Clicking noise at slow speeds

[talkingevs]

I was out cleaning our new sr+ when my wife pulled in with the 18' LR. As she pulled up the driveway at under 5mph, the vehicle was making a slow clicking noise. I thought maybe something was in the tire but I checked and nothing. I don't think this would be the control arm issue. What could it be?

 

[RayK]

On the serious side... maybe a loose brake pad? Or bad wheel bearings? Both things that shouldn't be present in a new car.

 

[talkingevs]

Haha. They aren't on the new one, it's on the 2018

 

[RayK]

Sorry for missing that point in your OP. Does it sound like it's coming from a particular tire/wheel? And does it seem to repeat every 83 inches or so?

 

[talkingevs]

It sounds like the rear wheels. Don't know about the 83 inches thing, why?

 

[RayK]

Assumed circumference of your tire. If the clicking noise repeats every ~83 inches then it would be at the same point in your tire(s) rotation.

 

[talkingevs]

Ah

 

[57nevets]

When I back up with the windows open I can hear the clicking sound of the plastic aero wheel covers from my 2021 model 3 SR+. Perhaps the plastic parts shifting position.

 

[talkingevs]

Didn't think of that. Might be it