Passenger door opens by itself

[vpekulas]

Hello all,

I got a used 2013 Tesla S P85 and while I definetly like the car there are a few things that border me a lot.

When I approach the car with my key in the pocket the door handle comes out and at that moment
the passenger door opens by itself - almost like the passenger door handle goes out too much and causes the door to open. Same happens when I put the car to P after driving - the passenger door opens by itself.

I'm not affraid to take it out by myself and replace whatever needs to be replaced, just wandering what it might be?? Maybe someone had that issue already?

Thank you !

 

[wdolson]

That's normal on a Model X (with premium package).

I haven't heard of this happening on a Model S, but the early ones are famous for problems with the door handles.

Here is an article and video about the problems they can have and how to fix them:
Here's How To Permanently Fix Tesla's Door Handle Design Flaw

The doors open with a solenoid and it sounds like there is something in your door handle that is triggering the door release solenoid when the handles present.

 

[widodh]

I expect it to be something with the microswitches in the door handle. I replaced them on a 2013 Model S because the door wouldn't open. But when I saw the mechanism I can imagine something triggering the door to open when there is dirt in between it.

 

[vpekulas]

Thank you for the answeres guys, look like I'm gonna disassemble the handle and see what's wrong with it. Will update once I know.

 

[BIG ACH]

Same thing happens to me - but oddly enough only happens when it rains heavily or when it's very hot outside. Will eventually replace the door handle.

 

[Darmie]

rich rebuilds youtube channel has some video's on tearing one apart and going through the repair. If you do tear it apart, maybe a good time to change out that very small worm gear.

 

[brkaus]

As a super quick workaround, set it to present/unlock drivers door handle only.

Like others have said, it’s a switch that’s triggering.

 

[GWord]

I'm having the same problem. My passenger door handle is getting stuck in the extended position and it keeps the microswitch activated. Hence the door opens whenever the car unlocks.

 

[4eversonic]

This started happening to my 2018 Model S 75. The rear passenger door unlocks itself upon auto-presenting. Tried rebooting to no avail. Taking it in for service and luckily the car is still under warranty.

 

[Somm]

This happened to my 2017 MS75D. The SC fixed it by replacing and recalibrating the Door Handle controller. Here’s the part number from my service order:

ASSEMBLY, DOOR HANDLE 3.0 CTLR (1069651-00-D)

 

[Atinspired]

This happened to my 2017 MS75D. The SC fixed it by replacing and recalibrating the Door Handle controller. Here’s the part number from my service order:

ASSEMBLY, DOOR HANDLE 3.0 CTLR (1069651-00-D)

How did you recalibrate it?

 

[TonyT]

I think it's the microswitch, mine does the same thing randomly. Currently I present only driver handle, however the passenger door still will randomly open when I present all handles. I have the wiring and switch now and it's on my todo list, so maybe someone can confirm the exact fix. New door handle will have new microswitch, however everything is new....

I'm curious what "recalibrate" is..

 

[Somm]

How did you recalibrate it?

“Replace and recalibrate” is a quote from the service order. This was all done by the Service Center under warranty so I don’t know exactly what they did.

 

[Evoforce]

There is a thread somewhere here on TMC to perform re-calibrate in one of the door handle repair threads.

 

[tappanrathore]

My 2013 Model S has exactly the same issue:
"When I approach the car with my key in the pocket the door handle comes out and at that moment
the passenger door opens by itself - almost like the passenger door handle goes out too much and causes the door to open. Same happens when I put the car to P after driving - the passenger door opens by itself."
Anyone have a solution? The service center folks said its out of warranty and might cost aplenty to replace the door. I am fairly certain such an extreme solution is not required. (Of course, the problem did not duplicate when I was at the service center.)

 

[TonyT]

Yes. There is a screw for calibration. Have to take handle out.

 

[Sudre]

My 2013 Model S has exactly the same issue:
"When I approach the car with my key in the pocket the door handle comes out and at that moment
the passenger door opens by itself - almost like the passenger door handle goes out too much and causes the door to open. Same happens when I put the car to P after driving - the passenger door opens by itself."
Anyone have a solution? The service center folks said its out of warranty and might cost aplenty to replace the door. I am fairly certain such an extreme solution is not required. (Of course, the problem did not duplicate when I was at the service center.)

I just got this exact issue repaired a few weeks ago. Mobile service came out and rebuilt the handle. Altho another problem cropped up where the door will not open and that was probably a calibration thing. The original fix was about $500 and seemed to be routine. The service center then fixed the door not opening part but it started doing it again this week. I have ANOTHER appointment for them to look at it again. Hopefully this repair falls under warranty of the previous repair.

There is no need to replace the whole door.

 

[TonyT]

Replacing the door sounds excessive. The handle triggers the latch release. Possibly you could have a damaged controller or latch. But if door pops open when handle extends the likely the extension is triggering the microswitch to contact causing the door to open. Mine was doing exactly that. Originally it was intermittent so sometimes it triggered. Once I rebuilt the new switch triggered every single time. Once I put screw to correct position it was resolved.

 

[BijliZ]

Did OP resolve this problem?

 

[AUTOBADGES]

Doesn't sound like it. Replace handles