Tesla Model 3 & Model Y diagnostic cable
The Tesla Model 3 & Model Y diagnostic cable is an adapter cable needed to connect a wireless OBD2 dongle. The Tesla M3 / Y diagnostic cable combined with the OBD2 dongle allows you to read your Model 3 / Y via an app, such as Scan My Tesla or TM-Spy. The diagnostic cable works on the Model 3 from production date January 2019 to present. It is recommended that you use this diagnostic cable with one of the OBDLink dongles listed below. The benefits of using the diagnostic cable, in conjunction with an OBDLink and the Scan My Tesla app are as follows:
✓ Quick check of your battery pack/battery condition
✓ Transparency in the operation of your Tesla
✓ Plug & Play, easy installation
✓ View data on your phone or tablet
✓ Available for Android and iOS (starting May 1, 2020)
✓ Safe to use; no unwanted changes are made to the Tesla
Tesla Model 3 & Y diagnostic cable
The Tesla Model 3 & Model Y diagnostic cable is an adapter needed to connect an OBDLink dongle. The Tesla M3 / Y diagnostic cable in combination with the OBD2 dongle allows you to read your Model 3 or Model Y via an app, such as Scan My Tesla or TM-Spy. The Model 3 has been available outside of Europe since 2017. In early 2019, the Model 3 first hit the market in Europe and thus also in the Netherlands. The diagnostic cable works on the Model 3 from production date January 2019 to the present. The regulations regarding diagnostic connections in all-electric vehicles are different from those for fossil-fuel vehicles. For example, Tesla gets to decide what kind of diagnostic port they use in their car. If you want to view data from your car, such as battery information, you'll need the right materials; special diagnostic cable for a Model 3 or Y, an OBDLink OBD2 dongle and a ScanMyTesla or TM-Spy app. Both the Model 3 Standard Range Plus, as well as the Model 3 Long Range and the Model 3 Performance are readable.
Important information for reading your Tesla Model 3 / Y
- The cable offered is a non-original Tesla Motors accessory, but it is a cable developed by us.
- Installation of the cable should be done when the Tesla Model 3 is completely off for at least 10 minutes. This time is needed to properly shut down all systems. The same applies to removing the cable.
- OBDLink LX/MX/MX+ works with the ScanMyTesla app for Android
- OBDLink MX+ works with the ScanMyTesla app for iOS
Capabilities of the Scan My Tesla app in conjunction with the OBDLink and diagnostic cable
View many important (live) data such as:
- Battery charge / voltage / current / temperatures
- Electric drive train power / torque / temperatures
- Battery life / estimated capacity / battery degradation / distance
- 12v current / voltage / temperature
- Trip logging / Trip statistics / including charging
- HVAC (Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration) monitoring and measurements
Advantages & drawbacks
- Quick check of your battery pack/battery condition
- Transparency in the operation of your Tesla
- Plug and play, easy installation
- Data viewable on your phone or tablet
- Available for Android and iOS
- Safe to use; no unwanted changes are made to the Tesla
- Installation of the adapter cable takes a lot of time
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Specs summary
- Manufacturer Tesla
- Features Adapter, Converter Cable
- Protocol CAN, EOBD, OBD2
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Reviews
Write your reviewIt satisfies well but find the cable pricey.
14-01-2022