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Cost of model s charge port replacement?
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I looked at that earlier but there wasn't the D version of the part. Apparently E is the newest version of the same part and is compatible with my S. 82 dollars shipped and a seemingly easy install.
I would not be concerned if one should get newest part but to be sure the connector does fit. And this is not the charge port, it’s just the inlet cover. But I presume this is what you are after about.
In previous posts was asked if new, motorised charge port will fit? I can say yes, on my 2016 (assembly started late 2015) Model S was it changed at SeC. So might not be a DIY job.
In previous posts was asked if new, motorised charge port will fit? I can say yes, on my 2016 (assembly started late 2015) Model S was it changed at SeC. So might not be a DIY job.
airborne spoon
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It prob needs a flash so your best bet would be to fix it then go to service they will reflash the whole system when they install the MCU2. But if you install it after the fact and it comes up with errors tell the SC they broke it when they did the MCU2 install
Out of warranty charge port replacement at Tesla cost me $199 72 hours ago.
It prob needs a flash so your best bet would be to fix it then go to service they will reflash the whole system when they install the MCU2. But if you install it after the fact and it comes up with errors tell the SC they broke it when they did the MCU2 install
So I replace it and it said "car needs software update" "car cannot be driven". I don't have enough charge to make it to the service center. I tried to charge it before replacing it and it wouldn't pull the pin and doing it manually doesn't work either. So I put the new port in and got the errors.
I just put the old port back in and the errors are gone and I can drive it but I'm about 5% too little even if I go really really slow.
Jesus, is it just more expensive in Canada?
I had a few issues with my 2012 out of warranty Signature Model S P85
They charged $175 flat rate just to acknowledge any issue, whether they found anything wrong or not. So it was nearly 1K just for that. The repair prices were also astronimical, I replaced a rear door handle (it wouldn't come out to open the door from the outside) and I stiff steering for 1K. So 2K in total with the diagnostics for just a door handle and a stuff steering. If I wanted to replace the sunroof (motor failed) and chargeport, the repairs would have been around 7.3K.
In fact, doing the math alone. The only issue I had with the chargeport is that I had to manually open it because the door (non-motorized was broken). This is estimate I got for the chargeport. Was like $1600 CAD or something just so I can open the door. I said forget that. Should I try another service center if you guys are getting prices in the $200 range?
As mine was under vehicle warranty I can’t help with the price here in EU, but I do remember it was around €750 + service hourly rate €140. Mine also included new door as it was change to motorised version. Tax rate is 21% here which comes on top of it.
But as yours is just the door failure you actually can change it, just the charge port door. If you search here you will find one discussion about broken door change where is useful information how to change it at home. I do believe you can purchase suitable door in Canada, I was able to get it from the SeC desk.
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found this post: Charge port door sensor fault
But as yours is just the door failure you actually can change it, just the charge port door. If you search here you will find one discussion about broken door change where is useful information how to change it at home. I do believe you can purchase suitable door in Canada, I was able to get it from the SeC desk.
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found this post: Charge port door sensor fault
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So the new port started doing the same thing. I finally realized it's a door thing. After door opens, if I tug it further back towards the tail light, the charge port pin unlocks and the light turns on immediately. It was working fine after the port replacement for a while but I'm guessing that the change in alignment was bypassing whatever door issue was happening. Now it's back.
That's roughly what would happen to mine when it first started. Towards the end, it would fully open, then take 2-3 seconds for the white light to go on (enough time for me to sit there and wonder why it's taking so long). At first, it wouldn't fully extend, then transitioned to fully extend but the delay, and then delay with charge port fault warning when I was done charging to not closing when I was done charging.
Until the white light came on, I couldn't insert the charge wand. And now that I think about it, I'd periodically have to click a few times to disengage the charge wand (go from green to white, or blue to white)
If you did get your charge port replaced, then it should be covered under warranty. When I got mine changed out, the Tesla service technician stated that it was the last one they had (so the sensor was good) but they weren't happy with how the door was operating as it would "stick"
I asked about using graphite or other lube, and was told because it would still be under warranty, they'd replace it when the new part came in. See them on March 12th.
Recent charge port replacement in SF Bay Area was ~$650. Charge port assembly itself was $385 + tax (part #1026041-00-S). Charge port door was not replaced.
$800 to replace charge port due to fault - Charge Port Disabled. Door would not open. SC says unit is bad. $600 for part. 2013 MS.
$777 for me. That included the port and door, but not the plastic LED ring. That little piece for plastic with LEDs costs an additional $350.
I have seen this odd discussion here before, that for one weird reason the US port has that separate LED ring. This port on EU models do have LED indications but it’s only on one side, so like a section of the ring. And if it was changed on mine I can’t remember seen two item lines for the port - LED section and charge port on the quote file...
Hey. Sorka. What it tool size for remove to cables. E? E torx size. 6 lobe socket but don't exact size. Where to buy if not at Amazon?
It's e-torx for the high voltage cables. Unfortunately I don't remember the size, it's also not in the service manual, and I don't have the S any more.
No CO2
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brndnle4055, I've already done this charge port replacement.
No charge port lights at all, changed charge port, no difference
I didn't buy the extra tool I'd only use once. The HV bolts are low torque, and I used vice grips for removal and reinstallation.
No charge port lights at all, changed charge port, no difference
I didn't buy the extra tool I'd only use once. The HV bolts are low torque, and I used vice grips for removal and reinstallation.
