Hello,
I have what is a pretty "classic" Model S at this point. It recently started making a new noise I haven't heard before from the drive unit/inverter area. It's not super loud, but it's loud enough to be immediately noticeable to passengers.
I've found its directly correlated with wheel speed. It happens both in drive and reverse. Additionally, if the vehicle is in motion and put into neutral, the sound continues. It does not appear to be associated with acceleration or deceleration at all, only wheel speed.
I'm familiar with the typical inverter whine and milling sounds that are relatively common among this era of vehicle, but this is something different. Perhaps the reduction gear? I'll probably have to get it in front of Tesla, but was curious if anyone has experienced something similar.
I captured the audio. Once the speed increases it's hard to hear, but at lower speeds you'll hear it in this audio. It sounds a little bit like a wind-up toy car. Which would be cute if I didn't get the impression I'm in for a multi-thousand dollar fix-it bill.
MP3 of the sound it is making.
Thanks!
I have what is a pretty "classic" Model S at this point. It recently started making a new noise I haven't heard before from the drive unit/inverter area. It's not super loud, but it's loud enough to be immediately noticeable to passengers.
I've found its directly correlated with wheel speed. It happens both in drive and reverse. Additionally, if the vehicle is in motion and put into neutral, the sound continues. It does not appear to be associated with acceleration or deceleration at all, only wheel speed.
I'm familiar with the typical inverter whine and milling sounds that are relatively common among this era of vehicle, but this is something different. Perhaps the reduction gear? I'll probably have to get it in front of Tesla, but was curious if anyone has experienced something similar.
I captured the audio. Once the speed increases it's hard to hear, but at lower speeds you'll hear it in this audio. It sounds a little bit like a wind-up toy car. Which would be cute if I didn't get the impression I'm in for a multi-thousand dollar fix-it bill.
MP3 of the sound it is making.
Thanks!