Sounds like I am driving a souped-up Honda Civic

AkalStation · Apr 9, 2014

Resolved by Tesla. Drive Unit Replaced with New One

Chris Naps · Apr 9, 2014

Explaining the sound is one thing, but it would be best if you captured a video at different speed and maybe one of us can pinpoint the problem. I've never heard that sound and I've driven fast before, well probably all of us had a little fun driving fast. There is definitely a problem.

Todd Burch · Apr 9, 2014

Doesn't sound normal to me. Mine is pretty quiet at 90+. Perhaps there's an issue with the bearings? When i'm going that fast I only hear wind noise, mostly.

AkalStation · Apr 9, 2014

Resolved

Seven7 · Apr 9, 2014

What kind of tires did your car come with? Still using those same tires?

AkalStation · Apr 9, 2014

Resolved

Zapped · Apr 9, 2014

Todd Burch said:
Doesn't sound normal to me. Mine is pretty quiet at 90+. Perhaps there's an issue with the bearings? When i'm going that fast I only hear wind noise, mostly.

I had a similar noise that turned out to be a rear wheel bearing. Technician used a stethoscope to find it.

Chris Naps · Apr 9, 2014

AkalStation said:
Here is a video I took. Underneath the wind noise you'll hear a soft humming or droning, that is the sound. My girlfriend was holding the phone (and not with the microphone in the right direction) which is why I don't think it's very loud. At the 13 seconds into the video, when she turns the phone's microphone towards the back of the car, you'll hear it get louder till she moves the phone back to the microphone pointing towards the windshield. It stinks because the sound is WAY louder in person when you are in the car than what this video is portraying. I'm going to try to take a better video tomorrow.

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Thanks for the video AkalStation.

Two questions, did you buy the car off Home Depot's lot and if so are you sure you did not purchase the lawn mower package rather than a Tesla certified vehicle? I am just kidding. This is definitely not normal. I would suggest it being the tires / road, but you would notice a difference immediately if you drove on another road. Do you slow down faster than normal??? If you accelerate quickly does your motor make a noise? And it might be a problem with one of the rear wheels.

Seven7 · Apr 9, 2014

My best guess would be tire roar, but it's impossible to tell from a video (of any type). I'm sure Tesla will take care of you and this will blow over.

viet658 · Apr 11, 2014

I had a similar problem and the service center replaced the drive train. Went away for a few months but it's back now and louder than before. Almost sounds like the car has an exhaust.
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