Mine makes this noise 90% of the time. I think it’s supposed to be like the soft close door mechanism if you have ever had it in other cars. It pulls the latch closed.
Noise doesn’t happen sometimes when the hatch closes a bit harder than normal
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Noise doesn’t happen sometimes when the hatch closes a bit harder than normal
zoomer0056
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A video would help.
I wouldnt call it a buzz, but mine "buzzes" only while cinching the liftgate down.
No buzz. I think mine may make a slight click noise right when it shuts but otherwise nothing
When closing the hatch on our 2022 Model S, the latching mechanism first makes a slow/low noise followed by a faster/higher pitched noise. The sound lasts maybe 3 seconds total.
MarcG
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If these are designed like the 3rd party power frunks then there are two drive mechanisms. The 'major' motion that comes from each power strut. This is relatively quiet. Then there is a 'suction' motor (as Hansshow refers to it) for the 'minor' motion that pulls the trunk down the last bit to enable the latch. I think the sound you are referring to is from the latter.
Mine makes a whine similar to an electronic hotel door lock mechanism. Lasts about two seconds. Always been there.
WilliamG
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Yep. That’s normal. It’s funny that Tesla’s flagship S trunk is so ugly sounding. If you listen to a Taycan trunk closing it’s so quiet you barely notice it. The S? It’s like the world is ending when it closes/latches at the end.
What are everyone's thoughts on Tesla enabling Steam only on the mid-2022 Model S vehicles?
Didn't they promise this for all refreshed Model S in marketing material? Free MCU retrofit coming?
Didn't they promise this for all refreshed Model S in marketing material? Free MCU retrofit coming?
Blue Stuff
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Tesla changed from 8GB to 16GB DDR memory in 2022. Now those of us with older models are wondering how to get our hardware upgraded.
Discussion here: 2021 Model Year Refresh: Owners' Thoughts?
zoomer0056
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WilliamG
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It sounds like once you get the latest software it will tell you in the hardware tab on the software version screen. Of course by then you’ll know since you’ll either have Steam or you won’t.
zoomer0056
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I have a Feb 2022 MSLR. I did not look there but went straight to the Steam app. It is downloading Steam as I write this, 2.3 GB. I hope the car is smart enough to only download if it is supported. I probably should not have initiated download because it is a beta version.
Our 12/21 build Model S received the update with Steam last night and shows 16 GB of Infotainment RAM.
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aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
Anyone on the 44.25.2 update notice huge energy use increase when plugged in?
Went from like 1-2 miles of range to over 8 miles of range loss per day.
Did all the usual checks, I know from Teslafi it is related to the update.
Went from like 1-2 miles of range to over 8 miles of range loss per day.
Did all the usual checks, I know from Teslafi it is related to the update.
aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
I had the noise, and it never bothered me since I never had a car new enough for a powered trunk until this MS.
After the 2023.2.12 update, it does not do it anymore, could be other reasons, such as car saw less than 6O deg for the first time, but the software update seems most likely.
WilliamG
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