left to right shimmy when accelerating

[jimtelsa]

Like the title says, noticed this now on the freeway when accelerating
It does not just go straight anymore gives a little left to right and then its ok
Worried that something is off with the drivetrain

Any suggestions?

 

[David.85D]

Sounds like “torque steer”. Have the suspension checked over, especially the control arm bushings.

 

[GlmnAlyAirCar]

I had a similar issue. Wasn't a "shimmy" but would pull right on acceleration, left on deceleration. Turned out it was a worn right-rear toe link.

 

[AmpedRealtor]

It could also be camber thrust

 

[jimtelsa]

Just had the tires replaced and balanced thinking that was the issue

Still there

Will be making an appointment to address this

Will update thread when the cause has been determined

Thanks for the responses

 

[jimtelsa]

Car has been with Tesla for 4 days
No call yet. They did test drive before i was able to drop it off. Oh yeah, I see what your talking about.
Will see

 

[Muffinman]

Had this twice on our 2013 P85. First time it was damaged toe-links on both sides. Then it was stable for about six months before the problem returned. After changing a small pile of suspension parts without improving the situation I asked to have the rear subframe bushings checked. And they were completely shot. Had to replace the entire subframe as it wasn`t possible to replace bushings only.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

also check lug nut torque.

 

[scottm]

Had this twice on our 2013 P85. First time it was damaged toe-links on both sides. Then it was stable for about six months before the problem returned. After changing a small pile of suspension parts without improving the situation I asked to have the rear subframe bushings checked. And they were completely shot. Had to replace the entire subframe as it wasn`t possible to replace bushings only.

What kind of roads you driving on? Gravel?

I've never heard of subframe bushings on this car going.. wonder if this is a joy of the early P series RWD that had special geometry?

Your's an air suspension car?

 

[Xenoilphobe]

Doing this doesn't help..

 

[jimtelsa]

lol
I Gots my shimmy back
Tesla found a Toe link in the rear causing the concern
They could not torque it to spect
They said its natural with how rear wheel drive cars are to have a little shimmy because how the torque it is dispersed to the rear
So they replaced and re aligned
also did a ride height calibration, and lubed my sunroof
It powers straight when punched now, and dose not squeak when I open my emergency escape hatch
Really glad to have it back
Did not like the Red 75D with the facelift loaner
I like my older leather seats, much easier to get in and out
Seat heaters work much better on my leather seats, believe it or not, my sitting position when driving is better with the older seats
Torque on acceleration had wild noises with AWD, i felt I was going to snap something. it made a really weird clunking noise
Smaller rear view mirror bugged me. I could see the black box on the wind shield, and all I could think about is how could I hide my blackvue. Did like the vanity lights on the sun visors. Can they be retro fitted?
Did not like the autopilot display on the newer version compared to my 1.0
I like my bigger car displayed on the screen. The clarity of the rear view camera was definitely better so was the screen
But back to my P90
Glad its back. Not ready to upgrade
So make note of this issue
Like another member said about my issue
I Toe'd you

 

[jimtelsa]

Also did not like the full glass roof
it burned my balding head
LOL
It blows getting older
I have tinting on my hatch

 

[Beeroclock]

 

[David.85D]

Interesting service bulletin. Looks like the first official action to replace control arms due to “potential cracking”

 

[David.85D]

That SB says it covers these model S: “Affected Model S vehicles built between approximately June 1, 2013 and January 31, 2014.”

 

[Beeroclock]

Interesting service bulletin. Looks like the first official action to replace control arms due to “potential cracking”

There's one out for the front suspension too.

 

[Beeroclock]

 

[Beeroclock]

Crap....how did that happen?

 

[raphy3]

I had precisely this issue. Took it to SC and drove with tech who could feel it. Turns out it was alignment. They realigned and it hasnt been back in a year. Perhaps there was also some toes or bushing replaced at the same time...

 

[Beeroclock]

Toes?

Toe LINKS I think.