My 2021 Tesla Model S Performance with Gen 2.1/3.0 handles, having similar issues driver side door handle comes out and then retracts halfway however when I try to open it I can’t, I don’t hear any grinding noises just a buzzing noise when it initially presents itself and then retracts half way. I tried doing the service mode door handle calibration but that didn’t work it just presents itself and the retracts halfway and I get a calibration failed message stating “DHFD calibration failed. Handle stalled too early while presenting or retracting. Make sure there is no obstacle on the handles path as it moves.” I made sure nothing is obstructing the handle. Not sure what to do.
1. Locate fault door. 2. Remove door panels from fault door and working door on same side. 3. Switch door module between them and retry calibration on fault door but whit module from working door. 4. If calibration is ok, you will know 100% that door module is dead. 5. Order a new module and enjoy :)
What was the symptoms here, when the module/sensor failed? I have a gen 3 handle, that presents normally with the rest of the handles, but once fully extracted, it just retracts back inside immediately. I have tried to grab it while out just to see what happens, then it just stays out, with a blinking led underneath, and not opening the door if I pull it. And it stays out this way, even if I lock the car, still blinking. But if I use some force and wiggle it a bit, it suddenly retracts again. Then, after that, when unlocking it presents and retracts as described before..
@@thecstechvideos I tried that and got nowhere. My symptoms are different. Initially the motor gear (not paddle gear) was cracked. Before I got around to replacing it, the door handle stopped moving. It still opened the door by pressing on the recessed handle. Now with the gear replaced, the motor can be driven to extend and retract the handle smoothly. Unfortunately, the car doesn't try to use the motor. I'm thinking this is an error status that needs to be cleared. Thoughts?
@@Lobintsev Yes! I was correct in believing that I had fixed the door handle. However nothing would get it to work. A few months later, Tesla released a software upgrade that included new options in the service menu. One of those was the ability to recalibrate the door handle. That page showed that the car knew that the handle was out of operation and offered a button for recalibrating. Pushed the button and, less than a minute later, it worked perfectly. It has continued to do so ever since.
Trey to put car in service mode and do a full software reinstall. Is just the module. Sensor and gear should work. In my case, I reverse front door whit rear door and then full software reinstall....and surprise...it's work.
Mine fails to calibrate. Extends fully retracts half way. Says something in the way but nothing is in the way. Is it hall sensor or motor? Happens after car wash or rain. Sometimes fixes itself after staying dry.
Handle inside has a hall sensor connected to a module that is capsulated. Thant module can cause problems since weather can enter into connector area. Try to remove and check seal of connector.
@@geraci89 Yes, it's the hall sensor, i took out from passenger side door handle just to try so i know if have to order new one it's held by 2 screws. Small torx T10 i think. Connected on drivers side and it worked right away just need to do calibration in Service menu.
@@wersuss Thanks for the quick reply! Which ones the hall sensor? Is there a pt number? My symptoms are the same but it doesn't say anythings in the way. right now its stuck in the mid position
I don’t now which generation, (MS11/16), it presents itself but sometimes it will not retract and stays out and then suddenly it pops back in (while driving fi). What could be wrong?
1. Module can be uncalibrated. 2. If calibration fail, and you have GEN1 or GEN2, check sensors/switches in handle or their cables. 3. If you have GEN3 - door module fail.
2 of my 3gen handles have damaged in similar cases. First one was when i returned to car and grabbed the handle right when it was retracting - crunch and handle goes touchmode only. Second time was winter when i was about to enter, the door decided that some ice was blocking the door and it retracted while my fingers were already in - quillotine crunch and once more the door works only touch🎉
We definitely had this exact mechanical failure of the gear. I just checked your site, do you have any parts available for order? We have a 2018 Model S Gen 3 door handle that failed to present properly as others have noted. We found a cracked pinion gear connected to the motor. And due to the crack, there is additional free play between the motor shaft and the gear which likely leads to the hall effect sensor not landing in a proper position to unlock the car. Would love to find the part and not have to buy the complete motor.
@@lisapanwell17 thanks! We have some prototype gears that we can send you, but they are very crude in design. They do however get the job done in a bind.
