My OLD Tesla Model S Just BROKE. Now What???

[@ScoutCrafter]

Simplicity is the true sign of genius

[@rinzler9775]

But over engineering is the true sign of screwing your customers.

[@sundog6820]

every one of this vids I watch makes me love my 22-re Toyota trucks so much!

[@mullergyula4174]

"My door handle control panel did not boot up." This is just insane.

[@egarciaz71]

Exactly!! This owner seems to be driving a computer that is getting obsolete.

[@vincecarlo]

A Simple Door handle and Tesla makes it SO COMPLICATED

[@199724]

Ahmed, is that you? It's me, Abdul. We met at the ARAMCO meeting in Saudi Arabia.

[@det_tf2]

They actually simplified it a lot from a decade ago to now, SuperfastMatt made a really interesting video on the evolution of the Model S door handles from then to now. It's pretty interesting seeing an automaker actually improve their manufacturing without refreshing the entire car.

[@jetfu400]

@@det_tf2 that's simplified? mygod that 's so complicated compared to just going mechanical.

[@ledzeppelin1212]

Newer ones are simpler. Hopefully we're past this issue.

[@199724]

@@jetfu400 Or horse and carriage. If you do insist on simplicity then Lada and Datcha should have been there leading example.

[@thuyp12c5]

That is why I love the simple mechanical handle that is always work. The more fancy the features, the more problem you will face when something go wrong.

[@MR-sj6rq]

They are simple don't always work. Ugh.

[@cadreamdrives]

Absolutely. But sometimes fancy is nice 😊

[@johnliberty3647]

Fancy is never nice, it’s fools gold

[@MichaelHutchens-mj6pf]

The cheap cars handle just breaks off. Happens often. A electric mechanism is lighter and less part count than a mechanical handle. Both types have failures. Kudos to this guy for fixing his own car 👍🏻🏁

[@MegaRetr]

Thumbs up for your persistence and determination.)))

[@cadreamdrives]

😊Thank you very much!

[@kenth151]

I have owned 5 cars over 50 years and have never had a door handle failure.

[@stinkleaf]

I did it was a GM Buick. Had to buy, paint and then have a mechanic put it in.

[@glennlingard7851]

I have but easy fix.

[@lesstyranny2695]

I have but yeah - simple, easy and cheap fix. What's going on in this video it's just nuts.

[@AStanton1966]

I had my manual crank window handle fail on my 1978 Trans Am.

[@eddiekulp1241]

Had a crank handle on my 1983 Escort fail . Replacement was about 4 dollars universal handle . Simpler times

[@LutherSloan_31]

Ive done this fix myself 3 times now. The first time took like 5-6 hours. But the subsequent times i was able to get in and out in less than an hour. Total price was like $50 for the replacement kit. Knowledge learned = money saved.

[@cadreamdrives]

Kudos to you for wrenching on your Tesla as well! The door handle removal is very much an exploration process the first time, but subsequent removals are definitely easier. I felt like I was an expert at the end of this project 😄

[@jaydenmckinney444]

What’s the kit called

[@cadreamdrives]

@@jaydenmckinney444You can by them from a lot of different places. Here is one from Amazon: a.co/d/hP4rRsI

[@ricarmig]

@@cadreamdriveshey what is the floor from your garage made of?

[@curtislarocca8987]

Don't get me wrong, I like all the tech that went into tesla. I think some trails were blazed. But, this exemplifies over complicating something. What's wrong with a simple mechanical latching mechanism? I'm not sure utility is worth the ramifications of the complexity. Big kudos for figuring out how to fix it yourself though. Very admirable

[@hildacorea]

Wow that's crazy because, my 75 chevy is still going strong.

[@lancemillward1912]

No Tesla swap on the 75 ;)

[@MR-sj6rq]

Don't lie, what have you fixed. Lots of small stuff for sure. There is now way you 75 chevy has not had any issues, if you say otherwise, just lieing.

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

That Chevy is a rust 🪣 bucket.

[@skatingsam96]

So is getting a whole new car every few years better than replacing little parts here and there on an older car? ​@@MR-sj6rq

[@gitgit1995]

And I doubt it can turn corners either. Try driving it in Australia or Europe lol

[@ujayet]

Imagine you got into an accident and u pass out,, battery caught on fire.. people trying to get you out but they can’t,, cause the window won’t break, and the door handle don’t work.

[@jaybae5850]

If you buy a Tesla, you are advised to get the most premium life insurance policy. That payout is very important.

[@rinzler9775]

Or imagine you dont pass out - battery catches on fire, locks you in the car.

[@rinzler9775]

​@@johnmarkrobinson2924battery fires are actually far more savage than petrol - you cant put them out. In a car fire, its usually all the plastic burning first - petrol tank is last to go. In EV fires, its been the battery causing the fires - and they cannot be put out once they start. It raises a point for all car types - make door handle latches illegal to not have a direct mechanism that opens them.

