Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

[jebinc]

I sold both my 2021 Plaids partly because of these vibrations. I miss the car but I hated the vibrations and don't want to get into another Plaid until they fix them. Pisses me off.

Pisses me off and chaps my @$$ as well. In this case, we are pissed off AND pissed on!

 

[theslimshadyist]

I think the vibration fix might actually be coming! From Facebook, this person didn’t even mention having a vibration issue, but Tesla has added it to his service visit, and it matches in exact terminology someone else’s service request with their Model X from here:

Plaid X Vibration at beginning of each drive: Who is experiencing this?

If it's not cold thick oil in the motor case. Its the cold grease. (Tesla saying it's the grease). One look at the service menu while driving told us it wasn't the compressor running. So just the motor / driveunit left

teslamotorsclub.com

Could this finally be the fix we’re waiting for?

@jebinc

I will report back after the SC applies the software update on 11/3.

 

[sorka]

They aren’t bent

Yes they are.

 

[n2mb_racing]

Yes they are.

How? In 6 days with no hard accelerations?

 

[Predation]

Is this only related to the plaid? MSLR owners experiencing this?

 

[WilliamG]

Yes they are.

My 2022 vibrated off the lot. No way it was bent.

 

[jebinc]

My 2022 vibrated off the lot. No way it was bent.

Many vibrate, “In Utero,” I hear.

 

[MarcG]

I’m guessing we’re at least a month away from 2023.44 going wide, given that 2023.38 (which is supposedly 6 weeks older) just started rolling out somewhat broadly a few days ago, though it’s still less than 6% of Teslafi’s fleet

 

[Dameon]

The ‘21s don’t have the start up vibration correct? I seriously question if tesla tweaked the motor and/or software. Seems like they do a lot of unannounced revisions.

The ‘23 owners are complaining a new high speed vibration

If you're calling the ~45mph vibration "start up vibration", then absolutely the 2021 models have the problem.

The only possible way this could be a software fix is if they change the torque delivery. I think the problem feels like a manual transmission car that tries to acceleration (even slightly) while in a gear that's too high for the vehicle speed. I suspect that if Tesla changes that torque delivery, it would impact the overall accelration of the Plaid... especially in the 0-60 range where it excels (accels? ).

 

[NeuroRad]

If you're calling the ~45mph vibration "start up vibration", then absolutely the 2021 models have the problem.

The only possible way this could be a software fix is if they change the torque delivery. I think the problem feels like a manual transmission car that tries to acceleration (even slightly) while in a gear that's too high for the vehicle speed. I suspect that if Tesla changes that torque delivery, it would impact the overall accelration of the Plaid... especially in the 0-60 range where it excels (accels? ).

The start up vibration is different than the 45 mph vibration. The latter is always present whereas former goes away during the drive.

 

[WilliamG]

If you're calling the ~45mph vibration "start up vibration", then absolutely the 2021 models have the problem.

The only possible way this could be a software fix is if they change the torque delivery. I think the problem feels like a manual transmission car that tries to acceleration (even slightly) while in a gear that's too high for the vehicle speed. I suspect that if Tesla changes that torque delivery, it would impact the overall accelration of the Plaid... especially in the 0-60 range where it excels (accels? ).

The 45mph vibration isn’t the start-up vibration. See here, its number 2 in the list.

Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

I doubt it being caused by damage to the half shafts. I had the vibration return just a week after installing new half shafts, without any high power accelerations. I am sure the shafts aren't damaged. I imagine it's due to the angle and tolerances within the CV joints having just enough play to...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[SDRick]

Had my appointment at the service center today so they could implement the service bulletin. Unfortunately, the update is not available yet. They said it may be over the air but they do not know when this point.

 

[Dameon]

Not quite right. There are three vibrations, to recap:

1.) On the 2021, 2022, and 2023 refresh cars, that occurs between about 37-50mph (give or take). This isn’t always there on new cars (wasn’t on my 2021 till 1400 miles) but can be (noticeable on my 2022 from day 1).

2.) On 2022 and 2023 refresh cars (not 2021) a vibration that occurs around the same speed (sometimes a tad lower) that feels a lot like the first vibration above, but is much, much more noticeable. This goes away within a few minutes of driving, but it’s really obvious if you’re paying even slight attention. If this vibration stayed there and didn’t disappear within a few minutes, you’d have a lot more complaints on the forums.

Okay, thanks for the reminder WilliamG. I might have missed your original post.

1 and 2 sound like the same thing except 2 goes away after some driving? So 2021 models have a ~45mph vibration that is always there and 2022+ models have a ~35mph vibration that goes away after a few minutes? Has this been experienced by a high number of 2022+ owners across disparate regions? Ruling out road conditions, weather conditions, tire sizes/brands, etc.?

 

[n2mb_racing]

Had my appointment at the service center today so they could implement the service bulletin. Unfortunately, the update is not available yet. They said it may be over the air but they do not know when this point.

Darn.

 

[WilliamG]

Okay, thanks for the reminder WilliamG. I might have missed your original post.

1 and 2 sound like the same thing except 2 goes away after some driving? So 2021 models have a ~45mph vibration that is always there and 2022+ models have a ~35mph vibration that goes away after a few minutes? Has this been experienced by a high number of 2022+ owners across disparate regions? Ruling out road conditions, weather conditions, tire sizes/brands, etc.?

2 goes away in a couple of minutes but it’s a more aggressive vibration than 1. Nothing to do with weather or wheel types. 2021-2023 have the always-on vibration.

 

[cloudflare69]

I was told it’s OTA over the next month. Just stopped by

 

[jebinc]

I was told it’s OTA over the next month. Just stopped by

Unless you are on FSD junk firmware. If so, you could/will be waiting up to six months. FSD junk is only at week 27 firmware - and we just recieved that from week3 (IIRC)….

 

[WilliamG]

Unless you are on FSD junk firmware. If so, you could/will be waiting up to six months. FSD junk is only at week 27 firmware - and we just recieved that from week3 (IIRC)….

On the plus side the holiday update will be out by the end of the year, and FSD software with holiday update should arrive about the same time.

 

[cwanja]

On the plus side the holiday update will be out by the end of the year, and FSD software with holiday update should arrive about the same time.

What you actually mean is that FSD beta branch will actually get 2023 Christmas in July...2024.

 

[TBAnnounced]

I’ve recently put my n2itive lowering links back to factory height and my vibration is actually less noticeable at factory height. So, that strongly argues against driveshaft angle or warped half shafts. I think the vibration is intrinsic to the motor

Spare yourself the time waiting. Get rid of the car like I did and move on.

Tesla will not fix this issue and like others pointed out their service centers do more harm then good when you take your car in. Have a complaint or issue, guess what, no Corporate or PR dept to complain to. They will direct you to the 800 number call center or BAR in Cali. Pathetic business model for a car company and what was once a $150K+ car, but as long as there is a blind demand and unwavering loyalty by the fan boys, they will not shift, until sales slow down and former customers don't repeat the same mistake and buy from another car MFG like myself. Only fix for this would be a class action as I've said before or regulators get invovled. Neither might bode well for owners.

I say this but I would possibly consider the roadster if it comes out before the MC22 or LFA EV or similar coupe EV sport car.

Good luck

well said, the problem is the software. I woke up one day and the vibrations were just there. I drive the car daily and noticed it pretty instantly. I agree the service center has no idea what the solution is yet. Personally I think it was an update in early -mid 2023.

Wouldn’t these issue fall under lemon law ? You have to bring it to the dealer 4 times for the same unresolved issue. Keep all your paperwork. They would have to pay you or buy your out of your past payment. Anyone know ? Thanks