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    Groan from rear of car when starting forward from stop Model S85 2014

    Final Verdict: lower control arms both LH & RH. Both sets replaced and now all is very quiet. It took them 3 days to diagnose the problem. Fixed in a day and half. Approved estimate of $589 didnt have parts costs. Final bill was $1300. They knocked off some $ for their mistake in the...
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    Groan from rear of car when starting forward from stop Model S85 2014

    I opened LR door, stood on inside of door frame and jumped up and down with door open.
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    Groan from rear of car when starting forward from stop Model S85 2014

    After studying other squeak/groan related posts I found that I can make the LR squeak by jumping in LR door seal.
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    Groan from rear of car when starting forward from stop Model S85 2014

    It is only at low speed. With a fast start there is less noise not more. It is also present when stopping. Which leads me to something suspension related: upper or lower control arm or shock/strut. I plan to take it back next week.
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    Groan from rear of car when starting forward from stop Model S85 2014

    I have attached a Dropbox link. It is an m4a audio file generated by iphone app “Voice Memo”. From a stop I accelerate to 5 mph then brake to zero. I then repeat. Groan is mostly from left rear.
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    Groan from rear of car when starting forward from stop Model S85 2014

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/xtmxlmryiqdv1f6/1465%20Sonora%20Ct%207.m4a?dl=0
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    Groan from rear of car when starting forward from stop Model S85 2014

    My Tesla Model S 85 is a 2014 with 40K miles. New DU install last month due to loud bearing sounds. It has been whisper quiet up previously. Now from the rear, I get a short loud groan when starting to drive the vehicle forward. Occasionally, I will hear the groan at very very low speeds...