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POLL: vibration felt when slightly accelerating refresh Mode S Plaid or LR
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WilliamG
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No. Just... no.
I did some research, and it's the blinker fluid warming up that causes the vibration as the heating coils in the headlights warm up. It's odd that the blinker fluid heating in the rear doesn't cause a vibration. Anyway, if you've ever wondered why your turn signals don't work for the first two minutes of driving, now you know why.
WilliamG
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Can you point us to said research? Not heard this one before. In any case, how is blinker fluid being heated? My understanding is that the condenser is the sole source of heating and cooling so if it is warming of any fluid going on it is likely the sound of the condenser spinning up/vibrating to do the warming up. Somewhat like my old 2014 Chevy Volt running the ICE engine in very cold weather to warm the batteries and interior.No. Just... no.
I did some research, and it's the blinker fluid warming up that causes the vibration as the heating coils in the headlights warm up. It's odd that the blinker fluid heating in the rear doesn't cause a vibration. Anyway, if you've ever wondered why your turn signals don't work for the first two minutes of driving, now you know why.
n2mb_racing
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It was a joke.Can you point us to said research? Not heard this one before. In any case, how is blinker fluid being heated? My understanding is that the condenser is the sole source of heating and cooling so if it is warming of any fluid going on it is likely the sound of the condenser spinning up/vibrating to do the warming up. Somewhat like my old 2014 Chevy Volt running the ICE engine in very cold weather to warm the batteries and interior.
WilliamG
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n2mb_racing
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Update: One month and 775 miles after the new half shafts. Maybe the slightest tiny tiny hint of a vibration? But, you really have to search for it and definitely not something anyone should care about. I might also be confusing normal road vibrations. If it stays like this, I would call it solved.
Propofoln
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Good news and thanks for update. Is this something we can ask our service center for?
n2mb_racing
Active Member
I don't really know how. It was supposed to be an engineering prototype half shaft with tighter tolerances, but it still has the same part number. Hopefully there is a new part number soon.
WilliamG
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Give it a few more weeks, and then report back, please. Remember, what's slight to one person can be annoying af to another person. Also, jeez, Tesla. Solve this already.
n2mb_racing
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Will do. I am very sensitive to vibrations and I remember how strong it was before. We'll see....Give it a few more weeks, and then report back, please. Remember, what's slight to one person can be annoying af to another person. Also, jeez, Tesla. Solve this already.
Sorry, just trying to wrap my brains around the several issues with my new toy that people have been living with for years so I wasn't quite able to separate silliness from just the absurdity that these problems persist and we're trying to figure out/resolve.
WilliamG
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I only put fresh air in my tires. Musty air can cause uneven tread-wear, due to varying air weight within the tire.
lbowroom
Plaid, white on black, CF, 8/27/21, Track Pack
Why doesn’t Tesla have a part number and revision for the air they use for the tires? It’s standard engineering practice.
I have a 2021 refreshed long range with 19" wheels and have the vibration. Changed to T spportline wheels and it helped a little but it is still there. Also put All season tires on original wheels and that is when it all started.
WilliamG
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My 2023 Model S Plaid has the 19" wheels with performance (not all season) Pirellis. I agree for most here it probably isn't the wheels/tires but those might have some minor impact (or those changing tires are just paying more attention afterward and noticing something that is not new)... Upon more driving and reading other posts I am just going to chalk this up to another Tesla-ism ... The startup vibration is annoying but sounds like not a "problem" and all just have to live with it... The other vibration at 45-65 also sounds like it is just "par" for the Tesla course. Not great, but since there's no one to talk to at Tesla without bringing the car in, probably not worth the hassle unless it gets worse...
n2mb_racing
Active Member
There may be a fix, but it's only been on my car for 6 weeks now. I'll post up again in a few weeks if the fix is holding.
Otherwise, lowering the car is the only sure way to eliminate the vibration.
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