Model three making a fast clicking when fan is on, is this normal?

[Evlar]

Hi there, I purchased a used 2019 Model 3 LR AWD a couple weeks ago. It has 49k miles so factory warranty is about to go. Car seems to operate perfectly but I noticed a fast clicking sound coming from behind the frunk that is only audible with the hood up or in the wheel well. Is this normal? Posting a clip from the passenger front wheel well of the sound. Anyone know what this is?

Here's the link: New video by Evan Berry

 

[father_of_6]

I didn't check out the video, but if it's in tune with the fan speed, certainly the fan blade is in there whacking something at each revolution. A leaf, a wire, and plastic clip, something. Probably taking some things apart or using fishing a scope down in there are your only options.

 

[Shelburne]

Have you tried just turning the HVAC system off so that the fan isn't running? If not, give it a try. It sounds like the
fan is making contact with something.

 

[psgabin]

had the same on 2016x i usually turn fan to high sometimes that clears it then back to normal speed i think fan warms and goes round again

 

[gyzmodo]

See if the sound goes away if you push down on the dash.

 

[blackT3$!@]

On my 2021 3LR AWD I was amazed at the amount of rocks and leaves that accumulate on the radiator. Under the frunk is an external shroud that houses a fan, I assume that you have a twig or a leaf that the fan blade is hitting. You can remove the frunk and lift up on the fan shroud to vacuum out all the debris. Once I did that, I purchased and installed a bottom grill inlet screen to catch the road junk that likes to enter the air inlet.

 

[barquey]

Hi there, I purchased a used 2019 Model 3 LR AWD a couple weeks ago. It has 49k miles so factory warranty is about to go. Car seems to operate perfectly but I noticed a fast clicking sound coming from behind the frunk that is only audible with the hood up or in the wheel well. Is this normal? Posting a clip from the passenger front wheel well of the sound. Anyone know what this is?

Here's the link: New video by Evan Berry

Sorry to revive this thread, but I have literally the same noise, did you find out what it was?

 

[bscottroberts]

Same issue here. Any resolution?

 

[msb175]

I had a similar noise when running the AC. SC took frunk area apart and it was a sticker/label that was coming off and flapping around when the AC was running.

At least that's what i was told and after that visit, no more noise.