Hi Everyone,
Sad to make this my fist post on here, but looking for some advise.
About a week ago the DU started making that dreaded milling sound. Just all of the sudden. It is getting a bit louder as I drive more, even in just a week . I took it in this morning to the service center and they confirmed its the drive unit and it needs replacement. I'm a 6 months out of the 8 year warranty based on delivery date. Figures, right. I have a 2012 Signature Performance with only 66k on it and I have tried to do everything to keep this car pristine. I had taken it in several time previously for uneven acceleration(almost like a vibration when accelerating) which I thought was the signs of the DU starting to fail but each time they denied that it was a concern. They aren't budging on the slightly out of warranty good will. They are quoting $10,900 to replace the DU.
Have you seen any other way to repair this? Should I just drive it until it stops driving anymore? Any guesses how long until it flat out stops or does this noise get unbearable? I guess I should submit and see what Tesla will trade in the car for, but that seems like such a waste.
Thanks for your help. Feeling sad for my car, and my wallet!
Sad to make this my fist post on here, but looking for some advise.
About a week ago the DU started making that dreaded milling sound. Just all of the sudden. It is getting a bit louder as I drive more, even in just a week . I took it in this morning to the service center and they confirmed its the drive unit and it needs replacement. I'm a 6 months out of the 8 year warranty based on delivery date. Figures, right. I have a 2012 Signature Performance with only 66k on it and I have tried to do everything to keep this car pristine. I had taken it in several time previously for uneven acceleration(almost like a vibration when accelerating) which I thought was the signs of the DU starting to fail but each time they denied that it was a concern. They aren't budging on the slightly out of warranty good will. They are quoting $10,900 to replace the DU.
Have you seen any other way to repair this? Should I just drive it until it stops driving anymore? Any guesses how long until it flat out stops or does this noise get unbearable? I guess I should submit and see what Tesla will trade in the car for, but that seems like such a waste.
Thanks for your help. Feeling sad for my car, and my wallet!