best video yet. did it in 10 min. I recomend once you loosen the 2 clips push down from the top near the buttons to loosen the 2 other ones. Dont push to hard just enough to remove the unit.
@@TopRetroCommercials I’ve gotten about 50 thank you so far people replacing their controls 10 to 15 minutes. With my video. Thanks to the guy who did the original one who took too much stuff off the door to get to that point, but it all helps everybody out.
Just did mine today. $20 on EBay. Couple of things for future people: 1. REMOVE THE OLD BUTTON ASSEMBLY BEFORE UNHOOKING THE WIRE - ITS WAYYYY EASIER TO GET IT OUT 2. Don't bother with the "little pin" It's not a pin and it doesnt compress. Just hit the clips on the front side like he said and push the whole assembly down way harder than you think you should have to. Then you can easily access the cable and just wiggle it out. Kudos to OP tho: 1. This way is SO much easier than taking the door apart. this made the difference between me doing this myself and not. 2. the best way to "find" the two clips holding the assembly in place is to look at the location of the ones on the new one, because you can't see sh*t up in that tiny space. line it up by comparison and use feel to find the clip (there is open space on either side of the clip), get your little screwdriver to either side, pry with the screw driver, and push down firmly with your hand from above. You'll notice the button assembly will dip ever so slightly in the corner whose clip you just undid. with the above, this truly would have been a 10 minute job had i known all the above. at the end of the day, tho, 20$ vs $200+ is a no-brainer. Thanks so much OP!
A little bit of water ruins mines my window rolls down while I’m driving now automatic or at random times by itself I get the part in two days hopefully it’s fixes my issue
@@angelobravo1598 One thing we all learned is: you can’t have the drivers side window open when you use the wipers.. Dumps all the water in the controller… easy swap out… Good luck
My switch didn't mechanically break. Y'all need to be careful doing any kind of detailing on your car. If you get any liquid in the switch it will act super funky. I pulled my switch out thanks to your video, cleaned up the arcing on the circuit board and it's as good as new thanks
@@Magicinstalls back to your comment about too much liquid getting into the switches yes Tesla‘s faulty design when the windshield wipers wipe they blow the water straight down into the window area so if your window is open with the light rain, it all ends up on your switches. As you know, you cannot have your driver window open at any time if it’s raining with windshield wipers on.
I use to Love TH-cam, but after all this years, I understood that I actually love all their people. Sometimes it feels like Google is making everything worse/harder for everyone.@@Themachinewon
I used to love TH-cam and Google, but now they sometimes make everything harder for everyone. However, I've come to realize that my affection lies more with the users, such as yourself and others who enjoy helping people and possess minds full of brilliance!@@Themachinewon
Went to Tesla service center , they had it in stock. Went home and watched that guys TH-cam video on the door replacement switch and then read the comments that the door does not have to be removed. So that’s why I made my video
Respect for video. I have problem with rear left and read right door window button. Left felt totaly inside and right is ond the way. Both buttons are workin, problem is plastic. I am not sure how to fix it.
Just remember, everything is manufactured to fail. Because we want lighter weight, more economy, more miles for everything so, With that , manufacturers, have to make everything, cheaper thinner. lighter metals, alloys and plastics. Which will fail. Don’t waste your time just order two new switches and install them.
@@Themachinewon I solved a problem. Buttons was ok, but plastic case which hold them was broken. Poor material and retard concept. If you want, I can sent you some picture to understand the problem. See you.
I wouldn’t say it’s Tesla, every manufacturer that wants to get better mileage and performs from a car makes everything lightweight and our society has gone to plastic. Normally functions pretty well, but some things need to be a little more heavy duty for wear and tear. Im sure it was an outside manufacturer that made this switch for Tesla to their specs, but not the materials they made it from. I know from past experience with Tesla if the failure rate happens too much Tesla drops that manufacturer and switches suppliers.
A+ addition to other vids on this job. Quoted $1800 by Tesla for this job. $70 part and 20 minutes with this video was the trick. Thank you.
I appreciate this tutorial. Was able to replace the switch in about 20 minutes. Thank you!
I hope you did a video , i’m only equivalent an iPhone as you could see bouncing around, trying to take a video at the same time
best video yet. did it in 10 min. I recomend once you loosen the 2 clips push down from the top near the buttons to loosen the 2 other ones. Dont push to hard just enough to remove the unit.
@@TopRetroCommercials I’ve gotten about 50 thank you so far people replacing their controls 10 to 15 minutes. With my video. Thanks to the guy who did the original one who took too much stuff off the door to get to that point, but it all helps everybody out.
