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2021 Model 3 Vibrating in park

Discussion in 'Model 3' started by Protect1989, Feb 26, 2021.

  1. Protect1989

    Protect1989 Member

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    Noticed today that while in park, my car would occasionally vibrate. It felt how a subwoofer feels and was coming from towards the rear of the vehicle. No rhyme or reason as to when it would happen, just would vibrate my entire seat.

    I was in Park, my music was off, lasted a few seconds.


    Anyone else experience phantom vibrations in your 3 while in park? Any idea of what it could be?
     
  2. Candleflame

    Candleflame Active Member

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    eh... few seconds is kind of normal? There is no parking brake in the Model 3. The parking brake actuates the rear brakes and clamps them down over 2 seconds or so. So you will feel that coming on from the rear of the car.
     
  3. TomT

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    Perhaps the HVAC compressor...
     
  4. Protect1989

    Protect1989 Member

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    really? I don’t remember this feeling on my previous 3 or Y. I really don’t think it’s that. I mean I could be wrong but this vibration is shaking the entire vehicle, I can feel it in my seat and steering wheel

    this was my original thought as well, but isn’t that up front? This distinctively felt like it was in the back.
     
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  5. eisenb11

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    Hmm, perhaps someone discovered a Valentine’s Day Easter egg feature? :D
     
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  6. Candleflame

    Candleflame Active Member

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    my model 3 makes a futuristic sound everytime it goes into park. Like a "weooohhh".
    Sounds like a spaceship engaging its landing gear.

    It comes from the back, the front brake isnt used.
     

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