Front wheels hopping/skipping when turning full lock

[simps]

I'm experiencing a strange effect on the front wheels of my Model X 90D when I move it with the steering on full lock and sometimes just turning 90 degrees. I get a sort of hopping/wobbling/skipping sensation from the front wheels.
It happens on any road surface in any weather conditions!!

If any one of you guys had same issue please tell me what that can be.

Thank you

 

[Hakim]

Hi

I have a same problem on my 2016 model S, did you manage to fix the problem? And what was the cause of the noise?

regards

 

[parkertl]

Any chance you guys got an answer here?

 

[Hoodoo]

I have the same issue, it seems especially when backing up on hard surfaces.

 

[Hoodoo]

Reminds me of turning with my Wrangler in 4WD HI mode on a hard surface.

 

[StanMI]

When i back out of the garage steering wheel must be turned full to the right to stay on the drive. I get the hop/skip feeling first drive of the day, not so much if I do it again same day.

 

[ShawnA]

Hi All,

There is a service bulletin that tests the upper universal joint in the steering column.

From memory: On a flat, open, level area turn the steering wheel lock to lock
4 times with the car parked. If there is crunching or other noise the upper
universal joint in the steering column needs to be replaced.

This failure was more prevalent in areas with heavy snow, ice, road salt, or wet gravel driving.
The new universal joint is sealed to keep the debris out of the universal joint...

Good luck,

Shawn

PS - There may be a thread about it here on TMC.

 

[ngng]

Hi All,

There is a service bulletin that tests the upper universal joint in the steering column.

From memory: On a flat, open, level area turn the steering wheel lock to lock
4 times with the car parked. If there is crunching or other noise the upper
universal joint in the steering column needs to be replaced.

This failure was more prevalent in areas with heavy snow, ice, road salt, or wet gravel driving.
The new universal joint is sealed to keep the debris out of the universal joint...

Good luck,

Shawn

PS - There may be a thread about it here on TMC.

My joint had failed as well. The correct replacement part is:

• SB-20-32-004: Lower Steering Column I-Shaft Operation
  • https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10177030-9999.pdf

 

[clickclick23]

I have the same problem with my Model X.

Tesla garage told me it’s normal for them to do it.

Anyone else shed any light on this?

 

[Hoodoo]

Same here, 2020 MX with under 30,000 km. Started quite recently, but quite noticeable now.

 

[mswlogo]

Is your car in Auto Hold mode? Try changing it to one of the other modes and see if it stops.

 

[simps]

I have the same problem with my Model X.

Tesla garage told me it’s normal for them to do it.

Anyone else shed any light on this?

Yes, the Tesla service center here in Norway has also told me that this is quite common on this model, but still I feel that it is quite unusual and a little strange that the car in that car class has such a problem.