Tesla Model 3 - Salvaged - Rebuild - P1

[@TeslaRebuilders]

So this is a Series of videos i'm doing on my journey to rebuild this Tesla Model 3 and get it back on the road! Please comment and let me know how i'm doing and what you think. Thanks

[@thiagoshimoda3762]

very helpful video ! Thanks for sharing bro 🙏🏻

[@aamirkhan5601]

What's the total cost repair or un repair car

[@christopherkendrex8075]

What was the thing he wanted to put under the seat at the end

[@xxxged]

Hi Cristopher I to want to know what it is . Did you find out ?

[@reconforsales7708]

Hi do you have to remove the airbag sensors before removing the long metal crash bar.

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Just unplug them, they are bolted with 1 - 10mm bolt. Nothing can go off as the car only can have 2 deployment events and would need to be powered. Just work on the car with 12v battery disconnected and high voltage battery disabled under back seat.

[@mohammadraslan5372]

Thanks , that was very helpful, I did ownership transfers and Tesla refuse to generate key for me , because the car is salvage ,

[@randomgenius8551]

Mohammad Raslan try a different service center. They are making keys now if the title is in your name.

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Hey man if you like we are hosting a Discord channel to help each other repairing our model 3's Join it here: discord.gg/TcUKKX

[@flex247]

Awesome video, Bro.

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Thanks bud

[@starobinful]

Hey thanks good content Wanted to ask you, how does tesla give you parts estimates ? How do they know which parts you need ?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

You can go to a service center or email them your parts list off the EPC.Tesla.com and input the vehicle VIN number. It will show the compatibility of parts as also revisions and hardware to attach. The web page catalog has come a long way and has gotten very easy to navigate. Thanks for the comment and watching, Casey

[@tristana.8304]

Please know once you rebuild this Tesla, they will disable surpercharging and fast charging. It may not happen right away but it will most likely happen eventually. I’m not sure if this would disable updates to the car. If you already know this, sorry. Just letting you know.

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Yes I know it's possible but only supercharging. Stay tuned we will see what happens!

[@randomgenius8551]

I just finished my 3 rebuild. I have same car LR RWD but didn’t have to deal with frame rail or airbags. Must have been awesome to find out you got a long range with autopilot. Almost like finding $15000. I’m looking forward to more videos. Good luck. Ps. Don’t thrown anything away until finished.

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Heck yeah man it's been great so far, a little more than anticipated but manageable. Yea wish I could have gotten one without airbags blown that's the greatest cost in the whole repair almost 5k. Yea definitely going through all the "trash" bolts are super cheap though. Finishing up my second video now should post soon. Thanks for the comment and watching, Casey

[@norbertbajgyik1607]

Hi. Does your supercharger still works ?

[@randomgenius8551]

@@norbertbajgyik1607 no

[@norbertbajgyik1607]

@@randomgenius8551 I believe this is a big chicken shit, I have an M3 and after being salvaged for a broken windshield and two side doors and being certified at tsla service they still kicked me out of the kingdom but they wanted my money for FSD upgrade.I hope that someone will start a class action lawsuit so we can I own my car that I paid for.

[@randomgenius8551]

@@norbertbajgyik1607 I agree 100%. If this was really about safety they would offer a safety inspection.

[@yolandacolmenares1]

I buy a tests serie 3 salvage from iaai how did you put on drive ? it has damage on the from end most on the driver side

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Depending if the airbags or seatbelts deployed or the year and other factors if it will drive. Most of the time it's just a 12v battery and charging needed or on older cars a pyro replaced to drive. Newer models will need many things done to repair and reset in order to drive.

[@harjasrai8378]

Hi my 12v battery keeps draining the car was hit from the back and the driver seat belt has locked out the car starts all the lights come on the screen but it won’t go into drive or reverse what could be the issue ?

[@Maiko-Yoko]

Im about to start working on a crashed model y the steering and under knee airbags have blown and the drivers seatbelt wont retract. Since it wont move i was thinking to replace the pyro fuse first to try and move it from where it was dropped off. Im wondering if i replace pyro fuse and the airbags havent been replaced first will i blow the new pyro fuse ?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

No the RCM only blows airbags during a crash event and is locked out, will need to be reset.

[@Maiko-Yoko]

@@TeslaRebuilders Have you ever worked on a crashed model y?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

@@Maiko-Yoko No not yet but have looked at a friends who has done like 4 of them. They are not much different than the 3 over 70% same parts just Castings and bigger.