[@rontheoracle]

Yep, just like: "Angela Chao death: Tesla in spotlight as investigators maintain silence" Door failed to open. How unfortunate.

[@manuelvikingo7767]

@@rontheoracle THE CAR WAS HACKED LONG DISTANCE BY THE TESLA FACTORY FROM ORDER OF THE CI,A BUT YOURE NOT READY TO HAVE THIS CONVERSATION

[@stinkleaf]

You don’t want an entire vehicle ran by a computer dependent on electricity. Less electronic parts less prone to failure.

[@johnliberty3647]

I wish hand cranks were still on the lot.

[@martinekstrom6303]

That’s why maintenance on ICE cars are 3 times more. Hundreds of moving parts that creates so much excess heat moving, you need a fan to cool them.

[@lyndonfring6421]

@@martinekstrom6303 Lets see if Teslas sold 2015 will last until 2065. ICEs 50 yrs old and running today will have had 2 engine rebuilds... but they're good as new after each. EVs are disposable... and that's good for the environment??

[@keskillia942]

The horse had self parking and summons mode but we still moved on to the next generation of transportation. Same same but different.

[@vfr800fi07]

Those good as new are garage queens ​@@lyndonfring6421

[@bobp5356]

This is exactly how my repairs go! They start out simple and turn into a nightmare. Great video.

[@cadreamdrives]

😄So true! Small projects can explode into something much bigger very quickly! 😄 Thanks for commenting and for the kind words!

[@kenth151]

Geez would not want an old used Tesla out of warranty.

[@Paetaor]

Any EV. Not just a Tesla.

[@daves2624]

Or a new one either.

[@AceDriver2012]

The screwed up thing is by now they should know this will happen to all their models eventually. They need to use materials that match their price tags.

[@gottagowork]

@@Paetaor That's not limited to EVs either. Any new car, ICE or EV, will have problems like these. I'll pick reliability over fanciness any day, if I can. And mechanical link door opening is something I'm aware of and on the lookout for whenever a new car is on the horizon. Although more so for the safety aspect; not presenting a challenge to EMT rescue workers if they're needed. Ref what happened to Angela Chao. My friends ICE auto steering broke down, requiring a replacement of a $14 part. They wanted $4000 to replace the whole assembly, which was the only way to get the part from manufacturer. Shopping off brand, probably some Chinese junk, could get the part and have a mechanic replace it. Total cost, about $100, rather than $4000 plus work.

[@delinquense]

​@@Paetaor too early to tell about other manufacturers' reliability. That's what you get for buying "bleeding edge". If you want "cutting edge", get yourself a CyburpTruck.

[@Jungle-Life-Forever]

You’ve convinced me - I’ll stay far away from Tesla that was WAY to much work

[@infringinator]

I mean you could just take it into tesla service instead

[@SuccessEquationz101]

I swear it be like that a 5 min project turns into the entire day.

[@cadreamdrives]

Isn’t that the truth! That seems to be the case for most projects around houses and cars 😄

[@kennytinker24]

Now you can get a job as a tesla door expert.

[@manuelvikingo7767]

AND GET PAID $ 350 THE HOUR

[@rosewoodsteel6656]

Good job!! It makes me long for the good old days when non-glamorous door handles never failed.

[@cadreamdrives]

😄Thank you! There was definitely a point in the project where I longed for the same! But I just love how the handles glide out and greet me every time I walk up to the car!

[@danharold3087]

The drivers side door handle on my 91 K1500 is busted. The old cars used cast metal of some sort which wore a bit each time the door was opened. Drive them long enough and they failed. I have fixed a few of them.

[@rosewoodsteel6656]

@@danharold3087 I never had that experience!

[@I_dont_want_an_at]

never, ever failed. ever.

[@MR-sj6rq]

OMG, such BS. Ten year old cars have issues. Windows not working door handles failing. Just ugh. Such lies.

[@Windows98R]

I find it impressive that teslas are garage fixable. Sure there are bits like caliberation but for how much sensors and computers are shoved in one, it has surprising amount of DIY-able parts

[@cadreamdrives]

This is very true. There are a lot of things in Teslas that are not that different from “regular” cars, and that makes them very diy friendly, for the most part.

[@Scotnish4U]

Much respect, you are very brave to tackle this yourself and what a great result!

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you so much! I had no idea what I was getting into when I first started 😄. That’s the beauty of car projects - once you start one, the only option is to find a way to finish it 😄

[@brormonberg8945]

As usual from CA Dream Drives...excellent narrative and very informative vid! This exercise isn't easy...1st determining what actually is the problem...then determining how to fix it...and cross your fingers...fixing it! Amazing skill sets Henrik has!

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you very much! I always appreciate your input and kind words!

[@kevinchan8836]

You are a super patient and super handy guy. This is not for the faint of heart. I would not try this myself - I know my limits! Nice job.

