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"Bangs" and "Clunks" when charging?
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Robipad
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Today the new breather valves have been installed as mentioned in the TSB:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163736-9999.pdf
So Tesla did instantly recognize my "bang" complaint and is aware of this TSB
great service!
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163736-9999.pdf
So Tesla did instantly recognize my "bang" complaint and is aware of this TSB
great service!Today the new breather valves have been installed as mentioned in the TSB:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163736-9999.pdf
So Tesla did instantly recognize my "bang" complaint and is aware of this TSB
How long did it take? When I dropped by SODO Seattle they said the car needs lifted so it has to be done at a service center and estimated 90 minutes...
Robipad
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super20g
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I have a 2019 built in early June that makes a thud/bang under the car intermittently while driving.
I thought this was previously resolved through a service bulletin due to a breather / filter or something on the battery pack being replaced?
Edit - Found the Service Bulletin: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163736-9999.pdf
Or does this still happen to all Model 3's when the battery warms up particularly when it is cooler out?
I thought this was previously resolved through a service bulletin due to a breather / filter or something on the battery pack being replaced?
Edit - Found the Service Bulletin: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163736-9999.pdf
Or does this still happen to all Model 3's when the battery warms up particularly when it is cooler out?
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Pretty sure it happens to most Model 3's in certain conditions. Usually supercharging in the cold, but some folks have experienced this for long periods of regen (going down a mountain) while cold.
Tesla has said it's not causing damage, so up to you. Keep in mind the 'thud' is usually super loud and jarring in my experience... so if yours is a lot subtler, it might be something else. Mine sounds like sheet metal that's under stress finally buckling, basically. Which... is basically what it is.
Tesla has said it's not causing damage, so up to you. Keep in mind the 'thud' is usually super loud and jarring in my experience... so if yours is a lot subtler, it might be something else. Mine sounds like sheet metal that's under stress finally buckling, basically. Which... is basically what it is.
super20g
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Yea, that's what mine sounds like. Sometimes loud like you ran over something substantial, sometimes just a minor oil canning sound that isn't too bad but definitely noticeable.
My June build had the battery replaced at 1K miles but they didn't tell me when the new battery was produced so perhaps it is new 'old stock' that needs the updated breathers. I will email service and ask them (and not expect a reply, heh)
You can always put in a mobile service request. It's a sure fire way to get some response
I'd probably try to find someone who's actually gotten the service done and has a receipt on here... that way you can ask for the same treatment.
super20g
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Thanks. If anyone reads this and has an invoice that covers this, PM me or respond here. I do have an open mobile service appointment, perhaps I will add the issue to that.You can always put in a mobile service request. It's a sure fire way to get some response
I get it too (Q3 2018 build). It seems it's metal changing shape with temperature change.
Good potential explanation here:
Good potential explanation here:
I had mine fixed, still makes noise but not nearly as bad. Here is the section in my service invoice:
Concern: I get this a bang while charging mainly when it is cold out. Mentioned it before at a previous service call but
service could not repeat. This is service bulletin: SB-19-16-010
Replaced HV breather ports.
Correction: Inspect And Install Two Breathers
Parts Replaced or Added
Part Quantity
BREATHER, NITTO Z-PLUG-S(1108907-00-A) 2.0
Concern: I get this a bang while charging mainly when it is cold out. Mentioned it before at a previous service call but
service could not repeat. This is service bulletin: SB-19-16-010
Replaced HV breather ports.
Correction: Inspect And Install Two Breathers
Parts Replaced or Added
Part Quantity
BREATHER, NITTO Z-PLUG-S(1108907-00-A) 2.0
Robipad
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Of course this is a free of charge fix but it only will reduce the clunks a little bit but not really solve it competely is my experience.
I had the breathers replaced last week. No real change for me, unfortunately.
Yup. I live up on a hill. It's about 1000' straight up in less than a half mile. It's loudest as I'm nearing the top of the hill but I also get them coming down as well (but not as loud or as often.)
