Approved Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot (STRS) Welders

Describes the approved welders for structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.

Use only approved welders for welding during structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.

Warning

Using non-approved welders might compromise the integrity of the repair and vehicle safety.

Warning

Failure to follow all welding safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, could result in serious injury or property damage. Only technicians who have completed Tesla’s approved welding training are authorized to weld structural components on Tesla vehicles.

CAUTION

To ensure proper use of the welder, do not use any approved welder without the appropriate training.

The squeeze-type resistance spot (STRS) welders listed below are approved for resistance spot welding during structural repairs on Tesla vehicles.

Note

Any C-arm that is compatible with an approved welder can be used during a repair, as long as approved welding caps are used when welding.


Manufacturer	STRS Welder	Approved for
Car Bench	3664P7CB: Must also use: TECNA type A welding caps (TECNA part number 5234) Terminal software version 3.0.0 or higher Inverter software version 5.22 or higher)	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All)
Car-O-Liner	CTR12000 Must also use: Car-O-Liner standard 13 mm welding caps (Car-O-Liner part number 41959) Software version 4.00.00 Build 2 or higher	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All) Model Y Model Y Structural Pack Cybertruck
Car-O-Liner	CTR9 Must also use: Car-O-Liner standard 13 mm welding caps (Car-O-Liner part number 41959) WPB software version 2.9.42 or higher MMI software version 3.8.21 or higher GCB software version 1.3.7 or higher	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All) Model Y Model Y Structural Pack Cybertruck
Chief	MI200T Must also use: Chief’s type A welding caps – Chief part number CEL049987 Software version 06.01.10 or higher	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All) Model Y Model Y Structural Pack Cybertruck
ELMA-Tech	PREMIUMspot Must also use: Form A Electrode caps – ELMA part number 90_1330.4_AV_V2 Software: PREMIUMspot VISION SW0340011 or higher	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All) Model Y Model Y Structural Pack Cybertruck
GYS	GYSPOT INVERTER PTI-S7 Must also use: GYS’s type A welding caps – GYS part number 49987 For 208V-240V Models: Software version 6.01.09 or higher For 400V Models: Software version 2.20.27 or higher	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All) Model Y Model Y Structural Pack Cybertruck
GYS	GYSPOT INVERTER PTI-GENIUS Must also use: GYS’s type A welding caps – GYS part number 49987 For 208V-240V Models: Software version 1.00.19 or higher For 400V Models: Software version 1.00.19 or higher	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All) Model Y Model Y Structural Pack Cybertruck
PRO SPOT	i5S Must also use: Pro Spot Type F welding caps – Pro Spot part number PS-023 or Pro Spot Type A welding caps – Pro Spot part number PS-025 Software version 1.5.0 or higher	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All) Model Y Model Y Structural Pack Cybertruck
	i5 Must also use: Pro Spot Type F welding caps – Pro Spot part number PS-029 Software version 1.7.01 or higher	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All) Model Y Model Y Structural Pack Cybertruck
	i4s Must also use: Pro Spot Type F welding caps – Pro Spot part number PS-023 or Pro Spot Type A welding caps – Pro Spot part number PS-025 Software version 1.4.75 or higher	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All) Model Y Model Y Structural Pack Cybertruck
Spanesi	92PUNTPI17V2 Must also use: Flat caps – part number 5234 Software version 0.4.4 or higher	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All) Model Y Model Y Structural Pack Cybertruck
TECNA	3664P Smart-Plus Must also use: TECNA type A welding caps – TECNA part number 5234 Terminal software version 4.1.0 or higher Inverter software version 5.24 or higher	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All) Model Y Model Y Structural Pack Cybertruck
TECNA	3680P/7 Must also use: Welding caps – TECNA part number 5234T Software version 6.4.0 or higher	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All) Model Y Model Y Structural Pack Cybertruck
Wieländer + Schill	InvertaSpot GT Automatic Must also use: Wieländer + Schill’s form A R32 welding caps – Wieländer + Schill’s part number 497096 Software RSS V4 version 3.0.8.0 or higher)	Model S (2012-2020) Model S (2021+) Model X (2015-2020) Model X (2021+) Model 3 (All) Model Y Model Y Structural Pack Cybertruck

CAUTION

Use only insulated clamps within 200 mm (8 in) of resistance spot weld locations. Do not perform resistance spot welding when there is a shunting (uninsulated) clamp within 200 mm (8 in) of the spot weld location.