Model Y door creaking

[dzajic]

I have a 2023 Austin Model Y LR, with about 4k miles, and A few days ago I noticed the driver door making a creaking sound when it's nearly closed. This door has gotten by far the most use, but this is concerning after less than 6 months of ownership and only two to three trips per week. I'm 2-1/2 hours from the nearest service center so it's hassle to go in for something minor like this. I don't think they do remote service where I am.

Anyone else had this issue come up? Is this anything I can address myself?

 

[!igs]

Have you tried WD40?

 

[dzajic]

Have you tried WD40?

I considered it but I didn't, because it's hard to know where exactly the sound is coming from, and I don't want to anything that could accumulate more dust/dirt and actually make something worse.

 

[dzajic]

(FIXED) I did a closer inspection and it seemed to be the lower door hinge. Some dust is getting in there over time, which may have caused the creaking. I used a brush to remove the dirt/dust, wiped it clean with a cloth, put a few drops of bicycle chain lube above the hinge pivot, moved the door open and closed a few times, then wiped off the excess. That did the trick. Phew!
When you don't have Tesla service nearby (no mobile, either), DIY can be worth a try.

 

[dzajic]

Actually, I thought I fixed the issue but I didn't. The sound seems to actually be coming from the dash area near the door hinge, not the door itself. Very annoying. I'm taking the car in this week to fix the hatch leaking, and will also have them look into the creaking.

 

[dzajic]

It seems related to outdoor temperature. It was happening all summer, but not in the winter. Maybe something is expanding a bit in the dash area when it's heated up. This will never get fixed, probably.