Tesla Exterior Door Handle Retrofit

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Tesla exterior door handle retrofit.

When the tesla model s hit the scene in 2012 many things struck those introduced to it. This is usually fixable without removing the handle assembly from the door. In the june 2014 time frame tesla quietly introduced new front mats for the model s. This requires an expensive retrofit to the 3rd gen handle in upwards of 1000 00 per handle.

This ultimate guide for all models breaks it down. All you need are some solderi. And finally the third problem is the door handle fails to retract. They also have velcro tabs underneath to affix them to the floor.

Some tmc members report a retrofit of these new mats when doing the 24k service. Ev tuning has put together a comprehensive kit to help any diy person to completely rebuild their door handle. 2012 2015 tesla model s front right door handle assembly 1007372 00 l oem oe. By way of a short background tesla are now on version 3 of the door handle and while each version is presumably better than the last the option of a diy retrofit of the v3 door handle requires a recoding of the car to work.

Tesla model 3 left driver side door handle exterior front or rear 1081831 00 e. It also requires a special calibration that only the service center can perform. Tesla model s door handle motor opener 1008993 00 a. For many it was the huge center touch screen.

Tesla is no longer supporting the 1st and 2nd gen door handles.