that was part of the Homelink option. I could deduct where it was supposed to plug into because there was only one connector it would fit into, but I wasn't sure where it was supposed to be mounted. The module had three wires coming out of it, but only two access holes; two of the wires shared a hole. As I handled the module, one of the two wires sharing a hole came off. Opening the enclosure relieved that it had come off a terminal secured by a screw; one of the five terminals in the module.
I attempted to contact TO via WhatsApp to find out which terminal the wire was supposed to connect to, and where the module was supposed to mount. Because of the time difference, it took 8 hours for them to respond. In the mean time, I guessed where it was supposed to connect and mount. It turns out that I guessed right; black wire to the first terminal and I mounted the module near where TO recommends mounting the buzzer. I also used a small file to create a hole for the third wire.
I also guessed how the frunk Homelink option is supposed to work. You need to set it up like it's a garage door. I was able to get Homelink to close the frunk, but not open it. But, the only way I was able to open the frunk was with the Tesla App; the M3 screen kept reporting that the frunk was open (even when it was closed) and wouldn't open up from the screen.
I was able to get all my questions answered when TO finally responded on WhatsApp. They confirmed where the wire is supposed to go and that it doesn't matter where the Homelink module is mounted (though it comes with a super-long cable). They also recommend wrapping the module in electrical tape to make it water resistant. The reason my frunk wasn't opening was because the TO frunk close connector allowed the male connector to pull away from the female, even when the connector was snapped in place. I had to push in the connector and tape it.
With the Homelink option, opening and closing the frunk isn't the most intuitive. You can use the onboard screen with the M3 outline to open the frunk, but then you must use the Homelink to close it. Kind of funky. But then TO installation solutions are kind of funky too (though Hansshow doesn't seem to be better in most cases).