Window noise.

[duanra]

Hello,

When i roll down and up my front windows, it makes a horrible sound a bit like when you scratch a black board with your nail..
Or dental work !!!!!
My car is going for service next week for that. Did anyone encounter this issue ?

 

[tlr1000]

My front driver's side does the same but only when wet. After completely drying out there is no noise. If your car is going in for service, ask what they are doing to remedy the problem. A Tesla tech said they will sometimes apply wax to the window which can help but as soon as the wax wears off (week or two) the noise comes back. Don't accept that as a solution.

My other 3 windows are normal.

 

[duanra]

Thanks for the feedback.
It is weird because mine started to do it after being exposed to an ice storm.
Now it does it when the car is in warm place (garage). So yes, it might have to do with humidity. Also i was guessing it could be some sand, dust got in there when the ice melted ?

So how did you get yours fixed, beside the wax job ?

 

[Whoster69]

That is one of the things that concerns me about a frameless window design.

 

[tlr1000]

Thanks for the feedback.
It is weird because mine started to do it after being exposed to an ice storm.
Now it does it when the car is in warm place (garage). So yes, it might have to do with humidity. Also i was guessing it could be some sand, dust got in there when the ice melted ?

So how did you get yours fixed, beside the wax job ?

I haven't had time to bring mine in to service yet. I suspect the only way to truly fix the problem is a new seal.

That is one of the things that concerns me about a frameless window design.

I think it's more of a quality issue than being frameless. I've had (and have) other cars with frameless windows from mid 90's and early 2000's and the frameless windows have never made any noise.

 

[duanra]

The mobile service is supposed to come to fix it. So i'll report what happened.

 

[duanra]

Ok, so mobile service came and wax it. The thing is since the car was sitting in a garage for a while, the problem was gone.
However the mobile guy was very knowledgeable and took time to answrr all my questions
A very good service.

 

[tlr1000]

Ok, so mobile service came and wax it. The thing is since the car was sitting in a garage for a while, the problem was gone.
However the mobile guy was very knowledgeable and took time to answrr all my questions
A very good service.

Thanks for the update. I think the standard fix by Tesla for this known issue is wax. Although it does works, it is a very temporary bandaid solution and not a true fix. The mobile guy I dealt with was also very pleasant and knowledgable but at the end of the day they are bound by "fixes" prescribed by Tesla itself even though they likely know that something like wax will not be an effective long-term solution for this issue.

 

[Magnets!]

wax the seal? What kind of wax?

 

[duanra]

I don't know what kind of wax.

 

[Vintre]

I have the same issue on one window when it is wet.

I started a thread but no action.

Squeaky Window and Windshield Wipers

My Service appointment is February 25. Will also report back if they find anything.

Vin

 

[duanra]

For me, the appointment with the mobile guy was also a great opportunity to ask questions to a knowledgeable person. It is not something you can do elsewhere.

 

[tlr1000]

wax the seal? What kind of wax?

Wax the external side of the glass that squeaks. Likely any wax will get immediate results but depending on durability of the wax it will determine how long it will last. I'm curious to know of a ceramic coating would do the trick.

 

[Magnets!]

Wax the external side of the glass that squeaks. Likely any wax will get immediate results but depending on durability of the wax it will determine how long it will last. I'm curious to know of a ceramic coating would do the trick.

wax comes in many forms. Are we talking about car wax for example?

 

[duanra]

Anyhow the car was exposed to the snow again and the noise started again. So i'm going to contact the sc again and try to have them replace the seal or something.
What's happening is as soon as the car spends enough time in a dry place the noise stops since the water evaporates, but if you expose the car to snow and ice again....

 

[tlr1000]

wax comes in many forms. Are we talking about car wax for example?

Definitely not ear wax for example...lol. Yes, car wax. Specifically I used Optimum brand car wax which is in a spray format. It's very slick and leaves a very slippery finish which helps with the noise. But as I've said before, it's not a solution bit only temporary bandaid.

 

[tlr1000]

Anyhow the car was exposed to the snow again and the noise started again. So i'm going to contact the sc again and try to have them replace the seal or something.
What's happening is as soon as the car spends enough time in a dry place the noise stops since the water evaporates, but if you expose the car to snow and ice again....

And I bet if you try wax again it will go away momentarily. Keep us posted on what happens.

 

[duanra]

I will.

 

[tlr1000]

Merci beaucoup monsieur.

 

[duanra]

Ok, i made an appointment with the Montreal service center. They are hoing to do a leak check and also check on connection issue and charging issue.
The other day charging stopped, and I couldn't start it again with the app. I had to go back to the car to do it.