Cody S.
Version 2 buyers beware — installation instructions do not match the vehicle
UPDATE: The company allowed me to return the product for a full refund. To account for this excellent customer service, I have changed my one star rating to a three star. I purchased the Version 2 OEM-style gear shift stalk kit for my North American Tesla Model Y Juniper RWD Long Range. The product itself appears to function electrically, but the installation documentation and support have been completely unacceptable. T-Launch sells Version 1 and Version 2 as different versions of this product, yet I have been unable to find a complete Version 2 installation video or Version 2-specific instructions. The installation video provided by T-Launch does NOT match the construction of my vehicle. This isn’t a minor cosmetic difference. My Model Y has different footwell/trim construction and knee-airbag assemblies in areas where the harness needs to be routed. The video shows panels being removed and wiring routed in ways that simply do not correspond to my vehicle. I eventually had to consult Tesla’s actual service documentation just to understand why panels shown popping off in T-Launch’s video would not come off my car. I spent hours on what was presented as a DIY installation, partially disassembled my vehicle, bruised/cut my fingers trying to follow the provided instructions, and ultimately reached a point where I was unwilling to improvise cable routing around SRS/airbag components without proper instructions from the manufacturer. I contacted T-Launch for help during their advertised business hours while my vehicle was apart and did not receive a timely response. Their website says inquiries may take up to 24 hours to receive a response. That is not meaningful installation support when a customer’s vehicle is sitting partially disassembled. Most frustratingly, this isn’t a brand-new product that was released yesterday. If T-Launch sells a distinct Version 2 for vehicles whose construction differs from the vehicle demonstrated in their installation video, they should provide complete Version 2 instructions showing every required step, particularly safe harness routing around the vehicle’s SRS components. Their own website also does not appear to provide customers with an obvious way to submit a product review, which is why I am posting my experience here. The stalk may work, but a DIY automotive product is not just the hardware in the box. Accurate instructions for the exact version being sold are part of the product. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this kit to other Version 2 Model Y Juniper owners unless and until T-Launch publishes complete, vehicle-appropriate installation documentation.




