Stuck Rear Lift Gate on your Tesla Model S? Check out how to get it open again!

[@silo8098]

Just a note, pulling out the black cable you'll hear a short buzz but the tailgate latch may not release. I had to unplug and plug the black connector a couple of times then pop the tailgate lifted up an inch or two and it was free.

[@silo8098]

Also I managed to avoid unplugging all of the electrical/speaker connectors on the large tailgate trim piece and just supported it hanging with a bungee cord. Replacing the cinching motor was still pretty easy from there.

[@SuperAdamkovics]

weridly, I cannot get the liftgate to release, no matter how many times I plug/unplug the connector.... every time I plug it back in, I can hear the motor try to move, but it wont release. The emergency cable release handle is also useless, btw, so good to know if you kidnap someone, they won't be able to release the liftgate either...

[@silo8098]

@@SuperAdamkovics you may have to just keep trying it. The emergency release black plastic end also broke off when I tried it. Not exactly fit for purpose that release..

[@SuperAdamkovics]

@@silo8098 you were 100% right. I unplugged/plugged the connector about 5-6 more times, and the liftgate did finally unlatch. ha!

[@silo8098]

@SuperAdamkovics happy to hear!

[@lynnh8189]

I have a 2018 model S 100D, with 230,000+ miles, My tailgate just stopped working the other day, I use the tail gate on a daily bases too (Many times a day), I have no idea where to get the parts for this, I have an appointment with Tesla, see how it goes. Wish me good luck dealing with the service department, I am not a fan of the app service, i like to speak to a live person about the issues. . OK I have an update Arrived at Service Center, in morning, they took my car, provided me with a loaner (Thanks), I went back to office to work, I could see my doors open / shut so i knew they started working very quickly after i dropped off. The total charge was $677.42 They completed late in day. They had other vehicle with issues that took longer to fix before completing my trunk motor replacement. But its now working and I am happy with the outcome but though it was a somewhat high priced for small part to be replaced. This is my .02 cent story on my trunk motor replacement. .

[@_Peter_.]

Hi! Great Video, I used it to change the High Force Cinching Actuator. I have just replaced the actuator fof my Model S with a new part from Hella (the tailgate beeped before and stayed open 1/2cm, although the rubber buffers Li and Re were screwed in). When I closed the trunk lid for the first time after the replacement (still manually), I heard the new closing motor working (as it should). However, the front display still showed the boot lid open. On the second and every subsequent attempt to close the tailgate, I can no longer hear the new closing motor working (as it did with the old one) I only hear the lock click when I press “Close” on the display or on my cell phone. I am very surprised that the new motor has only closed once. Is it even possible to install it incorrectly or connect it the other way round? There was also no error message in the service menu indicating that a fuse had blown? Do you perhaps know a remedy? Thanks in advance!

[@lynnh8189]

I have a 2018 model S 100D, with 230,000+ miles, My tailgate just stopped working the other day, I use the tail gate on a daily bases too (Many times a day), I have no idea where to get the parts for this, I have an appointment with Tesla, see how it goes. Wish me good luck dealing with the service department, I am not a fan of the app service, i like to speak to a live person about the issues. .

[@reeldealev]

We have the parts! You are here watching the video, just repair it yourself and get back to using your tailgate daily. I prefer the app messages now, everything is documented, and you can call them out on lies easier, lol.

[@jeff31xx]

Great Video! Wonder what Tesla would charge for that fix?

[@reeldealev]

Good question, they would probably quote you to replace the whole lift gate! 🤣

[@alexnegrete1512]

Where can I get that part the Hisense motor and clips

[@Homegaarden]

I just Got quoated 100usd for Them to replace it.

[@googleuser4434]

Mobile service quoted $254 in socal which includes 45 minutes of labor and $130 of parts. They replace both the cinch actuator ($70) and the latch ($60) but I think you can get away with just the actuator if you diy