Charging Flap Open
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When the service people were told the fix, it was repaired like in an hour or less. I have not had the warning message since the car was returned 8 days ago.
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My problem with the flap is that I keep forgetting to close it after disconnecting. After over six years of Tesla ownership, I got used to the car taking care of the flap. Wish the EQS did the same.
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I started getting this same error 30 to 40 seconds after starting the car and driving or when car is in reverse. I opened and shut the flap, Charged it up a little still on. Did you take your car to the dealer yet?
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I have taken my vehicle to dealer and have received official correspondence from MBUSA regarding this issue "We apologize if the vehicle parts are not currently in stock and there is a delay in repair for your vehicle. Currently the semi-conductor shortage has impacted parts and availability for many items." It is a defective sensor, recall should be issued soon and those VINs affected they should be reaching out.
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I have taken my vehicle to dealer and have received official correspondence from MBUSA regarding this issue "We apologize if the vehicle parts are not currently in stock and there is a delay in repair for your vehicle. Currently the semi-conductor shortage has impacted parts and availability for many items." It is a defective sensor, recall should be issued soon and those VINs affected they should be reaching out.
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I looked at the locking mechanism on the charging flap, it appears to be made of plastic, not really sure how to bend it. But at least it’s not really open, hit the ok button and it goes away. Like I said it a small annoyance.
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I think the pin and sensor are internal and the service department has to do it.
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I have an even more disturbing issue. Sometimes I can't open the flap door. Only after pressing on different spots for several minutes it opens. The false warning in the dashboard about an open door I am getting as well..
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I have had multiple "flap open" warnings, though twice, the flap has opened by itself. Today, everything was fine, till I crossed the raised bumps between the lanes, then I got the warning, even though the flap was closed. Hope the recall comes out soon! I have noticed that the warnings occur more often after I have washed the car.
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Same Here, but the warning on the screen comes on that the flap is open as soon as you start to move.
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I guess the "flap open" issue is related to how the flap closed sensor is positioned and some forum members have had that fixed. The flap opening by itself must be an unrelated issue that has happened for only a few. Not sure if the user error has been ruled out, perhaps yes.
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Well, I spoke too soon! Picked my car up from the dealer yesterday after motor/actuator was replaced. Drove the car about 4 times afterward and no phantom flap. First thing this morning and every drive since, Charge Flap is Open!! Argh. I know others have said it was fixed just by 'adjusting' the sensor position and I relayed this to my service rep, but they decided to replace the actuator. Wish I could see where the sensor is located and/or included in the actuator.
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2022 MB EQS 580
Well, I spoke too soon! Picked my car up from the dealer yesterday after motor/actuator was replaced. Drove the car about 4 times afterward and no phantom flap. First thing this morning and every drive since, Charge Flap is Open!! Argh. I know others have said it was fixed just by 'adjusting' the sensor position and I relayed this to my service rep, but they decided to replace the actuator. Wish I could see where the sensor is located and/or included in the actuator.
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Well, I spoke too soon! Picked my car up from the dealer yesterday after motor/actuator was replaced. Drove the car about 4 times afterward and no phantom flap. First thing this morning and every drive since, Charge Flap is Open!! Argh. I know others have said it was fixed just by 'adjusting' the sensor position and I relayed this to my service rep, but they decided to replace the actuator. Wish I could see where the sensor is located and/or included in the actuator.
I had not had a chance to fix it, but it seemed to fix itself. It was cold that day, but I don't know why it started happening again and then stopped by itself?
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I got my EQS450+ in August and it had the open flap error as I left the dealership. I brought it in the next week and they kept it a few days, then said the fix was also to bend the sensor. It worked fine until a few days ago when I started getting the error again, about 4 times, each being sure the flap was properly closed. After that day (all errors in the same day), I no longer get the errors.
I had not had a chance to fix it, but it seemed to fix itself. It was cold that day, but I don't know why it started happening again and then stopped by itself?
I had not had a chance to fix it, but it seemed to fix itself. It was cold that day, but I don't know why it started happening again and then stopped by itself?
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From: NE KY, on the Ohio River
2018 S560; 2022 EQS450+
After being a blogger here for nearly a year, whilst I have picked up some valid and valuable hints - replacing the tachometer with a great analog clock is one - none of the complaints voiced here have surfaced on our 450+.
My car was an early build, delivered nearly a year ago, late last December; the only non-standard option I ordered is the high level air filter.
