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This noise actually has nothing to do with the CV joints. The problem is the splines on the end of the shaft, where they interface with the hub.
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I was planning to get the model 3 to replace the S, so paying 4k doesn't make sense to me since I'm planning to keep it for a year at most. Also since I've just literally gone through the 4th year inspection and the drive unit and battery is already covered under the 8 year warranty.
Not asking tesla to take the loss, was trying to see if I can get the ESA since I've just missed it by like 10 days or so, but if not, it's not tesla's fault for not doing this.
But, this doesn't change the fact the car is only $38k and requires this much cost to fix with a problem that I think should have been discovered in the 4th year maintenance that happened less than 1 month ago.
Also was looking at this from teslarati for the ESA, seems like lot of things won't be covered anyway, plus you have to pay $200 deductible per visit.
Should I Buy the Tesla Extended Service Agreement?
- 12V battery failure (7 months) (wouldn’t be covered by extended warranty)
- 17″ screen reacting to static electricity (missing MCU ground) (7 months) (wouldn’t be covered by extended warranty)
- Sunroof rattle on back roads (shims added) (7 months) (wouldn’t be covered by extended warranty)
- UMC failure (8 months) (may be covered by extended warranty)
- Front right tire rubbing wheel well (11 months) (wouldn’t be covered by extended warranty)
- Bad ball joint (11 months) (would be covered by extended warranty)
- Leaky sunroof seal (12 months) (wouldn’t be covered by extended warranty)
- Charge port rings discolored (12 months) (would be covered by extended warranty)
- Key fob falling apart (13 months) (wouldn’t be covered by extended warranty)
- Drive unit failure (15 months) (covered by infinite mile drive unit warranty)
so how does that make noise? Sloppy fitting of the splines? And where does the corrosion come in?This noise actually has nothing to do with the CV joints. The problem is the splines on the end of the shaft, where they interface with the hub.
Exactly. That's the reason why Tesla has to resolve matters like this in a more customer friendly way under European law and actually does.This whole thing is crazy-- most cars built these days can go 100k miles without any serious manufacturing issues. ...
Here you go:Please show me a $1700 1/2 shaft for a M5 BMW. This I gotta see. Does it have gold inlay? Cuz it sure don't have 650 horse.
Here you go:
Genuine BMW Output Shaft Left D=40mm - 33212284115 - F06,F10,F12,F13
Maybe do some research before being a jerk...
Is the length still 8-years for the 40 and 60, or was it limited to 4-years?
Doesn't NJ give a sales tax break on new Electric cars?
FLDarren's 60 had the issue of rust on the axle splines a few months before my 85. So not limited to the performance models....I've never heard of a base S60 having the same issue, it was always the P85's (and roadsters) that were in the local shop for repairs...
It is problem when when there are no dealers or competition. You have no recourse. You just have to accept the problems and payJust received a repair bill of $3,480 + tax for my 2013 S 60 that has 38k miles on it. Unfortunately the car just went out of warranty and Tesla didn't find this issue during the 4th year inspection that happened last month. And unfortunately it looks like I just missed my opportunity to purchase the extend service agreement (ESA - extend warranty) by like 10 or so days so this will have to come out of pocket. Tried calling Tesla support and discussed with service center and they said there's nothing they can do.
Initially I thought the clunking sound (similar to this video here) may be the drive train problem coming up again as I has it replace in March of 17, but the service manager tells me that this is a different issue and will require the half shaft replacement.
1) If you plan to keep the car beyond your warranty period, make sure you purchase an ESA. Don't miss getting the ESA
2) For a car that has 38k miles, no matter how you cut and slice it, having this this type of repair cost to me is a defect, plus I paid 4 year service for the car and this wasn't detected.
It seems like this is actually a problem that a number of people have experienced.
Model S "Axle" problems | Tesla
Subtle "clunk" from rear when accelerating from a stop
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