I'm looking around for 2nd hand MCU2 though unsure of this one small question lol

[TurboTimmy]

Are the MCUS year depndanrt?

My car:
2017 MS 75

Is this compatible?

2019 Tesla Model S 75D Display Screen MCU2 Head Unit OEM | eBay

2019 Tesla Model S 75D. Removed Off a 2019 Model S 75D. Display Screen MCU 2 Head Unit. Genuine OEM. No hardware is included, unless pictured.

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Or would I certainly need to buy this one?
Only reason I'm asking....

Tesla JUST now told me, they won't hve one in for me until March.

 

[vcor]

It is not compatible. You currently have MCU1. MCU2 went into production 1-March-2018. Now Tesla can upgrade an MCU1 vehicle to MCU2, but the retrofit kit includes a new instrument panel, main display, and a much faster CPU. It may also require some wiring adapters. The cost is $1750 to 2250 (varies a bit depending on the vehicle) and includes labor. I'd strongly consider replacing it with the retrofit. I did it to my 2016S, and it makes it feel like new and you get access to a lot of other new features. Performance is also a major step up. Lots of other features, but you will lose FM/XM radio, as the old analog radios are not compatible. You can get the new digital radio replacement for $500 more, but you don't have to do it at the same time if you're on a budget.

 

[TurboTimmy]

I was not aware that the MCU2 upgrade also upgrades the instrument panel.
Regarding the much faster CPU (The Nvidia one, is that not built into the panel listed above?)

 

[TurboTimmy]

It is not compatible. You currently have MCU1. MCU2 went into production 1-March-2018. Now Tesla can upgrade an MCU1 vehicle to MCU2, but the retrofit kit includes a new instrument panel, main display, and a much faster CPU. It may also require some wiring adapters. The cost is $1750 to 2250 (varies a bit depending on the vehicle) and includes labor. I'd strongly consider replacing it with the retrofit. I did it to my 2016S, and it makes it feel like new and you get access to a lot of other new features. Performance is also a major step up. Lots of other features, but you will lose FM/XM radio, as the old analog radios are not compatible. You can get the new digital radio replacement for $500 more, but you don't have to do it at the same time if you're on a budget.

Then this one SHOULD be both complete and compatible for my 2016 right?.... As for the radio, I am not interested in that at all. The reason I'm even looking on Ebay is Tesla is telling me 2 months or so wait.

Tesla Model S (2016-2021) OEM MCU 2 Upgrade Kit with Instrument Cluster | eBay

Tesla Motors Inc. - Fremont, CA. 2016-2021 Tesla Model S RWD + Dual Motor models. Fully functional, tested and working, ready to go into your Tesla! Our state of the art facility has 8,000+ sqf of parts ready to be sold.

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[TurboTimmy]

BTW I also have the tools, and software to do something to this MCU2 that we're not supposed to discuss here....my main concern is whether I need additional wires or not.

 

[Art VandeIay]

my main concern is whether I need additional wires or not.

I would start by giving this thread a good read...

 

[Trebek1762]

BTW I also have the tools, and software to do something to this MCU2 that we're not supposed to discuss here....my main concern is whether I need additional wires or not.

Having done this and AP3 upgrade myself on a 2018, I would recommend just paying tesla to do it. If you can root your MCU2, then it will be significantly faster though and might be worth it to DIY.