That's right, the ultrasonic sensors can't detect every single overhead obstacle. If you can imagine "a cone of visibility" from each sensor, there are always going to be "blind spots". Same holds true for the side doors. The sensors are on the FWD and if there is a thin pole centred on the front door, the car won't see it either.
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What the heck is the deal with this aspect of the Falcon Doors?
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Sorry to hear that. I know exactly what you mean:
I would only open the door when I am outside the car so I can stop the door from opening further if for some reason the sensor glitches.
You definitely cannot rely on these sensors.
This only actually opened in umbrella mode and it's how it opened. If I parked the more to the left, the FWD hinge or the glass would hit the hook for sure (because I've tried and stopped it with my hand).
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I seem to have the same type of door as you. First thing I did even before I got my Tesla was to use cylindrical foam insulation (the stuff you wrap hot water pipes with) and twist ties and covered that whole black metal rail with it, in case my doors ever tap it. It's happened once so far in 12 months of ownership.Sorry to hear that. I know exactly what you mean:
I would only open the door when I am outside the car so I can stop the door from opening further if for some reason the sensor glitches.
You definitely cannot rely on these sensors.
mal_tsla
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While waiting for the X to be delivered we had the garage door converted to jack lift type. This eliminates all hardware hanging including the center rail. Highly recommend it for worry-free door opening (at least at home.)
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we have the same issues with the driver side Falcon Wing Door stopping short often, especially in our garage. Car was definitely ok right after delivery, but has been acting this way since January. Tesla has replaced the sensor 4 times, but it hasn't fixed the problem. This is the door we load our baby into, so it's quite annoyed and inconvenient to say the least.
muleferg
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muleferg
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My husband did it. I'm pretty sure all he did was make them open fully; I think a button on the screen? We had no problem after he did this once.
Be careful with that setting. We do that as well, and we still can't get door to operate properly most of the time in the garage. On top of that, the door has ignore obstacles and hit the rail and the garage door itself. Use with caution!
