Tesla door handle failure - pivot gear (anyone have one I can buy?)

[Manzacoty]

Hi everyone. Driver door stopped presenting a few days ago. Called up my Ranger and he had a paddle gear in stock. I wanted to get 3 (right rear door handle assembly was replaced a few months ago, before we could get the gears) but he said the warehouse was showing them as out of stock. Perhaps it's because they are switching over to the B version? Unfortunately the one he had in stock was an A but the original one lasted 5 years and 67k miles so I'll take it. Will be attempting the repair later today.

Thanks to @KIKGAZ for the notes. I'm dreading taking the window out but we'll see how it goes.

One thing I did think about (may only be an option if you are remote and have a good relationship w/ your Ranger) was to pay for a couple hours of shop labor and have Tesla remove the handle, I would swap the paddle gear, then have Tesla re-install. I also thought I read somewhere that Tesla could swap the gear too so maybe they're moving in that direction. That would only be a few hundred dollars vs the $700+ I paid for the one rear handle.

Anyway, wish me luck!

You'll be fine. If it's the rear door you don't need to remove the window. Just watch the videos, take your time and you'll be fine.

Feel free to post on here if you get into any trouble and one of us can help out.

 

[strider]

Thanks everyone. Repair is completed. 2.5 hours start to finish. It was the driver's door so the window had to come out. Note to @KIKGAZ the interior window seal does need to come out - otherwise there isn't room to pull the window out since the brackets stay on it.

We did spend a bit of time getting the window alignment correct on the reinstall. I would recommend taking a crayon or something and marking where the seal touches the window before you remove it. That way you can get it aligned again. We had to mess with it for a while to get everything set.

Otherwise the door handle repair was simple. The Boost Bros' video was great. I also used the Light Harmonic video on remove the interior door panel.

 

[MP3Mike]

Thanks everyone. Repair is completed. 2.5 hours start to finish. It was the driver's door so the window had to come out. Note to @KIKGAZ the interior window seal does need to come out - otherwise there isn't room to pull the window out since the brackets stay on it.

The window doesn't have to come out... @Btr_ftw, otherwise know as Car Guru, just posted a video showing his tricks to R&R the handle without taking the window out:

 

[strider]

Nice find! Didn't think about pulling the trim piece to get to that top bolt.

 

[DC Doc]

Hopefully this DYI is helpful when the rear door handle will not present. It is very common for the white wire on the microswitch to break.

 

[Marc_GA]

Well, my rear right is not extending. Called Tesla and 1042845-00-A has been replaced with 1042845-00-B. The newer part (1042845-00-B) is on back-order with over 2000 needed and no ETA.

Guess I'm going without working doors for a while as the alternative ($750 module replacement) isn't acceptable to me.

 

[Brutaka]

Well, my rear right is not extending. Called Tesla and 1042845-00-A has been replaced with 1042845-00-B. The newer part (1042845-00-B) is on back-order with over 2000 needed and no ETA.

Guess I'm going without working doors for a while as the alternative ($750 module replacement) isn't acceptable to me.

Is this "B" piece supposed to be better? Has anyone proven it to be better? Is it meant for the newer (gen 3) door handles or can it be n the older door handles?

 

[Edo102]

Is this "B" piece supposed to be better? Has anyone proven it to be better? Is it meant for the newer (gen 3) door handles or can it be n the older door handles?

I can confirm that the B version is a direct replacement. Presumably it was designed to be more durable, but I guess only time will tell.

 

[Naonak]

My drivers handle failed this weekend on my P90DL. Taking it in to the service center today.

Man, what a pain in the ass.

I wonder if I can convince them to replace all 4 handles with the B version.

 

[Brutaka]

My drivers handle failed this weekend on my P90DL. Taking it in to the service center today.

Man, what a pain in the ass.

I wonder if I can convince them to replace all 4 handles with the B version.

Let us know if you were successful.

 

[Naonak]

They said Bs were standard since 2015... so they only replaced the one.

 

[Brutaka]

They said Bs were standard since 2015... so they only replaced the one.

Makes me wonder if anyone had their Bs replaced and if the cables truly are thicker.

 

[JMG]

For what it's worth, mine is an April 2015 build and my driver's side door handle paddle gear failed a few weeks ago.

 

[Brutaka]

For what it's worth, mine is an April 2015 build and my driver's side door handle paddle gear failed a few weeks ago.

Not bad for it being 3 years old.

 

[Naonak]

Not bad?? I should think it should NEVER fail. 3 years is kind of ridiculous for a pivot gear in a door.

 

[Barry]

For what it's worth, mine is an April 2015 build and my driver's side door handle paddle gear failed a few weeks ago.

You're a few months behind schedule. My April 2015 went a few months ago.

Door handle working? It'll break "soon..."

 

[Brutaka]

Not bad?? I should think it should NEVER fail. 3 years is kind of ridiculous for a pivot gear in a door.

Well I meant for these cars specifically. But yes that is bad in a broader sense.

 

[jptahiti]

Hello,
I have the CAD data. You can also have my modified Version for wire eroding. => send me a message with you email.
Maybe you become a better price and also shipping is easier for US. => I don't want to make a business of selling this parts.
Actual price for my part is 65€+15€ for shipping to US. Customs is not a problem with this small part.
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[jptahiti]

Hi
Can you tell me how to order this part?
Looking forward to your answer
Best regards

 

[jptahiti]

Hello,
I have the CAD data. You can also have my modified Version for wire eroding. => send me a message with you email.
Maybe you become a better price and also shipping is easier for US. => I don't want to make a business of selling this parts.
Actual price for my part is 65€+15€ for shipping to US. Customs is not a problem with this small part.
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