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing.
Great Video and it was nice you gave props to the other guy
Just did mine today. $20 on EBay.
Couple of things for future people:
1. REMOVE THE OLD BUTTON ASSEMBLY BEFORE UNHOOKING THE WIRE - ITS WAYYYY EASIER TO GET IT OUT
2. Don't bother with the "little pin" It's not a pin and it doesnt compress. Just hit the clips on the front side like he said and push the whole assembly down way harder than you think you should have to. Then you can easily access the cable and just wiggle it out.
Kudos to OP tho:
1. This way is SO much easier than taking the door apart. this made the difference between me doing this myself and not.
2. the best way to "find" the two clips holding the assembly in place is to look at the location of the ones on the new one, because you can't see sh*t up in that tiny space. line it up by comparison and use feel to find the clip (there is open space on either side of the clip), get your little screwdriver to either side, pry with the screw driver, and push down firmly with your hand from above. You'll notice the button assembly will dip ever so slightly in the corner whose clip you just undid.
with the above, this truly would have been a 10 minute job had i known all the above.
at the end of the day, tho, 20$ vs $200+ is a no-brainer. Thanks so much OP!
man your a life saver thank you thank you thank you
@@subhan6169 This is the best part of youtube, spread the ideas
Thanks for your video. Just did mine in 10 min. Keep it up.
Thank you. That was really helpful.
A little bit of water ruins mines my window rolls down while I’m driving now automatic or at random times by itself I get the part in two days hopefully it’s fixes my issue
@@angelobravo1598 One thing we all learned is: you can’t have the drivers side window open when you use the wipers.. Dumps all the water in the controller… easy swap out… Good luck
Thank you for this video I got mines done ✅
My switch didn't mechanically break. Y'all need to be careful doing any kind of detailing on your car. If you get any liquid in the switch it will act super funky. I pulled my switch out thanks to your video, cleaned up the arcing on the circuit board and it's as good as new thanks
@@Magicinstalls back to your comment about too much liquid getting into the switches yes Tesla‘s faulty design when the windshield wipers wipe they blow the water straight down into the window area so if your window is open with the light rain, it all ends up on your switches. As you know, you cannot have your driver window open at any time if it’s raining with windshield wipers on.
Aye man! Thank you! This was too easy!
Thank you easy and convenient.
Awesome quick easy video thank you! Can you share the part number anybody for a 2018 Tesla model three driver’s side window thank you!!
@@dorisargent I didn’t keep the old part, I really don’t know and Tesla orders parts by what you ask them for ,,,not so much by the part number
Replaced in 10 minutes, Wow Thanks Thanks!
Don’t you love TH-cam you can get so many ideas and improve on them.
I use to Love TH-cam, but after all this years, I understood that I actually love all their people. Sometimes it feels like Google is making everything worse/harder for everyone.@@Themachinewon
I used to love TH-cam and Google, but now they sometimes make everything harder for everyone. However, I've come to realize that my affection lies more with the users, such as yourself and others who enjoy helping people and possess minds full of brilliance!@@Themachinewon
Super helpful. Made the job super easy to do.
Great video! Where did you get the replacement switch?
Went to Tesla service center , they had it in stock. Went home and watched that guys TH-cam video on the door replacement switch and then read the comments that the door does not have to be removed. So that’s why I made my video
Respect for video. I have problem with rear left and read right door window button. Left felt totaly inside and right is ond the way. Both buttons are workin, problem is plastic. I am not sure how to fix it.
Just remember, everything is manufactured to fail. Because we want lighter weight, more economy, more miles for everything so, With that , manufacturers, have to make everything, cheaper thinner. lighter metals, alloys and plastics. Which will fail. Don’t waste your time just order two new switches and install them.
@@Themachinewon Thanks.
@@Themachinewon I solved a problem. Buttons was ok, but plastic case which hold them was broken. Poor material and retard concept. If you want, I can sent you some picture to understand the problem. See you.
Awesome!!! 💯👍🏾
looks like a lot of 2018 Model 3 has a broken window switch. Tesla really cut corners where they can.
I wouldn’t say it’s Tesla, every manufacturer that wants to get better mileage and performs from a car makes everything lightweight and our society has gone to plastic. Normally functions pretty well, but some things need to be a little more heavy duty for wear and tear. Im sure it was an outside manufacturer that made this switch for Tesla to their specs, but not the materials they made it from. I know from past experience with Tesla if the failure rate happens too much Tesla drops that manufacturer and switches suppliers.