How do I disable the noisemaker in my Tesla Model 3

[HankLloydRight]

Might not happen at the federal level, but some states already perform carious safety checks every year. I'm right next door to you in NY and this is what the safety check includes:

Federal level? There is no such thing for car inspections.

Yeah, I used to live in Massachusetts which is like NY on car inspections, and from what I've heard, getting continually worse. They now have state-mandated video recorders to record and document every car inspector is doing the required tests and properly. Everything is logged and recorded. When I lived there my corner gas station/auto shop would often 'look the other way' when inspecting my 1981 Delorean (the front end was always loose by their standards no matter how good it was, even brand new!).. but I was a good customer and they helped me out in that department when I needed it. Otherwise, there's no way the car would have passed several of the MA inspection tests. I moved away almost ten years ago, I really don't know what would have happened the the Delorean if I stayed there.

So I'll go back and say yeah, there might be a state inspection item for a PWD in some states, but it's not going to happen for a long, long, long time... until EVs are much more common on the road. I think at this point they're still quite a novelty and state inspectors aren't going to worry themselves about it (or even realize it's a thing) for, I'd guess, at least ten years.

 

[timk225]

Alexa now has an option for Samuel L. Jackson voice effects. An option like that could make the car noisemaker speaker a lot of fun!

GET OUT OF THE WAY, M@#&^%!#*&ER!!!!!!!"

 

[DopeGhoti]

Vermont has very fastidious vehicle inspection requirements. You need to get your car inspected every 6 months (cost: about $10 and 20 minutes), and the inspections are quite detailed. When I moved away from the state, they were not yet checking for PWS functionality as it had not yet been inspected. I doubt it's been added to the list, but it could be as it takes about 5 seconds to check. Amongst other things, VT inspectors check for all four blinkers working, that there is no glass damage, that the horn works, the ODB-II reports no emissions issues, and as mentioned above they do check for seatbelts being present and working properly. Personally, I think that more states should have similarly rigorous inspection regimes. When I moved to Arizona, the inspection consisted of "four wheels and a VIN? Good to go!"

e: Here is the actual checklist used, for the curious: https://dmv.vermont.gov/sites/dmv/files/documents/DMV-Inspection_Guide.pdf

 

[HankLloydRight]

GET OUT OF THE WAY, M@#&^%!#*&ER!!!!!!!"

That’s great!!. I’ll have to add that as an option for EV—HORN.

 

[PACEMD]

Alexa now has an option for Samuel L. Jackson voice effects. An option like that could make the car noisemaker speaker a lot of fun!

GET OUT OF THE WAY, M@#&^%!#*&ER!!!!!!!"

Say you can't hear me again. I dare you. I double dare you..........

 

[SomeJoe7777]

I wonder if the speaker has additional functions other than the pedestrian warning sounds (either now or in later software versions). For example, did Tesla tie it into the car alarm so that the alarm sound is louder?

Neither of my Model 3's have the speaker so I don't know and can't test, but if it also functions as a louder car alarm I'd probably not want to disable it.

 

[timk225]

Vermont has very fastidious vehicle inspection requirements. You need to get your car inspected every 6 months (cost: about $10 and 20 minutes), and the inspections are quite detailed. When I moved away from the state, they were not yet checking for PWS functionality as it had not yet been inspected. I doubt it's been added to the list, but it could be as it takes about 5 seconds to check. Amongst other things, VT inspectors check for all four blinkers working, that there is no glass damage, that the horn works, the ODB-II reports no emissions issues, and as mentioned above they do check for seatbelts being present and working properly. Personally, I think that more states should have similarly rigorous inspection regimes. When I moved to Arizona, the inspection consisted of "four wheels and a VIN? Good to go!"

e: Here is the actual checklist used, for the curious: https://dmv.vermont.gov/sites/dmv/files/documents/DMV-Inspection_Guide.pdf

Pennnsylvania safety checks are quite detailed too, but I see that Vermont does some things that even PA doesn't. Our inspection does not have the mechanic checking the defroster, or a road test, or interior switches. Inspection mechanics and I had some very different ideas about what counted as a "worn tire" (mine were good until I got to the second layer of steel belts!), but I never failed for improper tire size. For a lot of years, with the cars I used to have, rather than having some mechanic nit pick every little rust hole and other problem, it was just easier to hand off $100 to a friend of a friend and have a new sticker for a year. When I lived in L.A., I saw some real junk on the roads!

 

[cucubits]

I feel TX is on the opposite side of progress with the safety checks. Only thing that makes me say that is the sheer number of rust buckets I see on the road daily. There's no way they pass a proper check.

