Door handle repair question

[Sanderpman12]

Hi all,

Both of my back door handles went. Not presenting when I unlock the car.

Which of these below do I buy if I wanted to try fixing this myself?

Amazon-
Dasbecan Door Handle Repair Kit Upgraded Compatible with Tesla Model S 2012-2017 with Micro Switch Harness Handle Paddle Door Panel Clips Replaces# 1042845-00-A 1042845-00-B 1016009-00-C https://a.co/d/hOrHAAB

Some third party sites I found ....

Door Lock Actuator 2013 Tesla S | A-Premium

A-Premium 4x Front & Rear Door Lock Actuator for 2013 Tesla S. This products replaces part number: 6008912-00-B, 600891200B, 6008913-00-C, 6008913-00-B, 6008913-00-A, 69738, 6008911-00-D, 600891100D, 6008914-00-D, 600891400D. Same Day shipping, Delivery time Guaranteed, Highest Quality.

a-premium.com

Or

Model S Door Handle Rebuild Kit

Back in stock Permanently fix Tesla Model S door handles! New Version 2.0 Microswitch Harness!!! Heavier Gauge Wire, Silicone insulated braided wire, integrated strain relief and molded microswitch ends! Tesla Model S Door Handle failures have been a common and aggravating issue for a long...

evtuning.com

Any help/advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[livesmith]

That one off Amazon looks like one I got.

Depends on what your problem is though. If it's the metal pawl that broke like mine then I could hear the motor running continuously in the handle.

Do your handles do anything at all at any time then?

 

[Sanderpman12]

That one off Amazon looks like one I got.

Depends on what your problem is though. If it's the metal pawl that broke like mine then I could hear the motor running continuously in the handle.

Do your handles do anything at all at any time then?

I will have to check back again and report, however, If I recall correctly, One side it does make the motor noise, the other side however, makes no noise at all.

 

[livesmith]

I will have to check back again and report, however, If I recall correctly, One side it does make the motor noise, the other side however, makes no noise at all.

I guess the short of it is that assuming you don't have gen3 handles, that kit should fix it unless the problem is something else in the car like a wiring harness or I guess a dead motor in the handle assembly.

 

[Sanderpman12]

I guess the short of it is that assuming you don't have gen3 handles, that kit should fix it unless the problem is something else in the car like a wiring harness or I guess a dead motor in the handle assembly.

the amazon kit?

 

[livesmith]

the amazon kit?

Well... I doubt you need the second option which is for door locks. Those are separate from the handles.

The amazon kit should be fine, or you could go for that last option which should be higher quality and last longer. Personally, I decided to just go with the cheap stuff, replace only the broken parts and see how it goes. If it gets really problematic then I may do the higher end stuff or just upgrade to the Gen3 handles.

 

[SSonnentag]

~$270 if you have Tesla service repair one.

 

[livesmith]

~$270 if you have Tesla service repair one.

Will they repair it? Or just replace the handle assembly?

 

[SSonnentag]

Will they repair it? Or just replace the handle assembly?

Not sure. I've never been home when they've come by to repair/replace one. I had 3 or 4 done though.

 

[livesmith]

Not sure. I've never been home when they've come by to repair/replace one. I had 3 or 4 done though.

How long/how many miles has your car gone through? All different handles?

 

[Sanderpman12]

Well... I doubt you need the second option which is for door locks. Those are separate from the handles.

The amazon kit should be fine, or you could go for that last option which should be higher quality and last longer. Personally, I decided to just go with the cheap stuff, replace only the broken parts and see how it goes. If it gets really problematic then I may do the higher end stuff or just upgrade to the Gen3 handles.

Well, I just went to check, and no noise coming from either of them anymore. What does that mean?

 

[Sanderpman12]

How long/how many miles has your car gone through? All different handles?

The motors are not making any sound at all

 

[Sanderpman12]

bump on which door handle part I should buy?

 

[livesmith]

bump on which door handle part I should buy?

So, just to be clear the handles never present at all so the only way in or out of the rear doors is from an inside handle?

It's going to be hard to say for sure until you get in there. Personally, I'd buy the Amazon kit and hopefully it's just a micro switch problem that the harness fixes. But if the motors were making noise and now they're not then it might be a question of needing new motors or maybe a fuse blew or something.

 

[Sanderpman12]

So, just to be clear the handles never present at all so the only way in or out of the rear doors is from an inside handle?

It's going to be hard to say for sure until you get in there. Personally, I'd buy the Amazon kit and hopefully it's just a micro switch problem that the harness fixes. But if the motors were making noise and now they're not then it might be a question of needing new motors or maybe a fuse blew or something.

yeah thats correct , and no motor sound anymore. What does the motor part look like so i can try to see how much it costs? Also, where is the fuse located and how much is that?

 

[livesmith]

yeah thats correct , and no motor sound anymore. What does the motor part look like so i can try to see how much it costs? Also, where is the fuse located and how much is that?

I'm not positive on fuses since they change on year, etc. When mine wouldn't stop on my 15' there was a fuse up under the frunk cover that I pulled to disable the rear handles.

I don't believe they sell just the motors so you'd have to either find a motor or more likely the whole handle assembly on ebay. Until you get it apart it may be a bit tricky to figure out exactly what you have or need. And for the price of a used handle assembly you're getting closer to what others have said Tesla charges to come out and do it...

Going to depend on how much you want to spend and how much you want to dig around and figure stuff out.

 

[SSonnentag]

How long/how many miles has your car gone through? All different handles?

4 door handles in 183,000 miles over 6 years.
2 window regulators
0 brake pads
5 sets of tires
2 rodent wiring repairs to the rear proximity sensor harness (use Honda rodent tape as a solution)
2 alignments
1 charge port replacement
1 air suspension harness replacement (faulty when new)
2 windshields due to normal rocks and chips

Just count on replacing 1 door handle per year as a close estimate.

 

[Sanderpman12]

4 door handles in 183,000 miles over 6 years.
2 window regulators
0 brake pads
5 sets of tires
2 rodent wiring repairs to the rear proximity sensor harness (use Honda rodent tape as a solution)
2 alignments
1 charge port replacement
1 air suspension harness replacement (faulty when new)
2 windshields due to normal rocks and chips

Just count on replacing 1 door handle per year as a close estimate.

wtf 5 sets of wheels is good, i went through way more. what rim size? i got 21s

 

[SSonnentag]

wtf 5 sets of wheels is good, i went through way more. what rim size? i got 21s

OEM 19's running 245/45-19. Lifetime Wh/mile 315.

 

[ChooseFreedom]

I've repaired one handle myself last year. My motor could be heard, so I guessed it was broken teeth on the paddle. Bought just the paddle on ebay for like $10. Watched a few YT vids, and gave it a try. It was my right front handle, a pain to get to. One particular screw located right where a support brace ran along the door was the toughest. Took out the assembly, found that it was indeed to paddle. Swapped it, re-installed the assembly, and has worked fine since.
Now recently my right rear handle has stopped presenting, but I can still hear the motor trying.
So I'm going to try and repeat my cheap fix success. The paddles on eBay have gone up to $15 now. Stupid inflation.