"Refreshed" Model S model VIBRATION tracking and information thread!!!

[n2mb_racing]

Update: I picked up my car after they replaced the half shafts. The vibration is gone. We'll see if it comes back...

The parts are listed below. Same part numbers as before, but supposedly with tighter tolerances from the supplier.

Parts Replaced or Added
Part
Quantity
HALFSHAFT ASSY, FR,LEFT HAND(1420113-00-B)
1.00
Correction: Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - RH (Remove & Replace)
Parts Replaced or Added
Part
Quantity
HALFSHAFT ASSY, FR,RIGHT HAND(1420119-00-B)
1.00

 

[WilliamG]

Update: I picked up my car after they replaced the half shafts. The vibration is gone. We'll see if it comes back...

The parts are listed below. Same part numbers as before, but supposedly with tighter tolerances from the supplier.

Parts Replaced or Added
Part
Quantity
HALFSHAFT ASSY, FR,LEFT HAND(1420113-00-B)
1.00
Correction: Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - RH (Remove & Replace)
Parts Replaced or Added
Part
Quantity
HALFSHAFT ASSY, FR,RIGHT HAND(1420119-00-B)
1.00

Didn't you have these parts replaced once, and the vibration came back, too? I'm very, very curious as to whether this is resolved...

 

[MP3Mike]

Update: I picked up my car after they replaced the half shafts. The vibration is gone. We'll see if it comes back...

The parts are listed below. Same part numbers as before, but supposedly with tighter tolerances from the supplier.

That could explain why some people don't have the vibration. (They got lucky and got half shafts with tight tolerances.)

I wonder how big of a difference it is.

 

[WilliamG]

That could explain why some people don't have the vibration. (They got lucky and got half shafts with tight tolerances.)

I wonder how big of a difference it is.

Not necessarily. There have been numerous reports of people having these shafts replaced, and then shortly thereafter the vibration returns.

 

[suyoungman]

Had the N2itive SX-P2 installed on our TMX Plaid a few weeks ago, and it's been great. Zero shudder, feels composed and planted. Rear wheels are flat on the ground.
Getting the same kit + lowering links installed on my S Plaid tomorrow at EVFIXME in Costa Mesa. Will post details/update after driving it for a few.

Here's a link to the Alignment Kit for all year model X and S for those interested.

ALIGNMENT KIT 1 TESLA S/X

Tesla Model S & X Acceleration Shudder and Inner Tire Wear Camber Kit. Save your half-shafts (CV joints) and tires from premature wear!

n2itive.me

 

[n2mb_racing]

Didn't you have these parts replaced once, and the vibration came back, too? I'm very, very curious as to whether this is resolved...

Yes, this is the third time they've replaced the half shafts. The vibration came right back the previous two times.

 

[WilliamG]

Yes, this is the third time they've replaced the half shafts. The vibration came right back the previous two times.

Keep us posted, please! I’ll pursue this if it can be confirmed it’s fixed after e.g. 1k miles.

 

[MP3Mike]

Not necessarily. There have been numerous reports of people having these shafts replaced, and then shortly thereafter the vibration returns.

Yeah, but they weren't replace with ones manufactured to the new tighter tolerances. So they weren't "lucky."

 

[scrapps]

Maybe the issue only affects plaid and not long range? I have driven two Long Range S now, one '22 and one '23, and both don't have it. My '21 Plaid does.

I have it and the poll this thread is about clearly states there's people with it.

 

[n2mb_racing]

Keep us posted, please! I’ll pursue this if it can be confirmed it’s fixed after e.g. 1k miles.

Will do. 150 miles this morning, still good... It took a week last time to reappear, so I'll post again next week.

 

[WilliamG]

Yeah, but they weren't replace with ones manufactured to the new tighter tolerances. So they weren't "lucky."

Yeah but who knows if this "tighter tolerances" stuff is just nonsense spouted by Tesla. I hope for @n2mb_racing it's not (and for all of us, for that matter). I'm getting my car fixed as soon as he has more miles on the clock!

 

[jebinc]

Update: I picked up my car after they replaced the half shafts. The vibration is gone. We'll see if it comes back...

The parts are listed below. Same part numbers as before, but supposedly with tighter tolerances from the supplier.

Parts Replaced or Added
Part
Quantity
HALFSHAFT ASSY, FR,LEFT HAND(1420113-00-B)
1.00
Correction: Halfshaft - Front Drive Unit - RH (Remove & Replace)
Parts Replaced or Added
Part
Quantity
HALFSHAFT ASSY, FR,RIGHT HAND(1420119-00-B)
1.00

I wish you the best, but honestly, I don’t believe (for a NY second) what Tesla told you is accurate. First, from a design principles standpoint, if there are new changes or revisions, the part number rolls. Second, Tesla still calls this behavior “normal,” and refuses to move away from that position. These two alone, leave me with little hope of “new parts” and Tesla whole sale willing to put them in our vibrating cars.

 

[jebinc]

Yeah but who knows if this "tighter tolerances" stuff is just nonsense spouted by Tesla. I hope for @n2mb_racing it's not (and for all of us, for that matter). I'm getting my car fixed as soon as he has more miles on the clock!

Clearly it is. How, for example, without a different part number, would they know which were the new higher tolerance parts?!

 

[WilliamG]

Clearly it is. How, for example, without a different part number, would they know which were the new higher tolerance parts?!

Using Tesla Vision, of course!

 

[jebinc]

Using Tesla Vision, of course!

“Clearly,” unlike TeslaVision or my Plaid’s windows!

 

[n2mb_racing]

I wish you the best, but honestly, I don’t believe (for a NY second) what Tesla told you is accurate. First, from a design principles standpoint, if there are new changes or revisions, the part number rolls. Second, Tesla still calls this behavior “normal,” and refuses to move away from that position. These two alone, leave me with little hope of “new parts” and Tesla whole sale willing to put them in our vibrating cars.

Yeah, I don't know why they would put a third set of half shafts in my car, but they must believe something is different. Beats me. It was supposed to be an engineering sample.

 

[SnowFlyer]

Yeah, I don't know why they would put a third set of half shafts in my car, but they must believe something is different. Beats me. It was supposed to be an engineering sample.

Did you pay for the half shaft replacement or was it 100% covered by warranty?

 

[n2mb_racing]

Did you pay for the half shaft replacement or was it 100% covered by warranty?

Warranty. The new service manager reached out to me about it.

 

[xEvoLveDx]

Have you done any cheetah launches, aggressive driving and various ride height changes yet to see if the vibration comes back?

 

[lbowroom]

It may get a new pn or revision after it's tested successfully and released.