Flufferbot, 'Hollowgate' and the hollow floor noise

[Glamisduner]

Anyone with a recent build still have this hollow floorboard issue?

My friend just got his performance and it still sounded hollow.

 

[super20g]

My friend just got his performance and it still sounded hollow.

Well, I guess it's nothing to worry about if they are still making them like that.

 

[JWM3]

Well, I guess it's nothing to worry about if they are still making them like that.

While it may not cause any mechanical problems, it does effect the user experience. Makes the car feels flimsy. I suspect the lack of this mat is also responsible for more tire noise and popping metal sound when supercharging in low temperature.
P3D+ Sheet metal pop sound

I'm a little disappointed that Tesla doesn't offer a solution and still making the model 3 this way.

 

[super20g]

While it may not cause any mechanical problems, it does effect the user experience. Makes the car feels flimsy. I suspect the lack of this mat is also responsible for more tire noise and popping metal sound when supercharging in low temperature.
P3D+ Sheet metal pop sound

I'm a little disappointed that Tesla doesn't offer a solution and still making the model 3 this way.

I asked my service adviser and he confirmed there is no solution from engineering at this time but it is being investigated. I doubt there would ever be a 'fix'. They just wanted to save a buck.

 

[Will2710]

Since I was back at the service center today, I went ahead and brought up this issue. Parts are a national backorder right now, it is a known issue and there is a fix. They said they take out the carpet and seats and glue down some stuff that removes the noise. They will contact me when the parts are available (not any time soon). They told me priority is of course going to new production cars, but eventually they will be able to fix our old cars.

I have this issue, too. Any updates?

 

[super20g]

My service center told me again last Tuesday at service pick up that there was an engineering case open on the issue and there were no approved fixes at this time.

 

[mmccking]

SC told me it'll cost $175 to fix and they'll apply Dynamat. It's a noise issue so not covered.

 

[ishareit]

May 19 build and same issue.

 

[super20g]

They all have this issue. They obviously are not going to correct this in manufacturing if they have produced 3-400K of these now and have always known about it.

 

[BikerPeaBody]

SC told me it'll cost $175 to fix and they'll apply Dynamat. It's a noise issue so not covered.

wait what? not a warranty item?
I have this same hollow issue. had car for a month

 

[Glamisduner]

Still waiting for my fix, U think they were just screwing with me when they said they would fix it.

 

[ord3r]

Was crawling around back there to install an OBD harness and was like wtf is wrong with the floor! Googled and came upon this thread. Glad to hear it’s normal, took me 1.5 years to discover so not bothering to try and fix it.

 

[Kilotango74]

Are you guys jumping up and down on the floor or what. Never have had this issue. Dec2019 build

 

[ord3r]

Are you guys jumping up and down on the floor or what. Never have had this issue. Dec2019 build

No I wasn't jumping around on the floor, I was crawling around on the floor and banging on the ground. You don't do this?

 

[mpt]

I do it every time I get into a Model 3 but, you know, that's between you, me, my therapist and the TMC crowd.

 

[Kilotango74]

No I wasn't jumping around on the floor, I was crawling around on the floor and banging on the ground. You don't do this?

Lol no

 

[P3dStealth]

I have a 2020 build and can push down on my floor with my hand and make a flexing noise. It's horrible lol.

I'm debating trying to get the service center fix or just putting dynamat on it.

 

[P3dStealth]

I know this is an old thread that died out but I scheduled a service appointment about it because I was going in for the battery breather issue anyway. This is what they ordered to fix it. I will post pictures when it's installed and let you know if the floor is still soft and noisy.

 

[mister yub]

I know this is an old thread that died out but I scheduled a service appointment about it because I was going in for the battery breather issue anyway. This is what they ordered to fix it. I will post pictures when it's installed and let you know if the floor is still soft and noisy.

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Any updates?

 

[P3dStealth]

Any updates?

Sorry I forgot. Tesla backed out and said they would fix it but I would have to pay for it?? I was a bit confused by this. They have floor panel patches that they apparently made to fix it but it's not covered under warranty because all cars have the issue now.

I told them not to fix it because I'm not paying.

Tesla has the worse warranty service I have ever experienced. Then they replaced my battery breather valves and made it seem like they were doing me a favor. They told me it's not really an issue and it's a good will repair. Meanwhile I have not heard a loud thump in the morning since. They pretty much avoid fixing 90% of things and if they do fix something it's a favor now.