[@pacemetalfab]

Is Tesla easy to work with on parts for this rebuild?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Yes and that was 3 years ago, much easier now so many resources we didn't have then.

[@masterzedric]

It has driven shafts in the front and what looks like a motor. Wouldn't that make it a LR AWD rather than RWD?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

The shafts you see are the steering linkage and power steering motor not the front motor. You watch further in the video I clearly show where the front motor goes in a big void behind that.

[@starobinful]

Which website did u use for seeing part diagram?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

EPC.Tesla.com

[@starobinful]

Thanks a lot for help What is the name of your expanding ratchet ? Also I have my tesla that I want to repair

[@mohammadraslan5372]

Hello, Just to check, can you change the fuse without fixing the airbag, I have the same thing , didn’t change the airbags or the fuse yet ? By the way , did you find the key card 🤔

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Yes I was able to change the fuse and then the car was able to be put in Drive and moved around. I still don't have a key card but I did gain control through the Tesla app on my phone. You need to log on to your Tesla account and transfer ownership of the car to your account either with a bill of sale or title. And of course don't try to drive the car down the road without it completely restored with airbags but your local Tesla Service Center will have to do the airbags and reset sensors. Thanks for the comment and watching. Casey

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Also check out this video they show how to replace the fuse properly it's what I followed to be safe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6apqZptarqMmKc

[@moonster8646]

Hey, does Tesla require you to bring the car in to program a new key? Or they can just do it without having to see the cad physically?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

No if you don't already have a programed key they will have to add one for you.

[@byline4075]

Great video,i have one question what did u do to have the vehicle running after encountering the red light at the charging port?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

The car was fresh from the salvage yard and not running because the Pyro fuse was blown. This happens in all accidents involving a seatbelt or airbag deployment.

[@joeyrugid2196]

Did you end up finding the key or how did you resolve the issue?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

I got a key made at Tesla service when I finished the car rebuild.

[@joeyrugid2196]

How can you tell if you have a bad pyro fuse? I bought one on eBay but the car still isn’t going to drive and my 12v battery Kees draining. Any help🙏🏼

[@TeslaRebuilders]

You need to ohm the fuse to be sure it's good and needs to be a Tesla part. You may still have a hardware fault not allowing contactors to close. If it's a late 2021 or newer with 15v Lithium LV battery it is very difficult to get to power on. It usually needs a few things replaced and or updated with maintainer to close.

[@joeyrugid2196]

@@TeslaRebuilders yes will I swapped the pyro and my bought a brand new 12v and it keeps draining it after like 2 hours battery would go from 100% to 0%. It’s just suspension damage and the car is leaking coolant from a ripped hose. There was no airbags deployed to. It’s a 2022 and still had a 12v

[@joeyrugid2196]

@@TeslaRebuilders the only error codes I get are “low coolant ok to drive” and very low tire pressure pull over safely “ it doesn’t let me put the car into gear as well.

[@TeslaRebuilders]

@@joeyrugid2196 join our Discord community and we can help you diagnose your problem. discord.gg/uAQEstDg

[@iworkstudio]

I remember my first day. Great job

[@Iffbigvnihvbjyvbj6875]

Where did you buy the parts??

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Mostly direct from Tesla and some off eBay, way more options now.

[@braincooper8892]

wining bid 12500?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Yes

[@mikepiliaris2081]

What’s the wedside you used to buy all parts, and how you got the breakdown on parts on your computer ?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

90% of the parts through Tesla at epc.tesla.com contacted local Tesla Service Center then ordered through email. Some on Ebay, parts that were not needed to be new and lower cost to save on labor. Thanks, Casey

[@stevejarrett6209]

@@TeslaRebuilders How were you able to set up a purchasing account for the parts? Many of them are listed as restricted. Did you set up an account as a body shop or can you just contact the nearest service center and buy them as you own a 3 already? Great stuff by the way.

[@TeslaRebuilders]

@@stevejarrett6209 you can contact a local service center, go in and get to know the people. Let them know your intentions on rebuilding the car and getting parts. They will probably want you to email a list of parts that you need and they will order them. When they get them in a week or so yo can pay when you pick them up. There is no account that needs to be setup, but you can do that anyway with the car by giving them the Vin. This also cross reference of the correct parts because some differ on options.

[@taking_flight8094]

How much can you get at auction for a tesla with front damage and airbags deployed?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

12-18k depends on specs and damage currently.