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you. Had I known how much time and effort this project ended taking, I probably wouldn’t have started it either. But now I’m very glad I did it and learned everything I learned on the way! 👍🏻

[@roywang7605]

Thumbs up for your persistence and determination.

[@cadreamdrives]

😃Thank you. Once I got in there, there really was no other way than forward 😄

[@davidviner4932]

The look on your face when you pulled the handle and the door opened, I doubt I will ever have that same look with my BMW and Audi convertibles when opening the doors, the hood maybe....

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you! The “under hood looking” experience is definitely different on the BMWs and Audis! Although, they way they button all the engines with plastic covers these days, I’m not sure the cavernous storage space under my hood doesn’t at least give your view a run for its money 😄

[@Juan-ll6sf]

Bad electronic door handles? Substitute with manual handles with key lock. Problems with that old Tesla car? Put a for sale label on it. Thanks.

[@stevetordoff]

Just came across your channel. Looking at getting an old tesla and found your content amazingly cathartic as someone who likes to figure things out and do things myself. Thanks again

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind feedback! The project itself was anything but cathartic, but putting the video together was lots of fun!

[@twig3288]

Computer controlled door handles is a solution to what problem exactly?

[@jacobfuller6266]

your chancel is underrated your edits and stuff make you one of the best car guys i have seen

[@cadreamdrives]

Wow - what wonderful and kind message to wake up to! Thank you so much - I really appreciate you saying that, and taking the time to leave a comment. Messages like this mean so much to me, and your kindness inspires me to make more and (hopefully) even better videos! Thank you!🙏🏻

[@jacobfuller6266]

@@cadreamdrives all good your vids are some of the best i have ever seen on KZbin i hope you get lots of subs before the end of the year

[@peterduxbury927]

I felt your 'relief' when you finally cracked the Door Handle Issue on your Model S. It is a great - looking model, deserving to work properly! And you're the man! I have a 1971 Beetle EV, running on Tesla Model S batteries. No fancy stuff to go wrong. Over the last 5 years, the EV Beetle has been simply brilliant. It handles the heat, and also the badly-flooded roads, and performs like any Beetle shouldn't! Greetings from Australia.

[@rothmultimedia]

I had a 2016 Model S 90D...had to replace the handles 6 times. Totally ridiculous. First 4 were under warranty...last 2 were not and cost me $600+ CAD each time. I now have a 2017 S and no problems so far...we'll see.

[@cadreamdrives]

Oh no - what an ordeal! The old style handles definitely had design issues. The newer style seems more bulletproof with their lack of gears and microswitches. As long as you don’t get water in them 😄 How are you liking the ‘17 compared to the ‘16? Any major differences?

[@paulg8065]

Bad info. Even when this video was made the cost to replace the door handle mechanisms to the newer version was much less than $1k. Closer to $300. My used 2015 MS handles were already replaced when I bought it and I drove it for 120k miles and 6 years without one problem with them.

[@ptech88]

But that cant be. All teslas just break and break but ice cars never break. Didn’t you get the memo

[@EVandPassions]

Very good quality and also helpful video. Thanks.

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words!

[@Martinko_Pcik]

Whenever the door handle "needs a calibration" I am out.

[@cadreamdrives]

That’s no problem. I’m sure you and Fred Flintstone will have many wonderful times together 😄

[@uni4rm]

I always thought the handles were a bit too much. It would have taken far less effort and been far more practical to have flush manual door handles with a separate electronic function that actuates the manual handle.

[@cadreamdrives]

The funny thing is, the mechanical mechanism is there. If you pull the interior handle, it unlatches electronically (just like the outside handle), but if you pull it even further, it mechanically unlatches - just like any other car (which I appreciate for safety reasons!). A lot has been said about the S handles and their high failure rate. But I will say this: I absolutely love it, when the handles glide out as I approach the car. To me, that’s just an extra step of cool, that you don’t find on any other car, and that feeling still hasn’t gotten old 😄

[@Goodmansvision]

I can't believe what I see 😮 does all the tesla drivers are professional mechanics ? 🎉 good job 👏

[@cadreamdrives]

😄Thank you. I’m more of a part time, “home garage try to fix it” kind of guy. Doing this yourself is definitely optional!

[@johnh.wilson2081]

Thanks for the educational video for yet another reason not to own a Tesla. Who has time for broken door handles that fail at the most inconvenient time. I've owned ICE cars for 50 years and never had a problem with a door handle breaking. Since the window regulator on the drivers' door was getting ready to fail, I suspect the same will happen on the passenger side as well. Just think how much you saved on gas though, right?

