2 or 3 layers, and it makes it a bit harder to close. Just slam the seat back in place.
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Refreshed Model S - rear seat rattle
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Wrap 1 1/2 times to cover all metal . Wrap 1 piece of tape for the top and each side of the ring. It does not need multiple layers. That way the seats close easily.
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WilliamG
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Yep had to do it myself on my 2021 and 2022. The creaking was crazy on the 2022, - even worse than the 2021 made a year before. So much for improvements…
After driving around for about an hour tonight testing things, I am wiling to admit that I have a rattle but is not the seat back. Even with both seats down, it is still rattling.
It seems more like a loose wire in the framing somewhere. Tesla is going to have fun figuring that one out. It is faint with the seat up, but ever so clear with the seat down.
It seems more like a loose wire in the framing somewhere. Tesla is going to have fun figuring that one out. It is faint with the seat up, but ever so clear with the seat down.
JeffR
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I had the same bolster issue with my 22 MS. The rattle was annoying and a little research revealed the bolster was loose. I firmly pressed it in toward the body frame and that resolved the problem. Unfortunately, it has recurred a few months later. Wedging some cloth behind the rear bottom portion of bolster stopped the noise, but is not a viable long-term fix. I'm guessing the clip is defective and I will address it with Tesla during my next service visit.
Like so many others, I've also experienced rear seat rattles. The Tesla SC in Carlsbad, CA adjusted the latches. So far, their fix is holding up after two months.
lbowroom
Plaid, white on black, CF, 8/27/21, Track Pack
Has anyone had intermittent seat latch squeaking (like two rubber or metal objects rubbing against each other), esp when going over bumps.
Feel like it happened after I used felt tape on the U bar.
I do, only over really hard bumps. I thought the felt tape fixed it but now I feel like it's maybe the seat bottom in the rear. Doesn't seem to do it much if someone is sitting in the back so it's been harder to track down.
Yea my has an intermittent clicking sound and/or high pitch “squeak”. I think it’s something with the latch as it doesn’t sound when the seat is folded, but who knows, could also be the bench. Also don’t hear it when someone is sitting in the back.
WilliamG
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Yep mine too. I found wedging a cloth in between the bolster and the seat has helped remove the noise. Using tape/felt tape didn’t fix it for me.
Same experience. I had my car in for Service a couple weeks ago and asked them about it and there was no fix.
Reached out to my service center and they messaged back saying “Hello Maaz we have not gotten any new updates on the rattles all we can offer at the time is to put more tape on the rattle.”
I’ve only used electrical tape so far, tomorrow I’m going to be adding gaffers tape and foam as well.
I’ve only used electrical tape so far, tomorrow I’m going to be adding gaffers tape and foam as well.
WilliamG
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Yeah, it still rattles with them down. I'll have to have service look at it again.
Check the fabric material that goes from middle of the lift gate and up the sides. Bang on it and see if it is secure. My service center found that two of the clips were broken and replaced it. While it did not solve the rattle I am after, it was just another noise I was hearing.
What I am about 90% sure is the source of a loud thudding I am hearing is the seat back of the middle and drives side rear seats. Going over bumpy roads (basically everywhere) and speed bumps makes the worst thud. Problem is, it never happens with the tech in the car. There is now a metal squeaking from the car rear as well.
I tell every tech that while I absolutely love this car, it is the absolute worst car for noises, rattles, squeaks, etc.
I had a metallic squeaking over bumps. Put a couple drips of wd-40 down the posts of the rear headrest and I haven’t heard it in the last few trips. Hopefully that was all it was.
I too am overly sensitive to interior noises but I came from a 2019 Audi RS5 I had ordered new and was extremely disappointed by the noises that made as well from day 1. Modern cars with tight fitting plastics just aren’t as quiet as they used to be…at least that is what makes me feel a little better when remembering what they cost.
Mobile service and I believe we found and he fixed the source of this. Was basically the fact that the rear seat was not attached. Tech was able to lift the seat about three to four inches at the 60/40 split. WAY more secure and will test more thoroughly tomorrow. However, it seems to be fixed for good.
Now on to figure out where the next squeaks and rattles are coming from.
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