[@slumpp1]

Do you do side work ? I need a new TPMS receiver in my 13 model S ! Are you in the Cleveland area ?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Sorry for the late reply, No, not familiar with model S and no Louisiana.

[@mohomedmihaz1279]

Hi really helpful video I need a help regarding Tesla model3 2020 ???

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Hey sorry I missed you, sure join our Discord! discord.gg/wG8xUgt

[@Eben18]

Are you about to charge it at a Tesla charger ?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

The car has been repaired for over a year and a half now with 60k miles driven since. Yes it will supercharge until they turn of because of a Salvaged Title. The damage done to my car did not involve any of the high voltage system either. Parts were merely unbolted, unplugged and replaced no frame damage!

[@Eben18]

@@TeslaRebuilders I heard Tesla have blacklisted vehicles with any repairs done to them after a major accident

[@TeslaRebuilders]

@@Eben18 That is untru they dont have a team of people searching around on auction sites.... They just hava a program that checks the status of the Title of all VINs. If it's "Salvaged" it gets disabled. Because they don't know what damage has been done just not been repaired.

[@kennethburgess9536]

Unfortunately Tesla will probably disable auto pilot and supercharging once they figure out it’s got a salvage title. Gonna enjoy this build though

[@TeslaRebuilders]

We will see when that happens but I only know of them disabling supercharging.

[@TeslaRebuilders]

So it's been over two years now and have driven this car over 80k miles for a total of 105k miles on it. Supercharging was disabled but has been turned back on for several times and for months at a time. Have had full updates and full use of autopilot nothing has been unsupported. Didn't have a issue with buying parts and or getting Tesla to service the car. Getting and repairing this car myself was a very good investment. I have learned so much from fixing it myself and seeing first hand how well built they are. You don't need to respond the this reply just making sure everyone knows the truth about Tesla's and not guessing random misinformation as they call it these days.

[@sanangajievi]

Hello, I have the exact same car in the same condition and I would like to get a support on the parts where to buy them and what tools I need to start my journey with my dad, could you please help us? How could I reach you?

[@MultiBlackblue]

Love your vidoes , i need sincere help, i picked up 2020 model y from auction which did not come with key. i got the part replaced except the pyro fuse . I booked appointment w/ tesla to change ownership but they are not doing it as it is salvage car. they are not making new key as well . im stuck without key and car siting for over a year now. please guide me how should i proceed ? I reached out to previous owner he does not have key although he tranferred phone access to me , so i have the app now but it does not start w/ app or open or close it is always asking for a physical key to link the phone . Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@TeslaRebuilders]

You can also transfer ownership by making a Tesla account at www.tesla.com Then fill out the form for transfer of a vehicle to your account with proof of purchase and ID. You will need either a bill of sale, title and driver's license. After you input these things and submit you will have to have car on. In options you will have to change the name of the car to verify access and ownership. They will review documents a d usually you will get app access in a few hours or after 24hrs.

[@AC-qi3we]

Hi, thanks for sharing, I think my Tesla may also be totalled but want to see if it can be salvaged, how to contact you to get some advice ?

[@johnguerra8887]

Great video series. Thank you for doing this so others can learn from you. I have a questions if you don't mind. How did you get around the mobile access issue since it was linked to the previous owner? Did you ever find the physical key? If not how much hassle and what did it cost through Tesla to get a key? What were you so concerned about at the beginning of the car booting up where you wanted to turn things off? Was that to kill communication with Tesla mothership? Because you obviously created the Tesla account to get the phone app as well as to be able to purchase parts from Tesla so they were going to find out and black list it most likely anyway. I'm curious if there were other things you did to protect certain stuff or if it was for another reason? And finally, did you have to get the windshield from Tesla? What did it cost? Sorry for all the questions but thank you. Keep up the great work!