[@cadreamdrives]

Right - we wouldn’t want any of that new technology stuff! Probably better if we could go back to horse and buggy to be on the safe side 😄. The door handles on the S are definitely a weak point - or rather, they were. I think they pretty much have them under control now. There are other things that may be quirky. But isn’t that the case for all cars? And yes - think about all the money I save on gas. It does add up to quite a bit. And then add the money (and time) saved by not having to do oil changes, spark plug changes, brake jobs, annual service, and replacements of a million other parts, that fail on ICE cars. Not to mention the time I don’t spend at gas stations. The Tesla Model S has remarkably few quirks, given that it’s the first real car from a completely new manufacturer. It’s also incredibly reliable - much more so than any of all of the ICE cars I have owned. Add on top of that, that the driving experience is better in almost every way. I know new technology can be scary - and that many people love to criticize EVs. Many of them have never even tried one. I encourage you to try one out. You just might be surprised at what you find… 😊

[@PurpleSideBlack]

I had a 90's 2 door Golf a long time ago. Multiple times the door handles either froze (winter) or simply were broken (both handles). The only way I could get in was through the hatch. At least twice, I had to crawl through the hatch. I thought it was hilarious. Luckily the Model S has 4 other working doors (regular doors plus hatch) in case of bad door handles.

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you for posting this. People seem to think that things don’t break on ICE cars - which is a weird distortion of reality. No one ever said: “I’m going to buy a used gas car, because nothing ever breaks on those@ 😄

[@RayNLA]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@DirectX3]

You are very lucky because you have the skills +TIME to do it. 😅

[@aliasrandom9241]

respect brother, this is harder than it looks

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you! It definitely ended up taking longer than I had planned on 😄

[@jefflynch526]

Good work man… that’s awesome that you were able to do the work yourself. Excellent video.

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@UTArch1]

It could be worse, much WORSE. In April of 2020 I bought a 2013 Model S85 from the original owner, the main drive unit and main display had already been replaced under warranty @90K miles. That meant that the car I bought was on it's second drive unit and display (@96K miles), so I felt like I was buying a practically new car. But in the summer of 2023 I began experiencing episodes of the drive unit cutting out during normal driving. Within a year the issue became worse, and by the Fall of 2024 it was happening almost every time I drove the car. So in mid-November 2024 I drove it to the local Austin, TX service center and on the drive there it cut out 3 times. When I got there they said I should leave it with them (without an appointment) because it was a "safety issue". The diagnosis (the same day) was that the drive unit was failing and had to be replaced. My choice: do nothing and have eventual total drive unit failure somewhere out on the road requiring a costly tow to the nearest service center OR make the replacement now. I authorized the replacement~ $6700 (out of warranty). The car has 140,000 miles now and is on it's 3rd drive unit. If I had known that this was a possible issue, I never would have bought the car back in 2020. This may not be typical for all early Model S's, but I was unlucky enough for it to happen to mine. Three (3) drive units in 140,000 miles of normal driving is not my idea of a dependable car.

[@calofc01s]

I had an issue with my Tesla’s glass and I fixed it myself too. Very satisfying

[@cadreamdrives]

So cool when you’re able to handle it on your own - and save $$$. What was the issue with your glass?

[@calofc01s]

@@cadreamdrives At delivery the glass was not correctly installed from factory and i could hear a lot of wind noise. I took it to service twice and they couldn't fix it. I ended up just opening my door and fixing it myself. I have a few friends who repair salvage teslas so they helped me out with telling me how to do it.

[@cadreamdrives]

@calofc01s Tesla’s quality check process before delivery can definitely leave something to be desired. I’ve seen spots on a brand new car, that simply never were painted. On the bright side, a friend just picked up a new S recently, it seemed on point everywhere. Awesome that you were able to tackle it yourself (and incredibly frustrating that Tesla couldn’t fix it for you!). Kudos to you for taking it on on a new car!

[@calofc01s]

@@cadreamdrives I already owned one before that one that had issues as well. But they were minor. I honestly hate dealing with Tesla.

[@brandonsmith666]

you have great patience…i might of just paid for it to be all fixed

[@cadreamdrives]

😄Thank you. I hadn’t planned for the project to take this long, but once I got in there, there was no turning back.

[@henrycruz45cal]

You can go into the Service Mode yourself and calibrate it yourself.

[@cadreamdrives]

Yes! I actually figured that out after I completed the project. It could have saved me a lot of trips! 😄 It will even show which handles are the updated kind and which ones are the old ones, with the little gear and micro switches. Thanks for shining a light on this. It is very useful knowledge!

[@hectorrivera66]

Well done! I probably would have paid someone else to do the work. It looked way too difficult for my little brain.

[@jt488]

You say we can calibrate the handle ourself? Can you provide link or instructions? My model S have the same problem like yours. Got a new control unit and now need to calibrate. Thanks!

[@cadreamdrives]

So - only the newer generations of handles can be calibrated. If you have the older style with the gears and microswitches, no calibration is needed. To calibrate, you need to get into the Service Menu and then disable the Gateway module. (You can google instructions for both - it’s pretty simple). Once you’re in the service menu, there will be an option there to calibrate the handles. It will also show you the generation of each handle, and whether or not they can be calibrated.

