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POLL: vibration felt when slightly accelerating refresh Mode S Plaid or LR
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I had a loose drivers side mirror on my MXP (was delivered that way). Was into service twice and each time they said they fixed it but did not. I finally fixed it myself. The front screw holding the mirror in from the inside was simply loose about 7 turns. It took me 5 minutes to fix it and it's been tight and vibration free ever since.
I have what I'd call a mild grinding like vibration when accelerating hard at any speed...even from 70 mph+. It's been there since day one. It has not gotten worse.
I do not have any hint of the cv shaft acceleration shutter that plagued me on my P85D until I lowered the car an inch immediately following the 4th shaft set replacement.
I do not have any hint of the cv shaft acceleration shutter that plagued me on my P85D until I lowered the car an inch immediately following the 4th shaft set replacement.
That was my vote but you beat me to it. The ball channels circle around the joint and any change in angle will have the balls riding in a different part of each channel except every 180 degrees for the crossover.
nilesborg
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The front most screw is under the interior rubber trim. There's a retaining push plug you pull out then pull the rubber back. The screw is torx.
n2mb_racing
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aerodyne
2 of 3 EV's - Defect Free!
Hours of wasted time just to experience gut wrenching frustration when all it took was 5 min with a screwdriver.
Sounds like my service experiences.
The entire assembly. That said the mirror cap pops off. I'll try it today and see if the mirror itself has fasteners that can be loosened.
I checked the service manual. The skull cap won't get you access to the mirror itself. The mirror is held on to the articulation actuator by 8 clips. It's either the mirror itself that is loose because of the clips or the two axis motorized actuator. The only way to tell is to pop the mirror off the clips and check the motorized mount for looseness otherwise it's the clips.
I strongly recommend getting the free subscription to the service manual so you can check out the procedure and decide if you want to try it.
n2mb_racing
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Thanks! I do have the free subscription to the service manual, so I'll have to take a look.
So, has anyone on this thread received .36 yet??
nilesborg
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Yes, finally received 2022.36.5 the other day - after being forced to rock the .24 update with that stupid squeal sound for months. Finally.
n2mb_racing
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Plugitin#1
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I have not had any vibration in 5 months, so something went right over time. Thankfully!
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Plugitin#1
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The odd thing is software updates solely, and it went away some four months ago. That is the only thing I could think of, and still can't figure out why and how it went away. I watched it like a hawk and stopped asking since it disappeared. Maybe the 20" forged rims and Michelin tires (now that is a guess).
n2mb_racing
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Does anyone have any indication if a fix is coming soon for the acceleration vibration? Tesla is threatening to cancel my order because I’ve been postponing my MSLR delivery for months now due this. I’d hate to loose my place in line and my deposit, although I’d hate more to spend a big chunk of change on a car with an annoying vibration that can’t be resolved.
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WilliamG
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Honestly, I’d expect it to never be solved with this model. If you don’t want a car with this vibration, I highly suggest a different manufacturer.
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