Clicking/metallic noise when cornering.

[CSTM3]

Hi everyone,

I have a noise coming from my new SR+, it sounds like a metallic tapping/clicking noise when cornering. (appears to be the front of the car)
Only noticed when I went into an underground car park, but it's quite loud.
Does not change with acceleration or braking, but when cornering moderately

Anyone else have this issue, please?

 

[rotor2k]

Yes I have this too. Only noticed recently.

 

[CSTM3]

Yes I have this too. Only noticed recently.

Interesting.... I've got a service apt for the 12th... hope everything is bolted on as it should be!

 

[Dangerous Fish]

Several of us have this. I believe the cause is yet to be determined, but it's not something to worry about unless it gets a lot worse.

Clicking when accelerating or decelerating can be fixed by greasing the half shaft splines. Could be something to do with it or something else.

 

[CSTM3]

Several of us have this. I believe the cause is yet to be determined, but it's not something to worry about unless it gets a lot worse.

Has anyone had it checked at a service center?

 

[Dangerous Fish]

Has anyone had it checked at a service center?

Some have and had parts replaced or serviced and it's returned.
Do a search on here for " Model 3 clicking" and you'll find a couple of threads.

 

[EssBoy]

I had this issue - both on the front left and front right - it was the upper control arm in both cases. Replaced via service under warranty.

 

[CSTM3]

Did they tell you what had failed on the part? or were they not torqued correctly?

 

[Jason71]

Looks like there are a couple of suspension issues

InsideEVs : Tesla Model 3 Chronic Defect: Add Upper Control Arm To The List.
Tesla Model 3 Chronic Defect: Add Upper Control Arm To The List

InsideEVs : Does Your Tesla Model 3 Creak Or Pop? Check For These Loose Bolts.
UPDATE: Does Your Tesla Model 3 Creak Or Pop? Check For Loose Bolts

 

[Chickenlips]

Sam issue for me now. I have requested a service visit.

 

[rotor2k]

Booked a service for Wed 12th. They called me on Friday to ask if I could come in (I'm half an hour from Dartford) for the technician to drive it in the parking lot to verify the issue and make sure they have the right parts so it can get fixed in a "single visit" (excluding the fact that I have to make an initial visit to properly diagnose the problem). So I plan to go on Monday which I assume means they won't be fixing it on Wednesday if they're not sure about the parts they'll need. Maybe if you're further away you get a mobile ranger to do the initial check? Maybe I could've asked for that, but any excuse to drive the car, really.

 

[Chickenlips]

Booked a service for Wed 12th. They called me on Friday to ask if I could come in (I'm half an hour from Dartford) for the technician to drive it in the parking lot to verify the issue and make sure they have the right parts so it can get fixed in a "single visit" (excluding the fact that I have to make an initial visit to properly diagnose the problem). So I plan to go on Monday which I assume means they won't be fixing it on Wednesday if they're not sure about the parts they'll need. Maybe if you're further away you get a mobile ranger to do the initial check? Maybe I could've asked for that, but any excuse to drive the car, really.

Was your issue fixed? I have an appointment for next Friday and wondering how they will handle it.

 

[rotor2k]

Sorry, I forgot to update. The clicking seems to be fixed, but when doing a proactive fix for the electrical harness, they've introduced a new problem where I now have a red caravan icon on permanently (it thinks there's a fault with the trailer wiring, a trailer that I don't have and have never plugged in). There's also a really annoying new rattle on the passenger side that wasn't there before.

I have a mobile ranger coming in a couple of weeks to hopefully fix both issues.

 

[phillcom3]

A lot of people are grting this it's close to a recall