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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTESLA2018MODEL 3 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTWIPER/WASHER SYSTEMSELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 OF 2) -- MODEL 3KEYLESS ENTRY AND SECURITYREPLACEMENT KEYS - PROGRAM (NO KEYS PRESENT)PROCEDURE

2018 Tesla Model 3 Base

Replacement Keys - Program (No Keys Present): Procedure

2018 Tesla Model 3 BaseSECTION Procedure

Place the two new keys onto the center console behind the cup holders.
Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle.
In Toolbox, click the Actions/Autodiag tab, type "NFC Cards Whitelist" in the search field, click on NFC Cards Whitelist Pairing and Permission Adding , and then click Run to start the pairing process.
NOTE: Alternatively, type "NFC-CARD-V2", click on PROC_VCSEC_C_PAIR-NFC-CARD-V2 , and then click Run to start the pairing process.
In Toolbox, under "pairRequirement", type "2", and then click Submit .
NOTE: Allow the routine to run. If the routine fails, try again.
Once the routine completes, confirm that it displays the correct number of paired keys.
NOTE: If the number of keys successfully paired does not match the number of keys requested, reposition the keys on the center console or phone dock and repeat from step 3.
Tap each new key against the driver's side B-pillar applique to verify that the key locks and unlocks the vehicle.
Place each new key onto the key reader behind the cup holders on top of the center console to verify they are both authenticated and can start the vehicle.
Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.