DU going bad?

[ddawson]

I have a whining noise that is getting louder under load. It's not horrible but at 80K is it showing age.

Not sure you can hear this well so turn it up.

 

[PWlakewood]

It says video is private

 

[ddawson]

Thank you, should be public now.

 

[PWlakewood]

Yup time to get it replaced. Still under warranty hopefully. Which model is it and how where did you purchase it?

 

[ddawson]

2013 P85+, bought it last year private party and but 30K on it already.

 

[PWlakewood]

2013 P85+, bought it last year private party and but 30K on it already.

Still under factory warranty so tesla should replace it. Make sure they hear the sound you had on the video.

 

[IslandHydro]

So it's a high pitched whine? Not very loud? Is that conclusive?

 

[recluce]

I have a slightly louder whine on my recently bought 2016 S90D - even at low speeds. Car is at 40k miles and under warranty. So far I thought this to be normal, guess it might be time to talk to service?

Beside the noise not being nice, does it indicate any imminent drive unit failure?

 

[PWlakewood]

I have a slightly louder whine on my recently bought 2016 S90D - even at low speeds. Car is at 40k miles and under warranty. So far I thought this to be normal, guess it might be time to talk to service?

Beside the noise not being nice, does it indicate any imminent drive unit failure?

Its a sign that something inside is wearing out or wore out or out of spec. If you do a search on here for drive unit milling noise you will find answers to your questions.

 

[ddawson]

Update, technician drove it 10 feet and said it was bad. They had a new one in stock and it was replaced that same day.

 

[Chary]

is this whistling for me but it sounds like a transformer under load or an electric motor.
This is not normal, it has to be replaced I think so