New loud abnormal noise on my 2018 Tesla model 3 after closing the door

[DAS CO]

Can anyone please tell me what this new loud abnormal sound is after I park and close my door. I’ve read some thread, but it doesn’t sound like the normal “hmm”, or like there’s something in my fan. Thank you!

 

[Colex]

I had a similar issue with a non-Tesla, it ended up being a leaf that had fallen through the intake and was slightly touching the fan blades. You can pull the plastic cover off and get closer to the fan to inspect

 

[one2many]

I hope you do not have hamster mode enabled.

 

[kpanda17]

Once again promoting front grill mesh covers to keep that stuff from getting stuck inside
Fit 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 Front Grill Mesh Bumper Grille Grid Inserts (ABS Gloss Black Grills) https://a.co/d/8u81Mao

 

[one2many]

Does the fan make noise or is it off and makes noise?

 

[DAS CO]

I had a similar issue with a non-Tesla, it ended up being a leaf that had fallen through the intake and was slightly touching the fan blades. You can pull the plastic cover off and get closer to the fan to inspect

Ahhhh, Thank You! I will check!

 

[fholbert]

I had a similar issue with a non-Tesla, it ended up being a leaf that had fallen through the intake and was slightly touching the fan blades.

A Nissan Leaf?

Gotta watch those little things zipping around changing lanes.

 

[DAS CO]

I had a similar issue with a non-Tesla, it ended up being a leaf that had fallen through the intake and was slightly touching the fan blades. You can pull the plastic cover off and get closer to the fan to inspect

I hope you do not have hamster mode enabled.

Thought it fart mode on steroids

Once again promoting front grill mesh covers to keep that stuff from getting stuck inside
Fit 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 Front Grill Mesh Bumper Grille Grid Inserts (ABS Gloss Black Grills) https://a.co/d/8u81Mao

Thank You! I will get one after I have my front end repainted!!

 

[DAS CO]

Does the fan make noise or is it off and makes noise?

Can you open my video file attached? It after I park & close my door, when it’s in the process of shutting down. And that is the ONLY time it does it. I have had it since 2018, almost 100,000 miles. I sent in a repaire inquiry & estimate came back @ “$188 for noise”…so I’m assuming that perhaps something did get up in the fan area….but still doesn’t make sense to me while ONLY happens on immediate closure of door- @ very beginning of “shut down/cool down” mode. If you can’t open attachment, pls let me know! It’s a sound I never had until a few days ago. So I’m going to do what Colex suggested in post & take off that plastic. Intake over 12volt battery & take a look …can’t be much of anything being only $200….but still why only happens at 1 particular time in entire drive/park mode - what part ONLY works after upon door closure???!!! Thank You!

 

[DAS CO]

I had a similar issue with a non-Tesla, it ended up being a leaf that had fallen through the intake and was slightly touching the fan blades. You can pull the plastic cover off and get closer to the fan to inspect

I’m sorry Colex, I thought I wrote a response yesterday?! Thank You, I will try that! But it’s weird, it ONLY does it after I park & close the door!!!! & it’s immediately after it close it. So I’m wondering what parts only work at that moment. I have had her for 5 yrs & almost at a 100,000 miles! Love this car, she’s been awesome! No issues except almost all highway miles, lots of paint chips from hey construction road debris, & front windshield replaced 2x, & rear one replaces 1x! Plus normal maintenance: tires, wipers, 12V battery, cabin filter- all which I YouTube’s & did myself lol!

 

[kpanda17]

Think when you close the door, rhe air pressure moves the debris/leaf into the irritating position
Open rhe door, moves it to the non-irritating poaition
Will drive you crazy
A body shop and $100 might be able to find it
Will take listening and digging

 

[kpanda17]

I find rhe body shops the best labor for tasks like this
Best at taking things apart

 

[DAS CO]

I find rhe body shops the best labor for tasks like this
Best at taking things apart

Thank You! ! I’m going to attempt to find a YouTube video on this 1st! If unsuccessful, then I will! Thank You for the tip!!
You you able to open my video attached?

 

[kpanda17]

No
From yourube do share, copy link to this thread

 

[DAS CO]

No
From yourube do share, copy link to this thread

When I find one I will!! Or if someone else had found it & reading my thread, PLEASE SHARE LINK

 

[DAS CO]

Ok, it happens when I lose the door AND when I turn the AC off is there anyway I can check it out or do it myself, I’m sure Tesla would be expensive

 

[DAS CO]

Once again promoting front grill mesh covers to keep that stuff from getting stuck inside
Fit 2017-2023 Tesla Model 3 Front Grill Mesh Bumper Grille Grid Inserts (ABS Gloss Black Grills) https://a.co/d/8u81Mao

I bought a red one!! Thank You!

 

[kpanda17]

I bought a red one!! Thank You!

Funny, next thought of the grill mesh as dbl duty, bling for the front

 

[DAS CO]

Funny, next thought of the grill mesh as dbl duty, bling for the front

 

[DAS CO]

Yes, more red for front!!