I can't enable Tesla Telemetry

Below are some potential issues you may encounter when enabling Tesla Telemetry:

1. If you have a leased vehicle, you may receive a message stating you are not the owner. You will need to complete the process in the vehicle with the vehicle keycard in contact with the inside reader that you would normally use to start the vehicle without a phone or add a phone key.

2. Check your Tesla API Permissions in Settings->Tesla Account on TeslaFi. There will be a message and indication if you are missing the required permissions for Telemetry, and you can click on modify permissions to edit them.

3. If you receive an error "Unable to Grant Third-Party Access - Adding a virtual key for www.teslafi.com is forbidden because you have not granted www.teslafi.com access to your account.":  Go to Settings->Tesla Account->reauthenticate with Tesla button. Enter your Tesla.com credentials. Then logout from the Tesla app and enter the same Tesla.com credentials that you entered before.  This usually means you have a different Tesla.com account logged into your Tesla app versus the Tesla.com account you linked with TeslaFi.  After completing those steps try installing the key again.

4. If you are unable to scan the QR code to enable a TeslaFi key, you can complete the process using your phone by visiting www.teslafi.com. Instead of displaying a QR code, it will automatically open your Tesla app.

5. If you are using an Android phone and nothing happens after scanning the QR code or enabling Telemetry, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the Tesla App.

6. If you have multiple vehicles on your Tesla account, make sure you have the correct vehicle selected in the Tesla app before enabling telemetry. If the wrong vehicle is selected, nothing will happen.

7. Check to make sure the TeslaFi Fleet Key is properly installed on your vehicle. In Settings ->Tesla Account under the controls section, press the Test Controls button in the TeslaFi Key section. If the test fails, remove any TeslaFi key from inside the car in the Locks section and then press the Enable Controls in TeslaFi above the Test Controls button.

8. If you receive a request timed out error, try making sure the car is awake in the Tesla app and has a strong Wi-Fi or cellular connection. If you still receive the error, try restarting the car by holding down both scroll wheels until the screen restarts to reboot the vehicle's computer.

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