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

[jebinc]

I’m debating whether to send my car to the shop for the replaced half shafts or to wait for Tesla to get to the root of the cause. Hearing that a tech claimed replacing the shafts is a temporary fix isn’t comforting.

For me, it lasted four days.

 

[Daniellane]

I am guessing my issue is completely unrelated. Seems like this is a good place to share my experience anyway.

I started hearing this noise from the rear when going over speed bumps, hitting dips…100% Repeatable.
Brought it by the local SC and they decided to keep it there and give me a loaner. Assuming they felt it posed a danger…
Notified today that they had to order “toe links” and that they should arrive by the end of week and that they would be holding my car until they arrive.
I asked if this was a common issue with the Plaid MS…
Response was “no” first time seen…
Here’s a link to the sound…

Tesla Model S Plaid Toe Links Issue

At the Service Center now getting the frunk latch recall performed on my 2018 MS100D. They checked the status of the parts order. Discovered that they are replacing all 4 tow links on my Plaid. Interesting… wondering if that’s out of an abundance of caution or if there is a revision / improvement on the part…
With any luvck I’ll get it back on Friday.

 

[jebinc]

At the Service Center now getting the frunk latch recall performed on my 2018 MS100D. They checked the status of the parts order. Discovered that they are replacing all 4 tow links on my Plaid. Interesting… wondering if that’s out of an abundance of caution or if there is a revision / improvement on the part…
With any luvck I’ll get it back on Friday.

@Daniellane Can you see what they know about the vibration issue, since you are at the SC? Thanks!

 

[n2mb_racing]

I am guessing my issue is completely unrelated. Seems like this is a good place to share my experience anyway.

I started hearing this noise from the rear when going over speed bumps, hitting dips…100% Repeatable.
Brought it by the local SC and they decided to keep it there and give me a loaner. Assuming they felt it posed a danger…
Notified today that they had to order “toe links” and that they should arrive by the end of week and that they would be holding my car until they arrive.
I asked if this was a common issue with the Plaid MS…
Response was “no” first time seen…
Here’s a link to the sound…

Tesla Model S Plaid Toe Links Issue

Where did you capture that sound? Inside the car or outside?

 

[Daniellane]

Where did you capture that sound? Inside the car or outside?

Inside with all windows closed. Only occurred when rear went over speed bump. Sound seemed to be biased to the passenger side.
Tossed my iPhone in the back seat. Camera side down while recording. Drove over a series of speed bumps in a parking lot, then I trimmed the video to 9 seconds of just one instance with the clearest sound.

 

[Daniellane]

@Daniellane Can you see what they know about the vibration issue, since you are at the SC? Thanks!

I did mention it. He seemed to be unaware of the issue.

 

[cytranic]

My vibration is back after 2k miles on the new shafts.

 

[jebinc]

My vibration is back after 2k miles on the new shafts.

And there’s a surprise - NOT!

For me, I only had four days of “vibration free” driving, after half shaft replacement. Sorry, bro!

@WilliamG @GroovaEV

 

[Mandarin]

And there’s a surprise - NOT!

For me, I only had four days of “vibration free” driving, after half shaft replacement. Sorry, bro!

@WilliamG @GroovaEV

Did you get another set of shafts or still referring to 1st replacement?)

 

[jebinc]

Did you get another set of shafts or still referring to 1st replacement?)

The first replacement, back in November. I’m not going back in until there is a real fix. Those reporting this replacement solved their vibration are in for a rude awakening. This procedure, at best, is a very short term fix for most/all.

@WilliamG

 

[WilliamG]

The first replacement, back in November. I’m not going back in until there is a real fix. Those reporting this replacement solved their vibration are in for a rude awakening. This procedure, at best, is a very short term fix for most/all.

@WilliamG

100% agreed.

 

[Cysco]

Anyone else think this could be temperature related? It’s been pretty cold here in Dallas the last couple days and I haven’t felt the vibration nearly as bad as before. So weird.

 

[jebinc]

Anyone else think this could be temperature related? It’s been pretty cold here in Dallas the last couple days and I haven’t felt the vibration nearly as bad as before. So weird.

Don’t believe so, no.

 

[Daniellane]

Anyone else think this could be temperature related? It’s been pretty cold here in Dallas the last couple days and I haven’t felt the vibration nearly as bad as before. So weird.

