Tips for Identifying Model S Door Handles Remotely

Modified on Thu, 11 Jul, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Model S Door Handle Identification

METHOD 1: Vehicle Build Date / Physical Inspection

FROM: https://service.tesla.com/docs/ServiceBulletins/External/TN/TN-17-11-001_Replacing_Model_S_Exterior_Door_Handles_R5.pdf

***NOTE*** Door handle may have been retrofitted in service.  Only use this as a guide to know what the vehicle was built with ************

METHOD 2: Verify Doorhandle FW version

**NOTE** Requires remote access/toolbox authorization**

How to verify Doorhandle FW version

Step 1: Connect to the vehicle in Toolbox

Step 2: Read Door handle FW

Input Vin>Connect to vehicle>Garage>Actions>ListDataValues
inputDv = *doorhandle*
Click RUN

METHOD 3: Ask Customer to Confirm

Ask customer to access Service Mode on the vehicle and Unlock Gateway

How to Enter Service Mode

How to Unlock Gateway

Press Closures, it should say either 2.0, 2.1, 2.5 or 3.0.