@@reeldealev I'm also in need of the gear replacement. I had bought a paddle assuming that was problem but got "in there" and determined that the pinion on the motor shaft itself was broke.
I would like to help if i can to someone that have problem like me. So i have Gen 3 handles, came in morning passenger handle was trying to push all out and you can hear motor in iz (bzzz, bzzz, bzzz) then retracts in middle. I disamble the door, took handle out and thought pressure sensors were bad( wire broken), then i notices the mechanisem is totaly different than in yt videos. I lost whole day trying to figer it out and nothing. Assembled all and in the evening i saw comment to calibrate handle( didn't work), make full software update, and tada it is working now.
I have a similar problem. I will try the full software install first and see. I will post here. I have a similar problem like yours. It goes out and stops in the middle. I can still open the door if it presents enough for my fingers to grab it. I tried software calibration and it did not work. Now the handle is touch only mode. Any updates from your side?
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How do you determine if the problem is the magnetic sensor ( 1066380-00-A ) or the other larger sensor ( 1066379-00-A ) ?
How do you know what parts fail. I never seem to fix and always have to call for repair. Sucks. What make it open when you lightly push on it?
If it’s the magnetic sensor will the handle make any noises? I hear nothing it does nothing and makes no noise. The gear is not cracked either
My 2021 Tesla Model S Performance with Gen 2.1/3.0 handles, having similar issues driver side door handle comes out and then retracts halfway however when I try to open it I can’t, I don’t hear any grinding noises just a buzzing noise when it initially presents itself and then retracts half way. I tried doing the service mode door handle calibration but that didn’t work it just presents itself and the retracts halfway and I get a calibration failed message stating “DHFD calibration failed. Handle stalled too early while presenting or retracting. Make sure there is no obstacle on the handles path as it moves.” I made sure nothing is obstructing the handle. Not sure what to do.
1. Locate fault door.
2. Remove door panels from fault door and working door on same side.
3. Switch door module between them and retry calibration on fault door but whit module from working door.
4. If calibration is ok, you will know 100% that door module is dead.
5. Order a new module and enjoy :)
@@thecstechvideos what causes door modules to go bad you think?
What was the symptoms here, when the module/sensor failed? I have a gen 3 handle, that presents normally with the rest of the handles, but once fully extracted, it just retracts back inside immediately. I have tried to grab it while out just to see what happens, then it just stays out, with a blinking led underneath, and not opening the door if I pull it. And it stays out this way, even if I lock the car, still blinking. But if I use some force and wiggle it a bit, it suddenly retracts again. Then, after that, when unlocking it presents and retracts as described before..
Try to make a full software reinstall on your car from service menu on screen, that will rewrite all modules
@@thecstechvideos I tried that and got nowhere.
My symptoms are different. Initially the motor gear (not paddle gear) was cracked. Before I got around to replacing it, the door handle stopped moving. It still opened the door by pressing on the recessed handle. Now with the gear replaced, the motor can be driven to extend and retract the handle smoothly.
Unfortunately, the car doesn't try to use the motor. I'm thinking this is an error status that needs to be cleared. Thoughts?
@@AlanMcYou did you fix the problem? I have a very similar problem, so it would be helpful to know how you dealt with it.
@@Lobintsev Yes! I was correct in believing that I had fixed the door handle. However nothing would get it to work.
A few months later, Tesla released a software upgrade that included new options in the service menu. One of those was the ability to recalibrate the door handle. That page showed that the car knew that the handle was out of operation and offered a button for recalibrating. Pushed the button and, less than a minute later, it worked perfectly. It has continued to do so ever since.
@@AlanMcYou Thank you so much! You helped me fix my issue! Now the door handle works as it should.
Hi is there any reprogramming needed to pair the new handle after installation? Thanks
No, it’s just worked
Hi. Mine extends too far with buzzing sound,but doesn't work and retracts half way in nothing fully in. You think it's gear or sensor?
Trey to put car in service mode and do a full software reinstall. Is just the module. Sensor and gear should work. In my case, I reverse front door whit rear door and then full software reinstall....and surprise...it's work.