[@TeslaRebuilders]

I was able to transfer ownership of the car a few days of getting car. Using the phone app I could control the car without the key, which previous owner would not send me. It only cost 40$ and is not a problem to get a key for the car, even mobile service can do it. I just didn't want previous owners to get notified of the car being powered on or other notifications and possibly its location. The car will not update GPS location until its been driven a few miles, transporting it showed it still in Maryland. I have a Tesla Account already because I already own a new model 3! I was able to recover the address of owner and contact him but he was a jerk and wanted alot of money for the keys. The windshield is a big cost but through Tesla parts and labor was 950$ very reasonable for what it is and what it takes to change. The windshield is very complex to remove and install, not just cutting glue and stick a new one. Overall the experience was a good one very easy to work on the car, never need to hookup a computer to diagnose anything. Tesla Service Center was Awesome, they helped me along the way with parts and service at the end. They really wanted me to fix the car a few mechanic's there wanted to do the same thing! Thanks for the comment and watching, Casey

[@johnguerra8887]

@@TeslaRebuilders Thanks a lot for the information. Again, your videos are really helpful for others wanting to repair a salvage model 3. Great job.

[@edgarj5510]

@@TeslaRebuilders hey buddy i love your videos! You do an amazing job from start to end, just recently bought a model 3 my question is that fuse you showed at end of video , is that y the car wint start or drive mines literally just like yours as far as damage go. Any infomation you can help me with i highly appreciate it, its hard and difficult to get any sort of help . Thank you in advance

[@TeslaRebuilders]

@@edgarj5510 Join my Discord Channel and we can help you out. discord.gg/wG8xUgt

[@edgarj5510]

@@TeslaRebuilders i try joining but it wont let me

[@loganrossignol]

Very interested. Subbed!

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Thanks for watching, next part coming this weekend

[@liveandletlive2894]

You could've ran the Carfax or called Tesla with the Vin to find out that info

[@TeslaRebuilders]

When I got the car it had only been a month after accident and none of that was really updated. At the time calling Tesla was also not an option but further along in the rebuild a visit to them cleared up the last issues.

[@yannbrt546]

Wow a lot of work but I'm pretty sure you'll make a nice work. So finally, some of the videos of Rich Benoit are showing the m3's even with a salvage title are still supercharging. What about yours?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Yes just did yesterday for 10th time, I don't see why they would. Unless the car has serious problems and is overheating there is no reason to disable it. It would be a lose of revenue and data! Thanks, Casey

[@swerve070]

How much was the model 3 at the auction? Asking because someone is selling a similar wrecked for 13K and was wondering if thats the same price range at car auctions

[@TeslaRebuilders]

I paid 12,500$ and fees with delivery was 15,000$.

[@waxaz7342]

Where did you get parts? Thanks in advance.

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Most directly from Tesla which were cheaper, some from Ebay and a few things I was able to repair myself like bending a bracket or plastic welding.

[@OdysseyUnreal]

Cool video!!!!

[@kevinmus5811]

Where did you get car from?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Insurance Auto Auctions - IAA in Maryland had it hot shot and delivered. I never saw the car in person just bid online.

[@kevinmus5811]

TeslaCharged Got it thank you

[@burimistogu7331]

Ho much did you purchase the car?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

12500$ plus fees and delivery was 15000$ total.

[@basharjayyousi3684]

hello ... If you dont mind ... how much did you pay for it

[@TeslaRebuilders]

12,500$ at auction and 15,000$ delivered with auction fees.

[@abguru6011]

Nice video... i want tesla's motor

[@TeslaRebuilders]

They are very hard to get to work by themselves oh, I hear the Model S Motors are easier to work with third-party inverters.

[@scottcook8975]

Great videos I'm learning a lot!!! I'm struggling finding parts. I see you got most of your parts directly through Tesla. However, I have called several Tesla dealers and no one wants to sale to a private party owner. they only want to sell to a mechanic shop, or auto body shop. How did you get around that?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

They are just lazy and not following the rules. You need to go in person with a list of everything you need. Look on the EPC and get part numbers and put on a spreadsheet so you can email them a copy. We have a Discord community where we help each other solve problems. Link: discord.gg/dyHnRWK2

[@liveandletlive2894]

Just bought a Vcfront last week. Request it under service in app select other and write what you need

[@TeslaRebuilders]

@@liveandletlive2894 yeah used to not be able to do that, glad you confirm that works also.

[@liveandletlive2894]

@@TeslaRebuilders yeah its basically corporate overriding the techs at the SC who say they won't sell parts. How'd you used to do it? I still need to get the whole front end practically

[@TeslaRebuilders]

@@liveandletlive2894 I just went to service center and ordered directly. I guess I just have good people here in N.O.

[@iworkstudio]

Try to save all parts even if look broken

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Yea for sure already saved a headlight that I was able to repair and some other hardware. Thanks, Casey

[@jeremiahspradling1152]

So you don't have your key?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

5 months ago I did not get a key with the car from the auction. I was able to use the phone app until the car was finished and Tesla made a key card for it.

