Turn Off Broken Door Handle Motor
Description
When a Model S door handle breaks (in particular, when the paddle gear breaks), the motor will run continuously until it is fixed. This allows you to stop it.
Applies To
- All Tesla Model S vehicles.
Procedure
- Remove frunk to access fuse box.
- Pull the 5 amp fuse that corresponds to the door in question. The 5-amp #40 fuse controls the rear door handles.
References and Citations
Thanks to TMC user Matthew W for pointing this out.