Perhaps it’s just so cold that you’re too young to feel anything

 

[Mandarin]

The first replacement, back in November. I’m not going back in until there is a real fix. Those reporting this replacement solved their vibration are in for a rude awakening. This procedure, at best, is a very short term fix for most/all.

@WilliamG

I bet they won't fix it. I have ordered Rivian recently. Time to wait

 

[jebinc]

I bet they won't fix it. I have ordered Rivian recently. Time to wait

Selling the vibrating Plaid?

@WilliamG

 

[Mandarin]

Selling the vibrating Plaid?

@WilliamG

yeah in 2 years when rivian will be delivered xD

 

[Daniellane]

I am guessing my issue is completely unrelated. Seems like this is a good place to share my experience anyway.

I started hearing this noise from the rear when going over speed bumps, hitting dips…100% Repeatable.
Brought it by the local SC and they decided to keep it there and give me a loaner. Assuming they felt it posed a danger…
Notified today that they had to order “toe links” and that they should arrive by the end of week and that they would be holding my car until they arrive.
I asked if this was a common issue with the Plaid MS…
Response was “no” first time seen…
Here’s a link to the sound…

Tesla Model S Plaid Toe Links Issue

All fixed. Picked it up a few hours ago. Tested it on the same speed bumps on the way home.
Text from invoice:
Correction: Toe Link Assembly - Rear - RH - 2nd Generation Rear Node (Remove & Replace)
Parts Replaced or Added
Part Quantity
REAR TOE LINK ASSEMBLY(1420435- 1.00 00-D)
NUT,HF,M14-2.0,[10],ZNNI(1111533-00- 1.00 A)
BOLT,HF,M14-2.0x95, 1.00 [109],ZNFL,SMAT(1111522-00-A)
BOLT,TE,M12x45,STL[109],ZNFL[BLCK] 2.00 (1088969-00-B)
Correction: Toe Link Assembly - Rear - LH - 2nd Generation Rear Node (Includes Alignment Check) (Remove & Replace)
Parts Replaced or Added
Part Quantity
REAR TOE LINK ASSEMBLY(1420435- 1.00 00-D)
NUT,HF,M14-2.0,[10],ZNNI(1111533-00- 1.00 A)
BOLT,HF,M14-2.0x95, 1.00 [109],ZNFL,SMAT(1111522-00-A)
BOLT,TE,M12x45,STL[109],ZNFL[BLCK] 2.00 (1088969-00-B)
Correction: Four Wheel Alignment (Air Suspension) (Adjust Camber Caster Toe)

 

[n2mb_racing]

All fixed. Picked it up a few hours ago. Tested it on the same speed bumps on the way home.
Text from invoice:
Correction: Toe Link Assembly - Rear - RH - 2nd Generation Rear Node (Remove & Replace)
Parts Replaced or Added
Part Quantity
REAR TOE LINK ASSEMBLY(1420435- 1.00 00-D)
NUT,HF,M14-2.0,[10],ZNNI(1111533-00- 1.00 A)
BOLT,HF,M14-2.0x95, 1.00 [109],ZNFL,SMAT(1111522-00-A)
BOLT,TE,M12x45,STL[109],ZNFL[BLCK] 2.00 (1088969-00-B)
Correction: Toe Link Assembly - Rear - LH - 2nd Generation Rear Node (Includes Alignment Check) (Remove & Replace)
Parts Replaced or Added
Part Quantity
REAR TOE LINK ASSEMBLY(1420435- 1.00 00-D)
NUT,HF,M14-2.0,[10],ZNNI(1111533-00- 1.00 A)
BOLT,HF,M14-2.0x95, 1.00 [109],ZNFL,SMAT(1111522-00-A)
BOLT,TE,M12x45,STL[109],ZNFL[BLCK] 2.00 (1088969-00-B)
Correction: Four Wheel Alignment (Air Suspension) (Adjust Camber Caster Toe)

How's the vibrations on your car? Did they fix that too?

 

[yerEVan]

Maybe if they fix the vibration issue, if related to excessive torque, then maybe they can make it even faster 0-60 and 1/4 mile. Not that I need that, but would be nice in 1/4 mile to smoke anything that rolls. Sub 9 seconds?