Front fender for 2015 model S damage.

[Liver]

I have a 2015 model S P90D that I damaged by backing over a parking divider.

I’ve put the bumper back on but self driving and parking sensors are not working.

I assume one or more of the sensors has been damaged. Maybe the Autopilot or parking sensors or both.

Where can I buy some sensors that will reliably work with my car? I’m doing this off of insurance, so I don’t want to take it to Tesla.

Thanks.

 

[airborne spoon]

pictures pictures pictures. you can request advice all day but its a lot easier to help when i can see what the problem is.

I have pulled off half my bumper after backing out of a supercharger because it had those stupid concrete wheel stoppers. anyway one sensor fell out because the holder broke. I simply repaired the holder with some JB weld plastic and then reinforced it after installing the sensor with a zip tie (behind the bumper you cant see it) and it works fine and only cost me a few bucks and an afternoon.

 

[Liver]

Yes sir I understand about the pictures. Externally the bumper looks fine for a 2015 bumper. If I decide to update the bumper for late 2015 look, I’ll still need a working sensor array.

The actual sensor got damaged, the mount itself is serviceable (exactly what you did, a zip tie and good to go).

So the sensor split in half. I mean it sheared off. There isn’t a way to feasibly repair it. However I believe that’s my issue.

I need more sensors.

 

[wchang3t]

Can't you just buy the sensors from Tesla?

 

[Liver]

Can't you just buy the sensors from Tesla?

How would I go about doing that? I can not even get a phone number to call.

BTW in 2015 the service guys handed out business cards with their personal cell numbers on them. You could call them with car issues directly.

 

[wchang3t]

How would I go about doing that? I can not even get a phone number to call.

BTW in 2015 the service guys handed out business cards with their personal cell numbers on them. You could call them with car issues directly.

Is the service center nearby? You can drive there and asks for parts.

 

[PCMc]

You can see the full parts catalogue here:

Parts Catalog

epc.tesla.com

You'll need to log in with your Tesla user credentials. Then can select type of vehicle, model year range, then will be able to look through by categories/subsystems. All the parking assist / driver assist sensors appear under the electrical page.

I've never used it, but there is an order page on the site as well. I believe others has ordered parts via their nearest service center through the app. I'm not 100% sure if they do this by opening a service appointment and putting in description with part number of their order of if there's some other option you can use in the app to order.

FYI - I was able to locate the parts catalogue link by simply doing a google search for 'tesla parts catalog.'

 

[Liver]

Thanks for the catalog link. Now I know the exact part number.

I looked on eBay and found a 4 pack for about $50 shipped. I know these aren’t “OEM” sensors but at least I know I can try them.

 

[RadioactiveMan]

did it work? was there issues?