Foundation Series Light Bar Waiting Room

[Pulaski]

Tesla sold Foundation Cybertruck buyers a lightbar that Tesla will not completely install to make it workable. Even if a buyer could get it wired to light up, once installed it cannot be driven on a public road in any state even with the lights off in the US without the risk of a citation. Tesla also did not make a viable, easily on and off removable cover, so having a lightbar makes a $ 100k plus truck an off-road vehicle only. No commerical company makes a cover due the Tesla design and installation. So the only option is black tape. If the windshield is damaged, the lightbar also must be removed too And if replaced, it is at the buyers expense. What a company! Who is the fool, the fool, or the fool who follows the fool?

Personally I was stoked to have Tesla install an OEM lightbar and all I had to do was undo a bolt and connect a plug. I'll take that any day over effing with wiring aux switches and aftermarket lights for my other commercial trucks. Also, maybe because I'm in the Midwest but I've never seen anyone cover their lightbars..

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[murray l]

Can anyone recommend an after market light bar. I don't want a " glue to the glass " unit but one that utilizes the roof rack ports

 

[i_dont_have_one]

I received an email that stated my light bar was ready to install back in August. The nearest service center was three hours away at the time so I deferred until I reached the civilized world. I had a handful of items in the service appointment to include installing the light bar. When I picked up the beast yesterday there was no mention of installing the light bar so I asked the service techs about it. Apparently light bar installations are on hold because they are coming up with a new revision that uses metal brackets rather than affixing it to the windshield (I guess Tesla design engineers finally saw the light). I asked when the new light bars would be available and they said they didn't know and that I would get a notice when it becomes available. Right. I'll check with them about every month or so... Once it is installed I will have finally received everything I purchased from Tesla over a year ago... well not quite, there is still that hot mess they call FSD...

 

[CyberJustice]

If it’s this much of a headache, just offer people free supercharging instead of the light bar. I’m sure most people will jump on it as it’s prob a $2500 accessory.

 

[Art138]

Tesla sold Foundation Cybertruck buyers a lightbar that Tesla will not completely install to make it workable. Even if a buyer could get it wired to light up, once installed it cannot be driven on a public road in any state even with the lights off in the US without the risk of a citation. Tesla also did not make a viable, easily on and off removable cover, so having a lightbar makes a $ 100k plus truck an off-road vehicle only. No commerical company makes a cover due the Tesla design and installation. So the only option is black tape. If the windshield is damaged, the lightbar also must be removed too And if replaced, it is at the buyers expense. What a company! Who is the fool, the fool, or the fool who follows the fool?

Down in South Florida light bars are a frequent commodity. Think of 3rd world attitudes no different than laborers crowed on the backs of pick-ups tooling down at highway speeds. Never heard of anyone getting a ticket for a light bar.

 

[WIBRAGAL]

Down in South Florida light bars are a frequent commodity. Think of 3rd world attitudes no different than laborers crowed on the backs of pick-ups tooling down at highway speeds. Never heard of anyone getting a ticket for a light bar.

My light bar was finally installed, not the wiring, can anyone in Miami reccommend me a place to get it done?

 

[Art138]

Are you sure they did not connect all the wires? You should be able to just activate from the monitor. Mine was all hooked up at Fort Lauderdale SC. I would call the SC to ensure they did not make the connections. With the new hook-up there is no soldering required inside the top appliqué - just a quick connect. Inside the B pillar the connectors snap together. I would be willing to do it for you. Send me a DM if you still have an issue.

 

[mongo]

Are you sure they did not connect all the wires? You should be able to just activate from the monitor. Mine was all hooked up at Fort Lauderdale SC. I would call the SC to ensure they did not make the connections. With the new hook-up there is no soldering required inside the top appliqué - just a quick connect. Inside the B pillar the connectors snap together. I would be willing to do it for you. Send me a DM if you still have an issue.

The official service process does not allow them to connect it. Any service center that did was being extra nice and going off script.

 

[mongo]

Are you sure they did not connect all the wires? You should be able to just activate from the monitor. Mine was all hooked up at Fort Lauderdale SC. I would call the SC to ensure they did not make the connections. With the new hook-up there is no soldering required inside the top appliqué - just a quick connect. Inside the B pillar the connectors snap together. I would be willing to do it for you. Send me a DM if you still have an issue.

First try powering it up from the outlets screen.
If that doesn't work, check under the top trim by popping the front edge up on the passenger side or opening the first roof rack access door to see if things are connected there.
If they are, then remove the b-pillar cover (need 10mm wrench) and connect the two connectors.

Lightbar install:
https://service.tesla.com/docs/Cybe...UID-3FB15C20-B219-4700-A53A-D946616091A9.html

Owner activation guide:
https://service.tesla.com/docs/Serv...k_Off_Road_Lightbar_Harness_Connection_R2.pdf

 

[Art138]

The official service process does not allow them to connect it. Any service center that did was being extra nice and going off script.

There were two other CTBs for the same installation during the day I got mine done with the same treatment. Anyway if they didn’t connect it’s an easy DIY connection at the B pillar. OP is 45 minute drive from my house and offered to check it for him.

 

[mongo]

There were two other CTBs for the same installation during the day I got mine done with the same treatment. Anyway if they didn’t connect it’s an easy DIY connection at the B pillar. OP is 45 minute drive from my house and offered to check it for him.

Thanks for helping them out with it!
Yeah, some are connecting them. I'm watching out for technicians going a little off script and wanting to avoid people getting annoyed with service centers that go by the book.

 

[WIBRAGAL]

First try powering it up from the outlets screen.
If that doesn't work, check under the top trim by popping the front edge up on the passenger side or opening the first roof rack access door to see if things are connected there.
If they are, then remove the b-pillar cover (need 10mm wrench) and connect the two connectors.

Lightbar install:
https://service.tesla.com/docs/Cybe...UID-3FB15C20-B219-4700-A53A-D946616091A9.html

Owner activation guide:
https://service.tesla.com/docs/Serv...k_Off_Road_Lightbar_Harness_Connection_R2.pdf

Thank you Art138, very useful, I will report as soon as I start playing with it, much appreciated

 

[CyberTexas]

Just wanting an update. I have Foundation. Waiting on lightbar. Bought my Foundation new in September 2025.

is it actually available?? My service says no.

 

[RayzorBEV]

Same. 2 FS Cyberbeasts, one has the gen 1 factory lightbar glued on solidly by SC but still waiting on the new mounting brackets. It has zero issues so far under all weather conditions, temps and speed.
The other FS Beast is on the Gen 2 lightbar (with mounting brackets) waiting list

 

[Art138]

I got mine mid October of 25. One week later a recall was published halting all OEM light bar installations pending the bracket upgrade. I subsequently received the recall letter. As mentioned in the posts prior,you are probably on the waiting list.

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