aaronhoffman
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I got the shudder TSB fixed at the Littleton (Denver) Service Center this week (D halfshaft, H Clevis). It feels like a new car!
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They had me take my car in to confirm shudder. Parts ordered. Scheduled Sept 23.
I asked about AP3 computer. Only Fremont is doing it.
1. What is the best way to check if we have this shutter on our new (to us) MX? The one I'm picking up is 75D with 22" wheels in case that matters.
2. I downloaded the TSB in case I have to have it done on our MX. After reading it, I think I might already have this shutter on my MS because when I floor it from 0 mph or 20/30 mph, most of the time I feel a noticeable vibration. I'd say probably 90%+ of the time, actually. Has anybody here had any experience with this shutter on a 2013 MS? (It has 21" wheels in case that matters.)
I guess the repair entails pulling out part of the battery pack and takes quite a bit of time. Could be why certain service centers may be apprehensive to complete the full service bulletin and instead tell us that the revised halfshafts alone should be enough. Will update after repair is complete.
The TSB says that the repair only takes 2.1 hours for the Model X, and it doesn't list do anything with/to the HV battery. (They do have to open up the frunk to disconnect the 12v battery.)
Test drive it.
The TSB is listed as only for 2014-2019 cars, so it shouldn't apply to your 2013. (Though it could have a similar issue that would likely require different parts.)
Are there any driving conditions that would make the shutter very noticeable to the untrained eye (mine)? Should I floor it from standstill, or while going, say, 20 mph?
Thanks for catching that the TSB is for 2014+ vehicles. I missed that.
Are there any driving conditions that would make the shutter very noticeable to the untrained eye (mine)? Should I floor it from standstill, or while going, say, 20 mph?
Thanks for catching that the TSB is for 2014+ vehicles. I missed that.
Just do a fast acceleration from a standstill and if it feels like the wheels are unbalanced then it is shuddering. On ours, it was worst in the 40-60mph range. But if it needs the fix, you won't need to second guess, you'll know it immediately.Are there any driving conditions that would make the shutter very noticeable to the untrained eye (mine)? Should I floor it from standstill, or while going, say, 20 mph?
Thanks for catching that the TSB is for 2014+ vehicles. I missed that.
This is how broken the Tesla service model is right now...
We have been waiting for half-shafts after our last appointment (scheduled 3 week in advance) and they NEVER ORDERED THE PARTS!
Call the service center, press “4” for parts. Voicemail says email [email protected] for a response.
Guess what...? This is beyond laughable at this point.
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Have you tried calling the phone number and pretending your vehicle is in for service currently? This usually gets you to someone at the SC.