2014 P85D Motor Replacement feedback needed

[Atlzbest]

Anyone got a motor replaced on their S?
I was hearing a whine from 15 to 25mph, nothing absurdly loud but noticeable specially with windows down, SC said its a milling noise on my 2014 P85D rear motor. They will put in a remanufactured perf one.
Any feedback on this? Is it the same performance as OE specs or am i getting downgraded?
its getting replaced under 8 yr warranty which will run out in Dec 2022

 

[MP3Mike]

Just about everyone, with older an Model S, had their motor replaced because of the milling noise. (Some multiple times until Tesla finally solved the root cause.)

The refurb is essentially the same motor just with some upgrades to make them more reliable and eliminate the milling noise. So you shouldn't notice any difference in performance.

 

[DcruzD]

Yes, the rear replaced is very common but anyone have the front motor replaced?

 

[Russell]

How many miles are on your car?

And anybody else that had their rear motor replaced.

 

[Sanderpman12]

How much is it out of warranty becauee i have a 2013 that is making noise now

 

[DcruzD]

How much is it out of warranty becauee i have a 2013 that is making noise now

About 10 grand but theres an independent shop in SoCal that I’ve read does a better job and better parts.

 

[Sanderpman12]

About 10 grand but theres an independent shop in SoCal that I’ve read does a better job and better parts.

Dam, too far from me

 

[Atlzbest]

Update -
Dropped the car off Tue 9am, got a msg Tue 10pm the car is ready ..I was a bit shocked since they were replacing the rear motor + RH HVAC fan.
However happy to report the noise is gone, the car is dead silent - ok that was sarcastic....the milling is gone...my butt dyno says power is the same.

now i can hear the darn glass rook creaking...the never ending quest of a silent car...

 

[Sanderpman12]

Do i get money or a rebate or something back in taxs for buying a used tesla? I would love to get tbis drive unit fixed as well

 

[Atlzbest]

I asked how much if I was out of warranty? They said 8k. Ive seen used DUs on ebay for 4-6k so I imagine 1k for labor since it seems they got it done in 1-2 hrs, maybe all it takes are 4 phillips screws...