[@repenney]

When I'm driving my now ancient, mechanical pre-OBD Peugeot 505 SW8 through Newport back to Laguna, I'll think of this video often. Still with original power windows and door locks.......

[@jeffrey7159]

My 2016 Model S rear door handle isn't working right now either, the mechanism isn't functioning, getting it repaired, new handle and new components inside the door, also the master charger, as it stopped super charging about a week ago. Hoping this is the last of my major repairs.

[@caseykittel]

there is a door open feature in the app now. better than climbing from side to side.

[@wagagagaggag]

This makes me glad that I leased my Tesla, but I’m super impressed of your patience😂

[@enricolongo242]

Wow at last the door handle is working! It's amazing.

[@1001Hobbies]

The only thing that has "broken" on my 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback with *manual transmission* is the coolant reservoir just recently cracked. I bought a new one and it took me a minute and a half to replace it. The car has 164,000 miles on it.

[@cadreamdrives]

That’s amazing! But on the flip side - you have to drive a 2012 Ford Focus every day… 😊

[@1001Hobbies]

@@cadreamdrives - Being a hatchback is it very convenient for hauling all my filming lighting equipment, as well as the occasional purchase, like the lawnmower I bought 3 days ago. It is fun to drive. It handles well. I get 35 - 36 mpg in the winter and 37 - 41 mpg in the summer. I love this car. Ford could have had a hit on their hands if they didn't stick with the DCT transmission it had. That killed the vehicle. Since I've only been driving manuals since 1991 though, it was a no brainer for me too. I also bought it with 16,000 miles on it, and saved $8,400 off of sticker....because used manuals don't sell well. With 164,460 miles on it now, it may be my last car. Still runs perfectly.

[@AStanton1966]

How much longer do you have to drive that Focus for losing the bet?

[@1001Hobbies]

@@AStanton1966 - This will likely be my last car. It still runs and drives like new. I've done the regular maintenance on it (I am previously an auto tech and I've worked on cars my whole life). It has been the most trouble free car I've had and it is fun to drive. Without the horrible DCT transmission there are none of those issues. Today's cars are not much more than over-tech packages that collect data that violates your privacy. Many cars have large screens in them that you HAVE TO LOOK AT in order to use heater controls, or to jump from one specific radio station to another. This requires you to take your eyes off the road so that you can be sure to touch the exact location of the images of buttons, instead of being able to FEEL actual buttons/knobs without looking. The notion that controls in a car are done that way, making you take your eyes off the road, is insane. Today's cars track HOW you drive, WHERE you go, HOW OFTEN you go there, how MANY people you take with you, and if they are adults or kids. This data is collected at any time by the manufacturer (you didn't believe Over-the-air Updates were for your convenience, did you?) and then sold to a data collection company. It is another source of income that the manufacturers make off of you. Then that company identifies your insurance company and sells your information to them, and THEY make money off fo you too. Then your insurance company looks at the data and see you slammed your brakes on several times, and you accelerate faster than they like. This makes you a "risky" client and they increase your insurance rate. There are already a number of videos here on KZbin of that happening. Please take 4 seconds to search for them if you don't believe me. The light that comes on when you have something kind of heavy in the front passenger seat that says "Passenger Airbag Off" is there to keep the airbag from harming children when they are in the front seat. However, that same sensor is on all the seats so that the car can collect info on how many people are riding with you, and if they are adults or kids. I am choosing to opt out of that by not owning one of these newer vehicles. Also, my car has been paid for for years. I bought it when it only had 16,000 miles in 2014. Original sticker price was $22,400. I only paid $14,000 for it. Because it has a manual transmission there wasn't as big a market for it, so it was cheaper. I believe I am the one who is laughing loudest.

[@AStanton1966]

@@1001Hobbies I've often said that 40 years from now the cars of today won't be classics and showing up at the car shows. There're too many electronics that will degrade.

[@michaelbarats7261]

My Tesla model s 2022 have the same problem, but not all the time. Sometimes open and Sometimes don't. I am frustrated from Tesla Israel bad service. Now I need to wait 2 months for the locker of the door and hope it will fix it. Untill than I have to suffer.

[@wr8thbeatz322]

It’s the amount of money saved that motivates me to go through such a frustrating challenge you did with your Tesla. Awesome video

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you so much for your kind words! They motivate me! As I get older, I find that I’d rather take on challenges like that and save the money, where possible. Sometimes, the challenges lead to a lot of frustrations on the way (this one sure did), but it’s so satisfying when it all comes together in the end!

