All Tesla vehicles are equipped with eSIM or built-in SIM cards that provide 4G/5G connectivity for the car. This Tesla SIM works only on official markets and is useless in “gray” areas. There is no connectivity at all in non-official regions. Installing a local SIM card can solve the connectivity issue. Previously, I explained how to replace the LTE modem…
Category: Automotive
How to power Starlink terminal from 12V without PoE injector and DC/DC converters
Today it has become popular to convert rectangular Starlink terminals into a flat “automotive” version. There are tons of projects like this one or this. People cut the terminal case and pack it in a custom flat housing. Typical usage: RV. An essential part of such modifications is the change of the power scheme.
Tesla Model 3 US – LTE modem replacement (And some reverse engineering)
Recently I bought a used Tesla Model 3 delivered from the US. It was an excellent deal. The car is in great shape and condition. Since I’m in Europe, there are few nuances with this car. One of them is an American LTE modem. American and European LTE frequencies are slightly different; that’s why the original modem is not working…