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Clicking sound while turning?
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linux-works
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if this becomes a problem that can't be solved in the first 2 visits, I'm going to consider mic'ing and camera'ing things, if I can, and datalogging it. I have not found a good answer on WHAT is making the noise.
I admit, I don't know enough about the 3's suspension; but if the car is moving slowly on a smooth surface, what would it matter that the wheel is at locked position? why would a 'bad link' show a noise under that condition? is something riding up, slowly, then crashing down, mechanically (like a sawtooth wave)?
I'm trying to visualize how sway bar stuff - that does not change states much when going slow on smooth surfaces - can 'click' as the wheel revolves.
hub stuff - wheel stuff - sure. links? I can't visualize what's going wrong.
I admit, I don't know enough about the 3's suspension; but if the car is moving slowly on a smooth surface, what would it matter that the wheel is at locked position? why would a 'bad link' show a noise under that condition? is something riding up, slowly, then crashing down, mechanically (like a sawtooth wave)?
I'm trying to visualize how sway bar stuff - that does not change states much when going slow on smooth surfaces - can 'click' as the wheel revolves.
hub stuff - wheel stuff - sure. links? I can't visualize what's going wrong.
Dolemite
is my name
Did your clicking come back??
According to VA law... I think it technically already is:
§ 59.1-207.13. Nonconformity of motor vehicles
B. It shall be presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been undertaken to conform a motor vehicle to any warranty and that the motor vehicle is significantly impaired if during the period of eighteen months following the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to the consumer either:
1. The same nonconformity has been subject to repair three or more times by the manufacturer, its agents or its authorized dealers and the same nonconformity continues to exist
It's a heavy car - what might appear as a perfectly smooth surface might not be perfectly smooth to the suspension. Adding lock changes the geometry of the suspension & strains parts in different dimensions. There could be some amount of preload on the sway bar. Mine even *appears* to follow the rhythm of the double spokes - who knows. If it was easy to pin down, they'd be able to solve it...
linux-works
Active Member
did they try sacrificing a young goat?
then there's still some things, left, to try.
(goats are in somalia, yeah?)
Drop of my car today and in 5 hours they told me it's ready for pick up. Invoice says:
"Upon diagnosis found the noise concern to have been coming from the front right axle at outboard where it meets the hub.
The axle was taken off the hub and lubricated along with replacing hardware and re-torquing all suspension components
to the factory specifications. The noise was gone after work was performed. No additional repairs are necessary for this
concern at this time of service."
Replaced "hardware" was only nut and washer. Seems like same "fix" they did in the past, so I'm pretty sure it will come back at some point.
"Upon diagnosis found the noise concern to have been coming from the front right axle at outboard where it meets the hub.
The axle was taken off the hub and lubricated along with replacing hardware and re-torquing all suspension components
to the factory specifications. The noise was gone after work was performed. No additional repairs are necessary for this
concern at this time of service."
Replaced "hardware" was only nut and washer. Seems like same "fix" they did in the past, so I'm pretty sure it will come back at some point.
Dolemite
is my name
Yes, and I'm fortunate to live close to an SC.
Highly likely it will, unfortunately. Mine's in the process of getting worse after the last (3rd) fix. Judging from what others are saying on here, it may have nothing to do with the front drive unit since RWD cars are exhibiting the same problem.
I really hope I don't end up having to solve this myself.
At SC they also said that hub was replaced too, not sure why it's not in the invoice. For now it seems ok, I let you know if issue comes back.
SC have habits of not invoicing everything. I got my car back only driver side upper front control arm replaced on invoice but I see two shiny new control arms.....
Sadly noise has returned within 24 hours and appointment being made but they happily took care of it the first time so lets hope that continues.
Dolemite
is my name
Update:
Took it in today (4th time). Turns out this time around, it was the REAR LEFT wheel. Hub has been replaced. Will monitor results over the coming days/weeks.
Took it in today (4th time). Turns out this time around, it was the REAR LEFT wheel. Hub has been replaced. Will monitor results over the coming days/weeks.
linux-works
Active Member
so far, mine has been good.
I think it helps with front end stability. just *feels* more accurate and steering is slightly less loose feeling. like, less dead zone play (not that there was much before; m3 steering is the best I've ever had in my life).
I hope this isn't a regular maint item. I like how it feels now and want to keep that.
I think it helps with front end stability. just *feels* more accurate and steering is slightly less loose feeling. like, less dead zone play (not that there was much before; m3 steering is the best I've ever had in my life).
I hope this isn't a regular maint item. I like how it feels now and want to keep that.
Dolemite
is my name
Car should be able to go at least 150K miles before any hub/bearing related BS comes up. This better be an anomaly.
Dolemite
is my name
Front left is clicking again. For some reason, it's way harder to replicate than it was before I had any fixes done... not sure what that's about. Gonna let it get a little worse and schedule another appointment. Fifth time's the charm!
Also strange thing happened - I was in a parking garage earlier today (perfectly flat, clean, quiet) and when reversing with full right-lock the sound was EXTREMELY pronounced. Replicated it a few times, then couldn't anymore.
Also strange thing happened - I was in a parking garage earlier today (perfectly flat, clean, quiet) and when reversing with full right-lock the sound was EXTREMELY pronounced. Replicated it a few times, then couldn't anymore.
RandomX
Member
I have updated Dolemite's thread (link below) regarding this issue with some exciting info. Basically changing bearings on my car fixed the issue. I had the exact same type of click you can hear in Dolemite's video.
Clicking sound while turning - gearing up for my 5th SC visit
Thanks to Dolemite and everyone for sharing their info to help resolve this.
Clicking sound while turning - gearing up for my 5th SC visit
Thanks to Dolemite and everyone for sharing their info to help resolve this.
I just picked up my model 3 after having same noise turned out to be trapped debris around wheel area they removed wheels and cleaned up the whole area so far noise is gone. I took car to empty car park to do full lock turns no noise i drive in a lot of areas were there can be a loose stones my windscreen can vouch for tht 
RandomX
Member
My SC (at first) thought that it was pebbles in my wheels creating the noise. After I took a ride with the technician he understood that it was something else. That became obvious because of the consistency of the noise when making certain maneuvers.
XLR82XS
D M C
This is the exact scenario I'm experiencing - again. I have contacted Tesla but I think I'm going wait a bit longer for it to get worse. I dont know what the deal is and why employees cannot hear how pronounced the noise is. After the recent lubing clicking is heard from both front wheels and now happening when reversing at full lock.
Dolemite
is my name
Were you RWD or AWD? I've seen RWD guys say they have the same issue, but I'm in a P3D-.
Mine came back a couple of nights ago. Tried to replicate it yesterday while it was raining to no avail - wonder if that had something to do with it? Nobody knows.
Right - so it's extremely difficult to pin down. Key word is "seemed" since a lot of them have had it return. I'm posting this video again because the links got broken - saga is detailed in the description:
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