[@lght5548]

Been on that type of roller coaster repair job and I know that feeling. You either have the patience of Job, or you edited out the tool throwing and cussing. 😅😂

[@cadreamdrives]

😄😄I’m not much of a thrower (or a cusser), but there were definitely some moments where I let out so annoyed sounds 😄

[@blueracer66]

I had my driver's side fixed a few weeks ago. It had the same issue. The Mobile Service tech told me it was replaced with a newer retrofit part and showed me the old part compared to the new one. The old one had a lot of parts and cables prone to breaking. I also had them fix the rear right passenger window that broke around the same time as the handle. I love my blacked-out 2015 TMS70. I'm about to hit 100K miles. Oh, I also had them fix the sunroof, which wasn't working correctly. The only thing my car "needs" is the infotainment upgrade, but that can wait. I mainly drive my 2020 Model 3LR and my 2019 TMX100D.

[@cadreamdrives]

How are you finding the X 100D in comparison to the S? I’m thinking about picking up a high mileage ‘17-‘18 X 100D.

[@blueracer66]

@@cadreamdrives I like it better. It's a much comfortable ride and I can carry seven passengers. If you have little ones, it's a no-brainer. The falcon wing doors make it easier to install car seats. Go with a 2018 100D, if you can. They're awesome cars!

[@davidsoom1551]

I thought Elon said the best part is NO part. These cars are like Rube Goldberg designs.........overly complicated way to do simple things. He tries to reinvent the wheel when its not needed for the sake of futurism, a fantasy futurism at that.

[@cadreamdrives]

Sometimes things that are cool require a little extra. But in general, it’s hard to argue that Teslas are complicated. The drivetrain in an ICE car typically has 2k+ moving parts. A Tesla has around 20. Which car is complicated now? 😄 The future arrived 10 years ago. The Model Y is the most sold car in the world. It may be the stuff fantasies are made of, but it’s very much reality today 😊

[@stevepalincsar4273]

You're spot on. Cybertruck reinventing the pickup is a fine example.

[@Siegefya]

Nah, in most cars issues like this are a pain in the arse, all the German makes... You think this is bad? Pshh, it's no worse than what's in a Prius. Jag, merc, BMW, VW... Way worse electrical and mechanical issues you deal with. It's a reason why those cars cost so much to work on. This issue actually wasn't that bad, similar issue in a Mercedes for instance may take a week to fix, and be way more complicated to get to the parts. Tesla really isn't bad, but charging 1500 for this fix is pretty crazy I must admit... should be around 7-800 max repair. They charge a lot to repair Teslas for no good reason.. these cars aren't Mercedes and BMW level of complicated unless we are talking about working on battery, all the other stuff isn't that complicated.

[@commonsense5741]

Electronic control module on the inside of the door that' is susceptible to water from rain or a car wash isn't exactly forward thinking.

[@johnm7882]

That looked like a very frustrating process 😑 But great job on the repair and on keeping your cool 😎

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you very much! It had its fair share of scraped knuckles and frustrations, but overall, it was a fun challenge and very satisfying!

[@Sommers234]

I certainly love the way they drive but those crazy electronic door handles were one of the first things I thought was ridiculous. It had to be not a matter of if but when they would fail.

[@cadreamdrives]

They are certainly divisive. I think they are an amazing feature and love how they present themselves every time I walk up to my car - but I know others feel differently.

[@freduah4253]

That's what I love about my EV, of course I can't go as far as a tesla on a single charge but a lot of things on my car are not handle by the computer...like the handle or the charging port. Nice video by the way

[@MrUpier]

1999 ranger here only ever had to swap out battery flush the coolent chainge the oil and replace brake pads plugs and wires not bad for 25 year old truck with miles upon miles on it

[@cadreamdrives]

That’s not bad at all! Of course, I’ve only ever had to do none of those things on the Tesla 😊

[@manuelvikingo7767]

BUT YOU CAR IS SO SLOOOOOW

[@scottthomas5999]

You don’t seem to be a mechanic, but you did an excellent job on your repair, KUDOS

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you very much! I’m definitely NOT a mechanic - but I’ve always enjoyed taking things apart And sometimes, I even manage to fix things too 😄

[@johngatsby1473]

My cadillac xlr v is having issues...the door pads went out and now the push button on the inside went out along with the window wires that are connected to the motor, rusted out so my windows stopped rolling down. Pretty crazy this electronic stuff

[@MichaelFinkSunCommercialSolar]

What wheels are you running, they look great!

[@ohger1]

The only problem I've had with my S in 8 years is the door handles, and Tesla did them right at my workplace and did them in less than 45 minutes complete.

[@inee107]

cost of your time, effort, multple trips, multiple days, frustration etc… worth 1,000?

[@cadreamdrives]

I guess it all depends on how you view it. For me, it was a super fun challenge. I enjoyed learning how to do it - and now I’ll be able to do the job much faster, when one of the other 3 handles breaks 😊.

[@inee107]

that's awesome, if i do get an older model s i know who can help me fix it! thanks@@cadreamdrives

[@toiletfx5679]

I just saw a video of the engineer who designed that version of the doorhandle with all the switches and sensors roast the shit out of it. The newer version is apparently way more robust because it only uses one single magnet sensor.

