Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2024 Tesla Model 3 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Gateway Unlock: Unlocking
- If Service Mode or Service Mode Plus is not yet enabled, enable Service Mode through the touchscreen. See SERVICE MODE .NOTE: GTW LOCKED will be displayed on the instrument cluster and the MCU.
- Press and hold the brake pedal, and then push and hold the turn signal stalk fully up for at least ten seconds.NOTE: The instrument cluster and MCU briefly display GTW UNLOCKING. Once the gateway is unlocked, the instrument cluster and MCU will display GTW UNLOCKED and a countdown timer that indicates the remaining time in seconds for the gateway to be unlocked (max. 90 minutes).
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.