I have a 2017 Model S 100D. Fairly quiet vehicle except clicking noise on rough roads at slow speeds. Took it to Tesla and they think its somewhere inside the dashboard. They gave me an estimate for $800 to re-seat dashboard top pad and replace defrost mesh grill etc. Interestingly, the day it rains or car goes through carwash, the noise goes away for a day. I told this to Tesla but it didn't change their opinion. I am wondering if the problem is somewhere outside the car given that water takes away the noise. A non-tesla EV repair shop told me that ‘front upper control arm’ is loose. I am concerned that after spending $800, the noise still might not go away. Also, I wonder if I’ll end up with a new noise/rattle afterwards.
Thoughts on how shall I address this issue?
Video/Audio of the noise here. .
Thoughts on how shall I address this issue?
Video/Audio of the noise here. .