 

[golfleep]

If anyone is having issues with their Tesla external loudspeaker, I've taken the liberty of posting some pics in case the information may prove useful to someone

Tesla External Loudspeaker, 4 ohm, max 25 watts, Part 1299965-00-A

The external loudspeaker can be accessed from the front passenger's side wheel well. The wheels should be turned fully to the left. The wheel well liner can be freed up by popping the four trim clips

IMG_3893

• golfleep
• Sep 26, 2019

The external speaker is then easily accessible behind the wheel well cover. It's attached to the lower front skid plate by three screws, which look to be pretty difficult to remove without at the very least removing the front passenger wheel and more of the wheel liner. It's not necessary, however, if you would just like to check on the integrity of the speaker wiring.

IMG_3892

• golfleep
• Sep 26, 2019

To inspect the wiring more carefully, the connector can be loosened by first pulling on the grey release tab. NOTE: Pulling the tab releases the connector, not by pushing downwards on the tab like most waterproof automotive connectors I've worked on

IMG_3899

• golfleep
• Sep 26, 2019

Closeup of the flip side of the connector

IMG_3900

• golfleep
• Sep 26, 2019

Good luck troubleshooting your Tesla External Loudspeaker!

 

[golfleep]

I posted this in another thread, but figure I'd put it here as well:

Male connector:
1-1718643-1 TE Connectivity | Mouser

Female connector:
1-1703498-1 TE Connectivity | Mouser

 

[swaltner]

I wonder if the speaker has additional functions other than the pedestrian warning sounds (either now or in later software versions). For example, did Tesla tie it into the car alarm so that the alarm sound is louder?

Neither of my Model 3's have the speaker so I don't know and can't test, but if it also functions as a louder car alarm I'd probably not want to disable it.

My 2013 Leaf used the same speaker for the door (un)lock chimes as the pedestrian warning. There was at least one other chime it was used for as well. On that car, there were side effects to disconnecting the speaker, so I never did it.

 

[drdumont]

Looks like this thread kinda died out. But here's something...
I have a Model 3 built in the first week of February, 2020. The deadline for full compliance with the noisemaker law was Sept 2019 manufacture date.
But my Model 3 only makes noise in reverse. I met three other new 2020 build Teslas at a Supercharger, and we checked all three. Same thing. My "Delivery Specialist" had no clue. Tesla Chat had no clue. Have not heard back from Tesla Support.
I'm irritated at this, as the circuit I built to substitute the Jetsons' noise depends on having audio on the speaker line to trigger it. Now I guess I will have to rebuild the circuit around a compass/motion sensor.
Anyone else have a 2020 build Model 3 that does make noise when creeping forward?

 

[XLR82XS]

Anyone else have a 2020 build Model 3 that does make noise when creeping forward?

Yes. 10/19 build - 11/1 delivery. It made F and R noises. Unplugged on day 1 as soon as I got the car home.

 

[HankLloydRight]

The deadline for full compliance with the noisemaker law was Sept 2019 manufacture date.

Full compliance is in September of 2020. September 2019 was the date for 50% compliance.

Now I guess I will have to rebuild the circuit around a compass/motion sensor.

Already done (uses GPS)! See: EV Alert System (W.A.S.P.)

 

[drdumont]

Full compliance is in September of 2020. September 2019 was the date for 50% compliance.

Well, that's what I thought, but on the last read, it was 100% in 2019 after the original law in 2010, or so I thought. In truth, I was reading some website and not the actual law itself. I guess 50% means they can use it for backup but not forward <g>. Now I'm curious, and will pull up the language itself.

Most interesting is I have yet to find anyone at Tesla who is either aware of the noisemaker at all, or the issue under discussion.

IMHO, it is downright silly, but I figured what the Hell, I would do something equally silly.

 

[SlimJim]

I thought something was wrong with my new car until I realized it was a new feature. Lol

 

[Kevy Baby]

Glad you resurrected this thread. Lately I have been wishing I HAD the noisemaker. I am tired of surprising people with my existence.

 

[cucubits]

Glad you resurrected this thread. Lately I have been wishing I HAD the noisemaker. I am tired of surprising people with my existence.

A better option would be something like a two stage horn: a regular one and one for pedestrians when you're navigating a parking lot or something similar at low speeds.

 

[Kevy Baby]

A better option would be something like a two stage horn: a regular one and one for pedestrians when you're navigating a parking lot or something similar at low speeds.

Three stage: the addition of a high air pressure train horn blasting out 150 dB for the moron who doesn't know how to drive. Sure it's illegal as hell, but I still want one.

 

[wenkan]

I want every emission test sound available through external loudspeaker.