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Is it a Spaceship?
- Thread starter CLLACAB
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That’s the new pedestrian noisemaker. It started getting installed in mid 2020, so your Model 3 just squeaked under the wire. Enjoy the Y!
Spacep0d
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That’s the new pedestrian noisemaker. It started getting installed in mid 2020, so your Model 3 just squeaked under the wire. Enjoy the Y!
Whoa, I didn't know when that came online. I have this too and I picked my car up in August of this year. Cool.
If you're not a fan of the noise, they make "fixes" for it: Isolation Kit for the PWS (Pedestrian Warning System)
Spacep0d
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iamnid
Active Member
It became a requirement in September 2020. Before that, it was required for 50% of a manufacturer's vehicles to have it as of September 2019.Whoa, I didn't know when that came online. I have this too and I picked my car up in August of this year. Cool.
gunthermic
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Wish I could get it added myself. Mine built in August. I actually have the speaker(don't ask).. but no idea if wiring was put in, or have to buy harness or what not...
What I do not understand is the speaker placement in front of P/S front wheel, if primarily used for reverse. Wouldn't you want the speaker close to the direction of travel for maximum effectiveness? I can understand having it only make sounds while in reverse given how much less visibility there is in reverse compared to moving forward. And moving forward you could always tap the horn to alert somebody. So why is the speaker up front? Only place they could put it?
Side note, mine does not have this speaker, but if it did I would be looking for some way to play a throaty V8 sound from it instead of that sound they have now. Probably too small/wimpy for any kind of low frequency bass that you would need for a V8 engine rumble...
Side note, mine does not have this speaker, but if it did I would be looking for some way to play a throaty V8 sound from it instead of that sound they have now. Probably too small/wimpy for any kind of low frequency bass that you would need for a V8 engine rumble...
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There's a different sound for forward movement. It sounds more like static or white noise.
FOOLSLFDRVNG
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It’s on the front right of the car to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is traveling forward (think visually impaired people at crosswalks). It’s louder in reverse to make it audible from the rear of the vehicle.
Ldub22
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That’s the new pedestrian noisemaker. It started getting installed in mid 2020, so your Model 3 just squeaked under the wire. Enjoy the Y!
Oh GOD!
Do I have to keep it or can I clip the wires?
Ldub22
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Midnightsun
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Is this a US thing? I am located in Canada and never heard any noises coming from the car as described in this thread.
It must be really subtle. I lowered the window to listen for it and still couldn't tell it was making a noise.
