Passenger handle won't autopresent

[Naonak]

I'm not sure what I should be looking for, but my 2012 passenger handle won't present when pressed. The drives side works fine... Is there a known issue with this breaking? If so, how do I go about fixing it? I imagine it's just a microswitch or something in there? Is there a guide on how to fix a handle that won't present when pressed? It operates just fine if I unlock it from inside the car with the icon or if I use the fob, but it just won't pop out when a passenger wants to get in.

 

[thecloud]

Possibly dumb question: is "Door Unlock Mode" set to Driver, or All? I noticed a similar issue until I realized mine was set to Driver.

Of course, it could also be a mechanical issue given the vintage of the handle.

 

[Naonak]

Yes, I already checked the settings. It's not an unlock problem, it's a present problem. The handle won't present when pressed, even when unlocked. It presents when unlocked from the inside and presents when unlocked with the FOB just fine.

 

[Haxster]

I'm not sure what I should be looking for, but my 2012 passenger handle won't present when pressed. The drives side works fine... Is there a known issue with this breaking? If so, how do I go about fixing it? I imagine it's just a microswitch or something in there? Is there a guide on how to fix a handle that won't present when pressed? It operates just fine if I unlock it from inside the car with the icon or if I use the fob, but it just won't pop out when a passenger wants to get in.

This is not an uncommon failure. There are lots of DIY videos on YouTube. Just search "tesla door handle fix". Good luck!

 

[Naonak]

Everything I've found addresses one of two things:

1. The door handle won't present at all (broken gear)
2. The door won't open when handle is pulled (broken microswitch)

I haven't found anything that addresses the problem of the handle not popping out when pressed, but otherwise operating properly.

 

[Smalltom]

It is gear

 

[Naonak]

How is it the gear? The handle works fine, other than not popping out when pressed. If I unlock it from the inside or with the fob, it presents just fine.

 

[Lasttoy]

Mine broke yesterday, i just pulled the mechanism, here is broken gear that presents the handle. I found unit on eBay.
While you have door panel off, I recommend putting dyna mat inside. It really helps quieten the road noise.

 

[MP3Mike]

Everything I've found addresses one of two things:

1. The door handle won't present at all (broken gear)
2. The door won't open when handle is pulled (broken microswitch)

I haven't found anything that addresses the problem of the handle not popping out when pressed, but otherwise operating properly.

I think there are two micro-switches that can break. One to detect a push on the handle to trigger it presenting and one to detect pulling the handle to open the door.

 

[efusco]

I think there are two micro-switches that can break. One to detect a push on the handle to trigger it presenting and one to detect pulling the handle to open the door.

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