[@jeremiahspradling1152]

@@TeslaRebuilders How we're you able to use the phone app? Did you have to call Tesla? I'm only asking because I also just bought a wrecked Tesla Model 3 from Copart I bought it so that I could part it out I also did not get a key and that would have made it easier to get it off the guys trailer just curious how you were able to get the app?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

@@jeremiahspradling1152 you have to email the documents for proof of ownership, look up on Tesla site ownership transfer and upload a copy of title and or bill of sale. You also have to create a new account before I think for it to be transferred to. If you're parting it out getting access won't help much now. And when you received the car by trailer if a airbag was blown it would not have driven. Took me a week to get control after it arrived and had documents.

[@TeslaRebuilders]

@@jeremiahspradling1152 Join our Discord, would like to hear more about the car and can help easier there. discord.gg/wG8xUgt

[@TeslaRebuilders]

@@jeremiahspradling1152 Join our Discord, would like to hear more about the car and can help easier there. discord.gg/wG8xUgt

[@tayeblake]

Hey man, Great videos. I watched the whole series lol. So I'm 20 years old, little to no mechanical knowledge other than basic DIY stuff like brakes oil and stuff like that. So basically my girlfriends dad bought a salvaged Tesla Model 3, and its just sitting in the driveway. He told me if I can get it up and running its mine to do whatever, I would gladly make an unlisted video or we can video chat so maybe you could at least get me started in the right direction. its not much damage, the front end is kinda ate up but its not too bad. I honestly don't know anything about Teslas but I would hate to shy away from a challenge and a free car. Any advice would be helpful, Thanks and expecting more great content!

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Sure thing just send me a link and join our Discord Channel and we can help there! discord.gg/wG8xUgt

[@morkiuzz]

If my tesla is still in warranty and I fix it myself after buying from salvage, does it void the warranty?

[@peterjacklin2295]

If when you get the car going if you don’t enable the wifi would this stop Tesla from blocking dc fast charging on non Tesla chargers say electrify America.otherwise you may be blocked.

[@TeslaRebuilders]

I'm not sure and wouldn't recommend doing something like that. The car is always connected even if you turn it off or disable service. It's the only way to get location and remote control over the internet.

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

@@TeslaRebuilders but you're gonna get blocked, then car is almost useless

[@TeslaRebuilders]

@@MinotaurvsCyclops nah man, supercharging is not absolutely needed. I have a second model 3 for traveling, I'm just going to use this car local. No way km driving over 250 miles a day and even if I do need to plug back in for a hour and go to town.

[@AlexzanderPCSC]

Nice buy..... wish u the best with this build I also bought a few projects check them out

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Appreciate it, Yea man nice Alfa!

[@Theone0611]

Of course it was wrecked in Maryland

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Why you say that?

[@Theone0611]

TeslaCharged many aggressive drivers.

[@waylonsharp8558]

Q8

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Huh?

[@abe2951814]

hello i just car accident my model 3 just wondering how much did u spend money for your model 3 car??? plz let me know can i have your e mail address??

[@TeslaRebuilders]

It depends on the damage to your car. No email.

[@Strangerthingsvehicles]

The vehicle has been totaled so Tesla will take The fsd off

[@TeslaRebuilders]

No they will not...... its only supercharging.

[@Strangerthingsvehicles]

@@TeslaRebuilders did it to my car call them thay will tell u to !!!!!

[@TeslaRebuilders]

@@Strangerthingsvehicles You probably got audited earlier on if you bought a car that had it but you did not purchase they would remove it. Which is wrong because they say its tied to the car and transferable. So did they do that? or do you show to have FSD capability but you have the older MCU and they will not upgrade it?

[@TeslaRebuilders]

Also I got a refund because they would not install the hardware therefore I could not use it ever. Having already had EAP from previous owner they could not argue and returned to where it was. Took a few months and some emails but they got it fixed for me. If you are in similar situation I would not let them tell you No Refunds after no amount of time!

[@Strangerthingsvehicles]

@@TeslaRebuilders I got my car used with it on it I know someone who got a Tesla from an auction and they took it off of that to

[@scalamasterelectros3204]

Just sell the battery dont waist your time

[@TeslaRebuilders]

I have over 50k miles on the car your ignorance is intolerable..... "Don't get out of bed in the morning, just stay sleeping all day!"