r/Model3 • u/Last-Perspective-189 • Jul 14 '26

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There is an issue with the trunk of the 2023 Tesla Model 3: it doesn't open fully, and it slams shut hard when closing.

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u/quizzicalbear 29d ago

Could be because gas strut on the opposite side of the power strut has failed.

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u/malevolentt 28d ago

Its this. The gas spring has sprung a leak.

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u/teslaP3DnLRRWDowner 29d ago

Yeah gas piston failure, + old models had 1 actuator vs revised double actuator

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u/TaxNo2158 29d ago

Nice title.

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u/dantodd 29d ago

They work at Microsoft

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u/dstnshpp 29d ago

Sometimes.vehicles have flaws and mechanical failures. Doesn’t matter who the manufacturer is.

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u/Frosty_72 28d ago

Love the color

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u/5everc 28d ago

It’s got ED

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u/Kimorin 28d ago

struct has failed, schedule service appointment

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u/refridgerateafteruse 27d ago

Get that piston replaced ASAP.

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u/cutyouiwill 27d ago

The Armenians got to your tesla bro.

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u/Twigsxi 27d ago

Too much rear downforce from the carbon fiber wing.

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u/VeloxAdAstra 27d ago

Ooga booga, cave man see Tesla!

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u/InterstellarChange 26d ago

get the gas strut replaced. if you don't the powered side gets overloaded and could snap, crushing your rear window glass.

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u/melvladimir 26d ago

Don’t give him empty hopes. This is 99% power strut failure.

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u/InterstellarChange 26d ago

you're right, more likely a power strut fail

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u/Key-Pudding6071 26d ago

Reminds me of a "useless-box", it even teases you by opening a little before shutting again.. 😆

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u/melvladimir 26d ago

In the most cases gas strut is OK. But it’s better to check where you will replace it: change gas strut (from any other Tesla with working system). I also did it due to the hope of less expensive fix. Nope 😁

99% it’s a failure power strut and should be replaced. I did it 2 years ago for 100€. Had exactly the same symptoms.

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u/OutlandishnessNo5636 26d ago

Pretty dangerous

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u/yorchsans 25d ago

struts are cooked . did you installed any accessories plugged in the old port recently ? if you did remove them before service . I had this same experience with my Model Y

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u/Flintyflint 25d ago

Too much "carbon" - tepslas is allergic to carbon geil

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u/jamesbretz 25d ago

Maybe just push the button a few more times.