Just to verify: is your milling-noise unit a pre-Q model?
(If not, it would be the first Q unit with reported problems so that would be important to know.)
If it is an older unit, escalate. The damage is actually dangerous in the long run.
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Drive Unit Replacement Poll
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(If not, it would be the first Q unit with reported problems so that would be important to know.)
If it is an older unit, escalate. The damage is actually dangerous in the long run.
Original DU developed the "clunk clunk" sound & was replaced with my current version N that has the milling so I have been fortunate to experience both DU sounds, add my balloon squeal from the battery contractors & I have the makings of a Tesla band.
I don't think the milling issue was actually fixed until -Q, so I'm not surprised that you're seeing the issue in a -N.
A little bit of both. There have been no reports, but as someone who has gone through 7 drive unit replacements and now have a -Q, by this point in age and milage, I would have already had a problem with the drive unit and I haven't. I know I'm a sample size of 1, but this -Q has been excellent. I'm hoping it will be my last drive unit.
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InTheShadows
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We had our third unit replaced in late May with a P version (1025598-00-P) . This is the quietest and smoothest motor we have ever had.
fact200
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Just had my first drive unit replaced for the milling noise with a P version. (same as above). 22K miles. Noise first noticed around 16k miles. VIN 51xxx
I have an appointment for my 6th replacement. But at one visit they swapped it out twice. They put in a new one, noticed it was also noisy and swapped it out again. After the next appointment my car will have it's 8th drive unit.
As long as you get a -Q (or later if such a thing exists), I think this will be your last. 5 months and 12k miles on the -Q so far and it's been perfectly quiet. I've never gone 12k miles on a drive unit without starting to hear something, so it's very promising.
fact200
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Considering I just got a P replacement, I'm wondering if any P Model Ss have gotten a Q drivetrain? or any P drivetrains have reported issues?
Cyclone
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It should be listed on your Service Invoice from when they replaced it.
The other way is to hold the voice command button and say "Diagnostics. Drive Unit Revision. Tell it to me now. Service password toenail53."
If it doesn't work the first time, keep trying. Eventually it will.
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