Door handles don't present on touch only

[Sublimobile]

2015 Tesla Model S.

I ran into an issue today. My door handles all of a sudden won't present on touch. I washed the car at a self wash station, with the pressure wash. They worked when I left the wash, but they haven't worked since.

I can present the handles by using the key fob so I know the motor works. I've tried with two separate key fobs so it's not a low battery in my key fob. I've tried both the driver and passenger side but touching the handles does not make the handles present.

Is there a fuse for this function? I'm lost.

 

[Chaserr]

Reboot the car. If it's more than 1 door the switches are OK.

 

[odguy]

i believe pressure sensor needs replacing

 

[Sublimobile]

Reboot the car. If it's more than 1 door the switches are OK.

I did the standard reboot....hold both buttons on the steering wheel. That doesn't solve the problem. Is there another reboot?

 

[Sublimobile]

Ok, so I kind of thought this might happen. It just started working again today. Who knows?

 

[demundus]

Ok, so I kind of thought this might happen. It just started working again today. Who knows?

It was answered already and tons of FAQ around here on this.

Door handles go bad, often. Too often honestly. The pressure sensor wire gets frayed in the elements and doesnt stay connected. You can replace it with an aftermarket wiring solution, or if you're in warranty have Tesla do it.

 

[Loco_Nomad]

eeeh, that is why you have warranty try rebooting your car if it doesn't work, stop by SC or schedule online they will come to you, I replaced two door handles (mainly wiring issue), no big deal

 

[PWlakewood]

The car has to be unlocked by touching the lock icon on the screen then when touched they should present. They will retract but they will stay unlocked and can be touched to present

 

[TonyT]

Your pressure sensor switch may be damaged. I found mine with the wires totally ripped out from the connector. Not sure how it got that way. I'll post a pic later.

 

[jz788]

Does anyone know if the actual handles are replaced or is it just the wiring?

Asking because I'm having this issue as well on 3 handles but my handles are all vinyl wrapped and hoping they can use the existing handles instead of having to get them rewrapped

 

[PWlakewood]

You can ask the tech to use your old Handles but I'm not sure if they will work. I do know that the new ones they installed on my S have brighter led puddle lights

 

[NoMoGas]

The handle transfers over.

Does anyone know if the actual handles are replaced or is it just the wiring?

Asking because I'm having this issue as well on 3 handles but my handles are all vinyl wrapped and hoping they can use the existing handles instead of having to get them rewrapped

 

[Iousa63]

Nobody talks about another failure of these handles (all generations) which is the pressure sensor which lies just underneath the big bolt at the very center of the handle. It's a small circuit board with pressure sensors with 3 short wires ending into a brown connector. A little stupid thing that is impossible to find. I only found one on ebay for a price you can buy the entire handle for. Any thoughts?

 

[Iousa63]

Nobody talks about another failure of these handles (all generations) which is the pressure sensor which lies just underneath the big bolt at the very center of the handle. It's a small circuit board with pressure sensors with 3 short wires ending into a brown connector. A little stupid thing that is impossible to find. I only found one on ebay for a price you can buy the entire handle for. Any thoughts?

 

[quickstrike12]

Nobody talks about another failure of these handles (all generations) which is the pressure sensor which lies just underneath the big bolt at the very center of the handle. It's a small circuit board with pressure sensors with 3 short wires ending into a brown connector. A little stupid thing that is impossible to find. I only found one on ebay for a price you can buy the entire handle for. Any thoughts?

It’s actually not all generations. I have a late 2017 and mine are Gen 3 with the Hall effect sensor. I just finished repairing mine.
they are way simpler to deal with and much more reliable (lasted me 73K miles and over 4years)
my paddle gear broke. Seems to always be the weak link in the chain. Maybe tho this is by design. If the gear were unbreakable the force would move to another component.

 

[jcardosa]

Tesla Model S Door Handle Position Sensor Harness 2012-2016 OEM | eBay

This is the handle position sensor harness in good working condition off a tesla door handle. It will fit any side of door handle assembly (Front left part number is 1007373. Front right is 1007372. ).

www.ebay.com

 

[fiuzatec]

Nobody talks about another failure of these handles (all generations) which is the pressure sensor which lies just underneath the big bolt at the very center of the handle. It's a small circuit board with pressure sensors with 3 short wires ending into a brown connector. A little stupid thing that is impossible to find. I only found one on ebay for a price you can buy the entire handle for. Any thoughts?

YESSS ! I have access to the exploded parts of all car, and on the section of the handle, I can find part numbers for all pieces of the handle minus..... the pressure sensor ! It must be selling anywhere, nobody know where to find this sensor ????

 

[Cheburashka]

I have the same issue with the pressure sensors on my gen2 handles. You cannot buy this part from Tesla but you can buy the sensor itself from an electronics parts supplier. I'm not sure what the part number is though.

 

[fiuzatec]

I took a photo of the sensor. Does it help anybody?

 

[Gtech]

Men those pressure sensors are playing hard to get...Even on eBay so Rich is lying.. Does anybody know where to get them?

Found another picture, not sure this is the actual part nr: