My Model 3 (10/18 build date) has recently smelled like sulfur after parking it in the garage. At first I wasn't sure what was causing it, but the smell reminded me of battery acid so I popped the hood and smelled near the 12v battery - I definitely smelled sulfur.
I've never noticed this before, however I'm coming out of winter and the last two days have been in the upper 80's. Could there be some correlation with the external temperature (I keep my car in a cool garage) and the battery off-gasing? I checked the battery and I didn't see any leaks, but there is a battery vent. My guess is after I'm done driving it off-gases in the garage - when I open the door most of the smell goes away.
I'm thinking of requesting a service appointment if it continues this week, but I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this on their Model 3? Could it be the AC instead somehow?
I've never noticed this before, however I'm coming out of winter and the last two days have been in the upper 80's. Could there be some correlation with the external temperature (I keep my car in a cool garage) and the battery off-gasing? I checked the battery and I didn't see any leaks, but there is a battery vent. My guess is after I'm done driving it off-gases in the garage - when I open the door most of the smell goes away.
I'm thinking of requesting a service appointment if it continues this week, but I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this on their Model 3? Could it be the AC instead somehow?
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