I'm very happy to revive this thread - after a few weeks of waiting, the Paramus NJ SC has approved my visit, and without even seeing my car they have ordered BOTH the front AND rear ground straps, and will replace both covered under warranty!
THANK YOU @Dante and @camalaio and others for all the very helpful info! Without you guys we never would have known the exact root cause of the issue and/or the necessary part numbers. It's exciting to know that this forum has directly helped to make a difference in the real world
I literally told the techs that "numerous people on the TMC forum had this exact issue and it was fixed by replacing the ground strap"...based on that info alone they have amazingly not only acknowledged the problem, but have ordered the parts and have agreed to fix it sight unseen. It has taken a few weeks, but I'm very happy with the outcome.
I copied this from the service estimate. The appt is finally scheduled for 10/19! I'm not sure why it says "correction"...I think it's because my previous service estimate listed that they would only diagnose the motor whine...
Correction: Ground Strap Front Drive Unit (Remove & Replace)
Parts Replaced or Added
Part
ASY,CABLE,FDU GND STRAP, M3(1070978-00-D)
Quantity
1.0
Correction: Ground Strap - Rear Drive Unit (Remove & Replace)
Parts Replaced or Added
Part
ASY,CABLE,RDU GND STRAP,M3(1070979-00-G)
THANK YOU @Dante and @camalaio and others for all the very helpful info! Without you guys we never would have known the exact root cause of the issue and/or the necessary part numbers. It's exciting to know that this forum has directly helped to make a difference in the real world
I literally told the techs that "numerous people on the TMC forum had this exact issue and it was fixed by replacing the ground strap"...based on that info alone they have amazingly not only acknowledged the problem, but have ordered the parts and have agreed to fix it sight unseen. It has taken a few weeks, but I'm very happy with the outcome.
I copied this from the service estimate. The appt is finally scheduled for 10/19! I'm not sure why it says "correction"...I think it's because my previous service estimate listed that they would only diagnose the motor whine...
Correction: Ground Strap Front Drive Unit (Remove & Replace)
Parts Replaced or Added
Part
ASY,CABLE,FDU GND STRAP, M3(1070978-00-D)
Quantity
1.0
Correction: Ground Strap - Rear Drive Unit (Remove & Replace)
Parts Replaced or Added
Part
ASY,CABLE,RDU GND STRAP,M3(1070979-00-G)
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