Door Handles for Tesla Model S Generation Identifier

We get emails from customers all the time asking for help with door handle identification. Here we will provide some information to help you determine what parts you need to fix your handle on your Tesla Model S. This is a break down of two generations* of handles for the Tesla Model S:

*There are two more generations, but these are the most common we see.

 

Generation 2 with microswitches and paddle gear.

Generation 3 Hall Effect Sensor (magnetic sensor to determine handle location) paddle gear and new mounting structure.

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