Software
3 article(s) on «Software». Sorted by severity — most severe first.
Replacing Tesla control modules: why nothing works without VIN pairing
Every Tesla control module — from the BMS to the airbag module — is paired to the VIN of a specific car. You can't just 'plug in' a new or used module: without the pairing procedure errors pile up, all the way to the car refusing to drive. Which modules require pairing, how a used module differs from a new one (unpairing from the previous car, 3–6 h) and what the procedure looks like.
Firmware and forced updates over SIM
Tesla can push a forced update over the SIM card. How to control software updates and why you sometimes want to avoid them.
Tesla keys: Key Card, Phone Key and the fob — the 19-key limit, pairing and losing all keys
How the three Tesla key types work (NFC card, phone over Bluetooth, fob), why up to 19 keys can be paired to one car, how keys tie into driver profiles — and what to do if ALL keys are lost: restoring access via the immobilizer with proof of ownership. Plus the mandatory step after buying used.