[@cropgamee]

What year ? And how did you lower the car can’t find a kit

[@JCru2]

Upgrade your pumper on your model S. Any after market options?

[@jacekkieblesz655]

And I thought that Skoda yeti with cables braking in front door is a big deal ,after seeing that I will stay with yeti forever

[@Rick9482]

Well that was pretty painful to watch but glad it's all working again. Very disappointed at how the whole door assembly is designed. All that complication for having electronic door opening strikes me as reduculous. I dislike the handles on my M3 but the car is great to drive.

[@Kukaboora]

Does this FIY void all implied warranty on your Tesla?

[@cadreamdrives]

I’m way beyond the expiration of all of the warranties on my Tesla, so that wasn’t really a concern for me. This can get into a huge “right to repair” vs warranty discussion, but I would say this: If your bumper to bumper warranty is still active, I’d just have Tesla do the repair. If it’s not, I can’t see how fixing a door handle could possibly affect the battery / drive unit warranty.

[@Btu555]

This is the exact reason I turn off the folding mirror when the car is locked. Imagine how soon it will fail after opening and folding 4 to 5 times a day. Personally, the less tech the better, only when the feature is necessary. Tesla is basically a hibernate mode of a laptop so it is constantly using battery even if you don't drive the car - loosing about 1% a day by just parking. The old remote car key would be just fine because the car basically has to constantly figured if the phone or a key is nearby to unlock the car.

[@paul325]

Thank you for sharing this experience with us! If i will get an old tesla, I will know hoe to fix this issue😊

[@cadreamdrives]

You’re most welcome and thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@superdave2316]

What year is your OLS Tesla?

[@cadreamdrives]

It’s a 2013 Model S P85 😊

[@andrewbabich5138]

How much does ev fix me charge to calibrate the control unit you installed? Not sure if i have that type of resource near me in new england. As a diy person its this proprietary software required stuff that is intimidating. Would love to know the parts cost for the parts you did install. Killer videos. I want an old model s so bad.

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I don’t remember the actual charge, but wasn’t much. I’ve also since learned that you may be able to do the calibration yourself as well. I think my total parts cost was less than $150, but please don’t use that as a price quote. The video was made quite a while back, and the pricing could be very different today. There are more and more EV shops popping up everywhere. I suggest checking in some of the big online Tesla forums (like teslaownersonline.com and similar), to see what shops might be available around you. In most cases, Teslas aren’t all that different from ICE cars to work on, so if you are a DIY person, I wouldn’t let that keep you from getting an old Tesla. I absolutely love mine, and have for years.

[@AStanton1966]

I was at a Ford dealer when the new Mach E's were arriving. A tech told me that they couldn't get the doors on 2 of them to open. I thought to myself: you can keep those EV's!

[@Truth_Seeker_79]

Awesome content!, thanks for sharing. I luv the look of your wheels, what are those and specs? Also tire sizes you have on them please? 😊, thanks in advance.

[@marklock1238]

What’s wrong with a normal door handle?

[@cadreamdrives]

That’s an excellent question - and the answer is obviously “nothing”. Except, once you’ve gotten used to the small luxury of Tesla’s self presenting handles, it’s really hard to go back to “regular” handles. It’s a very small thing, but I absolutely love having the handles glide out, when I approach the car 😊

[@DanL57]

Do 2020 model S have the same door handle?

[@patricaomas8750]

Why did a door with a key need reinventing?

[@alanl3511]

Tesla tech came out to my house, replaced the drivers door handle in 35 minutes at a cost of $395.00….. why did they quote you $1,000????

[@gsabic]

he never got quoted.

[@georgeenache9004]

with 400$ fuel, my 1.9 tdi runs 4000km, in any direction, any condition, while i stay warm or cold, depends how i want :)) u need to pay 400 just to be able to get in the "car"? niiiice EV0lution !! :D

[@gsabic]

@@georgeenache9004 bud you car is soooo slooooowww

[@georgeenache9004]

@@gsabic slow for what? in real world would travel 4000km faster than any ev, even though is limited to 180km?h :D

[@gsabic]

@@georgeenache9004 0-60 in 9s lol... when was the last time you did a 4000km trip? never. BTW my last bmw got 4 door handles broken

[@Orielzolrak]

Subir o bajar la ventanilla con el antiguo sistema manual es fabuloso. Incluso haces un mini ejercicio.

[@copmy]

Imagine if the car was immersed in the water, good luck getting out...

[@cadreamdrives]

They actually thought of that. From the inside, it works like a normal door handle. You pull a lever, and the door opens. That being said, if you’re on your way to be submerged in your car, the way out is through the windows. It becomes impossible to open the doors almost immediately.