Mine fails to calibrate. Extends fully retracts half way. Says something in the way but nothing is in the way. Is it hall sensor or motor? Happens after car wash or rain. Sometimes fixes itself after staying dry.
Handle inside has a hall sensor connected to a module that is capsulated. Thant module can cause problems since weather can enter into connector area. Try to remove and check seal of connector.
did you solve this? Mine is doing the same. 2016 with a gen 3 handle
@@geraci89 Yes, it's the hall sensor, i took out from passenger side door handle just to try so i know if have to order new one it's held by 2 screws. Small torx T10 i think. Connected on drivers side and it worked right away just need to do calibration in Service menu.
@@wersuss Thanks for the quick reply! Which ones the hall sensor? Is there a pt number? My symptoms are the same but it doesn't say anythings in the way. right now its stuck in the mid position
@@geraci89 Have you tried calibrating it? Part nr : 1066379-00-A
But I'm not sure if your issue is same as mine.
I don’t now which generation, (MS11/16), it presents itself but sometimes it will not retract and stays out and then suddenly it pops back in (while driving fi). What could be wrong?
1. Module can be uncalibrated. 2. If calibration fail, and you have GEN1 or GEN2, check sensors/switches in handle or their cables. 3. If you have GEN3 - door module fail.
Thanks for the reply. Calibration should be done by Tesla?
@@ancobliekendaal589 No, search my other videos, I show there the procedure.
2 of my 3gen handles have damaged in similar cases. First one was when i returned to car and grabbed the handle right when it was retracting - crunch and handle goes touchmode only. Second time was winter when i was about to enter, the door decided that some ice was blocking the door and it retracted while my fingers were already in - quillotine crunch and once more the door works only touch🎉
Ouch 🤕
Hello, i think mine is also broket after a car wash, please share where did you bought the sensor.
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Found only im China for 100$
I order direct from Tesla in the end...ebay one was also faul after some time.
Does replacing this part require programming or computer matching?
No, you just replace and make from car service mode calibration of that handle. Should work fine after.
Did you need a sensor from the same door handle position (for example drivers door)? Or, will the sensor from any door position work?
No, i use rear door on front door.
It is also common for the gear on the motor to break. We are working with a manufacturer to get new ones to sell on our Tesla parts website.
We definitely had this exact mechanical failure of the gear. I just checked your site, do you have any parts available for order? We have a 2018 Model S Gen 3 door handle that failed to present properly as others have noted. We found a cracked pinion gear connected to the motor. And due to the crack, there is additional free play between the motor shaft and the gear which likely leads to the hall effect sensor not landing in a proper position to unlock the car. Would love to find the part and not have to buy the complete motor.
@@lisapanwell17 thanks! We have some prototype gears that we can send you, but they are very crude in design. They do however get the job done in a bind.
@@reeldealev Great! I reached out to you at your direct site as well, would love to try and let you know how it performed.
@@reeldealev I'm also in need of the gear replacement. I had bought a paddle assuming that was problem but got "in there" and determined that the pinion on the motor shaft itself was broke.
Do you have a part number or link to the sensor
PN 1066379-00-A for third generation handle
Hi do you have link for the module?
I order direct from Tesla.
Oh funny tesla is telling me they cant order it / sale it to me on its own
@@atredz we register our company in Tesla EPC and we can order. auth.tesla.com/
I would like to help if i can to someone that have problem like me.
So i have Gen 3 handles, came in morning passenger handle was trying to push all out and you can hear motor in iz (bzzz, bzzz, bzzz) then retracts in middle. I disamble the door, took handle out and thought pressure sensors were bad( wire broken), then i notices the mechanisem is totaly different than in yt videos. I lost whole day trying to figer it out and nothing. Assembled all and in the evening i saw comment to calibrate handle( didn't work), make full software update, and tada it is working now.
And today it stopped and no way to fix it. It think the handle is done, will need new
I have a similar problem. I will try the full software install first and see. I will post here. I have a similar problem like yours. It goes out and stops in the middle. I can still open the door if it presents enough for my fingers to grab it. I tried software calibration and it did not work. Now the handle is touch only mode. Any updates from your side?
Car makers that not even can make a reliable doorhandle should not make cars at all
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In the end my door handle is working again:)