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Model S Homelink question
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I'm glad some car makers do it that way. Mine is always active regardless. My car is parked on the other side of the house so it's not a problem and it wouldn't be a problem if you parked in the garage. But it's something that bugs me.
spatterso911
P100DL - Raven
Rolling codes work just fine with Home link. Since my wife's car has such a weak home link, she uses the remote. I use the home link on the other two vehicles. They all work every time.
I have a Lexus where you can use the homelink buttons without the key in the ACC position or for that matter even in the ignition...I know on Mercedes-Benz auto's that you need the key in the ACC position (if you do not have keyless go) to be able to use homelink.
Here's the reply I received from Tesla's Customer Advocate:
>>Homelink will only be available as part of the Tech Package on Model S, we are unable to separate the individual options of the tech package on a standalone basis. The good news is that the Tech package will also add many other convenience features including xenon headlights, on board navigation and electrochromatic side mirrors.<<
I searched a couple of other places and found this link to be pretty good about installing Homelink for low cost:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=270476
Anyone have any insights how best to do this on a Tesla, I'd really hope this isn't something that could invalidate the warranty!
Of course, the best news would be if Tesla recognized the importance of homelink, particularly to women drivers and included this on all models, even if a phantom arrangement like the Roadster link above
Cheers
>>Homelink will only be available as part of the Tech Package on Model S, we are unable to separate the individual options of the tech package on a standalone basis. The good news is that the Tech package will also add many other convenience features including xenon headlights, on board navigation and electrochromatic side mirrors.<<
I searched a couple of other places and found this link to be pretty good about installing Homelink for low cost:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=270476
Anyone have any insights how best to do this on a Tesla, I'd really hope this isn't something that could invalidate the warranty!
Of course, the best news would be if Tesla recognized the importance of homelink, particularly to women drivers and included this on all models, even if a phantom arrangement like the Roadster link above
Cheers
I did write to my Tesla Customer Advocate and received 2 emails back, both nice reply's, but basically saying no chance:
To initial inquiry:
Follow up:
I so hope the Roadster forum link above is true - my wife and I think most women in particular will be very happy not having to search around for multiple old fashioned remote controls. I really think this is very short sighted, or profit taking on Tesla's part.
Meanwhile, this link to a VW forum, shows a low cost workaround using a $40 homelink part - any ideas as to best place to incorporate on the S?:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=270476
It seems Tesla folk do read these forums, so please post your support for including Homelink in all versions.
To initial inquiry:
Follow up:
I so hope the Roadster forum link above is true - my wife and I think most women in particular will be very happy not having to search around for multiple old fashioned remote controls. I really think this is very short sighted, or profit taking on Tesla's part.
Meanwhile, this link to a VW forum, shows a low cost workaround using a $40 homelink part - any ideas as to best place to incorporate on the S?:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=270476
It seems Tesla folk do read these forums, so please post your support for including Homelink in all versions.
Chances are the homelink hardware will be present on all Model S' but the option will be locked out by the software.
DrComputer
TeslaClubLA President
Figured instead of starting a new thread I'd just update this one and ask. Has anyone else been unable, like myself, to get HomeLink to work with their S? I can go through the programming procedure completely, having the car recognize my remote, flash the headlights, press the learn button on the opener and then having the car say "complete" but it won't open the door. It works fine in my Roadster and the Lexus. I've tried every combination of the car inside and outside of the garage while programming. I've tried pressing the learn button on the opener first then having the car learn the remote. Every attempt has the car think it programs correctly but the door won't open. So far Tesla hasn't been much help. I've sent them the link to the online manual for the pretty generic Genie Excelerator unit I have. Figured I'd see if anyone else on here is having the same problem.
CalEECS
Member
I was able to get both my garage and front gate working. Both receivers utilize rotating codes, so I needed to press the learn button when prompted Other than needing to press the remote for quite a while while waving it around the front bumper, the pairing worked fine.
DrComputer
TeslaClubLA President
I finally got it to work. I was almost about to give up for good when I remembered I have two identical handheld remotes for the garage. Everything I tried so far was with one of the remotes. This time I figured I'd try the other one and presto, it worked on the first try. I can't tell you why one worked and the other didn't (they both open and close the garage perfectly). So the moral to the story is, if you can't get the S to work properly with your garage, try a different remote.
NigelM
Recovering Member
Battery in one of them is weaker than in the other. It'll send the signal to your garage opener, but holding the button down for 3 or 4 seconds probably runs the battery down to almost nothing so the car couldn't recognize it.
BTW, mine was smooth, easy and simple. I sat in the car, the DS pressed the buttons and the whole process took maybe 20 seconds.
I can find nothing on how the Homelink is configured. Is there a limit on how many remotes can be programmed? I saw a reference somewhere that the remotes displayed could be keyed to the GPS location. That would be sweet for those of us with multiple residences. But at the very least would like to be able to configure which of the remotes are to be active. When in one location, don't need the other.
Homelink can be programmed for three devices. I don't know why that's the limit on the Model S because it's in software (on most implementations it's limit because there are only three physical buttons) but I've never seen a Homelink with more than three.
Would seem a possible software work-around might be to allow more than 3 remotes to be "learned" but that only 3 could be active at any given time.
steve841
Active Member
I wouldn't lay blame with home link....it's the sheer number of devices and makers. It may be tricky in some cases, but I'd bet there's only about 2% or less that won't have any success (my guess).
The 2% is probably about right for total failures. However, the it takes multiple retries is more like 60%. Once you've done it once for your particular garage, it's much easier the second time. Hopefully that won't be until the battery is replaced many years from now.
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