[@egarciaz71]

The KISS "Keep IT Simple Stupid" method would have worked better. Why is there is servo just to extend the door handle out to for you to extend it further to open the door? High tech is nice but simple door mechanism design over 100 years ago seem to cost less and quite possible never fails.

[@markhu7454]

rank features by importance. safety, reliability, dynamics, coolness, etc

[@ADOENDRA]

It seems to me it is the first time you worked on cars. Always expect the unexpected, not only with TESLA's.

[@lowmax4431]

Well i was thinking about buying a used model S but man i dont feel like repairing it at all.

[@DougFresh407]

Wow man. I hope you learned your lesson and take it to Tesla next time. Your time must be abundant

[@cadreamdrives]

😄I think the lesson I learned, was to not be scared of projects on my Tesla. In the end, it’s just a car. I didn’t plant for the project to take as long as it did - but the knowledge gained will make this a much quicker project in the future. I enjoy learning about how things are put together - and how to fix them. For me, that’s time well spent 😊

[@gsabic]

a door handle repair is $400 at the service center, is ok to do it yourself,just do not miss inform people about prices

[@dr.roberttran1259]

OMG, I do not anticipate becoming an electrical or mechanical engineer after purchasing a Tesla and paying a lot for it. This is just crazy.

[@dennisalexanderreilly8624]

Great content, just started following. Quick question, was your first language German or Dutch? Very subtle accent on some words.

[@cadreamdrives]

Welcome to the channel and thank you for subscribing! I grew up in Denmark 🇩🇰, and yes there is just that little bit of accent left 😄

[@andrejohnsen1792]

I have a 2019 Model X, on this you can "dobbel click" on the key fob or use the app to open the doors. Is this not an option on an older Model S?

[@cadreamdrives]

Hi - Yes, those methods all work on an S too - as does pushing on the door handle. However, when the handle’s control module breaks, it simply stops unlatching the door when you pull on it.

[@Paetaor]

Avoid EVs is the message I got from this.

[@cadreamdrives]

Right! Because old cars NEVER break 😄

[@youfube-]

At least Teslas are innovative what comes to failure points.

[@CeeTee-12345]

Here's a man with a brain. Hopefully the creator of the video heeds your warning..

[@Txcowboy80]

@@cadreamdrives They do break but my last door handle was $25 off ebay, did the work myself in 15 mins.

[@henrikfrank6197]

And nothing else has broken on your ICE cars? Ever? The door handles on the S is a weak spot, but overall, there are so many fewer things that can break on an EV. Think about how many mechanical wear items there are on ice cars and how often they break. The drivetrain on an EV is so much simpler!

[@katbone1369]

Huge like for your patience

[@cadreamdrives]

😄Thank you! I had no idea what I got myself into when I started the job. But I’m very happy to have done it!

[@christianspanggaard]

Good job on the door! I am more impressed with the video, though. It's well-edited 👍

[@cadreamdrives]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! I tried hard to make a somewhat boring topic at least marginally entertaining through the editing 😄

[@christianspanggaard]

@@cadreamdrives And it showed. I could feel how annoyed you were on the second return to the shop 😆

[@cadreamdrives]

😂 I didn’t know that came through in the video, but yeah, things weren’t going exactly as I had thought they would 😄

[@xavier3653]

Does your Tesla have auto drive or any kind? Also nice r8

[@cadreamdrives]

😊Thank you. My Tesla is from 2013, so it doesn’t have any of the fancy auto-pilot or self driving hardware that the newer ones have. It has old school cruise control, but that’s about it 😄

[@jorgdahn3736]

Well done! Scary stuff. I would have called a Ranger.

[@cadreamdrives]

😄Thank you. I didn’t know it was going to be THAT involved, when I started the project. But I’m very happy I did it. Next time will be a lot easier 😊

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

Wait till the $37,000 ??? Battery has problems. Hopefully Amazon will sell a fix for it. ONE GRAND for a door handle??? My F1 McClaren Race car has a cheaper handle price. I could buy TWO handles for that Tesla Price. GOOD LUCK!!!!

[@cadreamdrives]

I think you may have to check your battery prices 😊. But here is the thing. It may cost me $15k if I ever need to replace the battery in the car. That’s a lot of money, for sure. But it’s a lot less than the cost when my Jaguar XKR and my BMW 650 had engine failures - both a much lower mileage. A Tesla Model S is not a cheap car and repair prices tend to follow the original cost of the car. But right now, old Teslas can be incredible bargains - even with the risk of battery failure. I’m also not sure you really want to be comparing service and parts costs - or general reliability - with McLarens. They are awesome cars, for sure, but they don’t exactly excel in reliability and affordability 😄

[@davidhancock91]

This is why 10 year old Tesla’s are not worth anything, but for parts.

[@ShinyTechThings]

13:01 It's the small things in life that we take for granted.

[@cadreamdrives]

😄 There is nothing like the feeling when a particularly challenging project finally is over!