Round cap under door—what is it?

[OVB1]

Does anyone know what the function of this round cap under the door is? I’m missing one of those in my front door and I’m trying to figure out if worth the hassle of going to service to have them add one.

 

[domodan]

I’m sure it’s just there to keep debris and moisture out. I’d probably cover it with tape until I was in a spot where I could conveniently get one without going out of my way at all.

 

[Gixx1300R]

Does anyone know what the function of this round cap under the door is? I’m missing one of those in my front door and I’m trying to figure out if worth the hassle of going to service to have them add one.

I am not sure but I think it is a pressure release for when the doors are closed. The pressure can spike and crack a window when the doors are closed

 

[Hayseed_MS]

Does anyone know what the function of this round cap under the door is? I’m missing one of those in my front door and I’m trying to figure out if worth the hassle of going to service to have them add one.

Usually those are some type of access "port" used in the manufacturing or service process. Have them get you a plug so it will keep debris out and just look better.

If for venting, it would have a one-way valve of sorts on it to allow flow out.

 

[rooter]

It's to de/install and adjust the window railings. Yes there should be a cap there to keep out snakes and spiders from breeding. They like the window guide rubber.

 

[Hayseed_MS]

It's to de/install and adjust the window railings. Yes there should be a cap there to keep out snakes and spiders from breeding. They like the window guide rubber.

What about mice? Or do the snakes keep them away?

 

[rooter]

Snakes eat mice, although they've been known to keep to their own sides inside the door.

Big thing with Teslas though, is tick-spiders.

 

[OVB1]

Thanks all for responses. Would anyone know why it’s missing? I’ve had the door handle replacement there but not sure if that’s something they need to remove.

 

[Big Toys]

Manufacturing assembly oversight vs. repair oversight.

 

[Hayseed_MS]

Thanks all for responses. Would anyone know why it’s missing? I’ve had the door handle replacement there but not sure if that’s something they need to remove.

Either mfg oversight or it was not inserted fully and just fell out without being noticed. Use your app to schedule appt and send a picture of it missing. Should not be difficult to get one sent.

 

[OVB1]

Stopped by service, they popped on in right away, issue resolved