-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Model Y Alignment & Anxiety-Triggering-Angles on the Steering Wheel
- Thread starter ACRei
- Start date
Ah, leaning not on my own understanding --- the alignment could technically be correct now, hypothetically speaking, but the steering wheel could still be off? Aside from the aesthetic and the slight off balance triggering my anxiety, would it cause any actual issue for the vehicle?
Yes that’s correct. Imagine the steering wheel can be removed and reinstalled in any orientation without changing your alignment. No issues
Just an update:
I spoke with my service advisor who directed me towards an exceptionally knowledgable tech. The tech reviewed my alignment sheet. Resultantly, I'll be visiting the service center again. The tech said you were right, @fiehlsport , the camber on the front driver-side is far too negative. They're also re-evaluating the caster since there's a discrepancy for the left vs right. On autosteer, the steering wheel has a slight bias to the left (instead of the original right), so that's getting checked out too.
It's not ideal to have to go back twice. But to be honest the service advisor and the tech were great & accommodating; they are making this experience easy and pleasant.
I spoke with my service advisor who directed me towards an exceptionally knowledgable tech. The tech reviewed my alignment sheet. Resultantly, I'll be visiting the service center again. The tech said you were right, @fiehlsport , the camber on the front driver-side is far too negative. They're also re-evaluating the caster since there's a discrepancy for the left vs right. On autosteer, the steering wheel has a slight bias to the left (instead of the original right), so that's getting checked out too.
It's not ideal to have to go back twice. But to be honest the service advisor and the tech were great & accommodating; they are making this experience easy and pleasant.
fiehlsport
Tire Guy
I showed up at the second appointment. A different service advisor greeted me. They called a lead tech to help us both. They went over my alignment sheet. We went for a test drive and they concluded everything was fine and within spec. I accepted it and moved on.
However, that afternoon, I got a call from my first service advisor and she didn't feel satisfied with just a test drive. She felt I needed a full evaluation and wanted my MYP back on the alignment machine. I highly respected the effort and tbh I appreciated her thoroughness because having the alignment redone would give me peace of mind.
Luckily, the service center is 10 min from my office so I went back a 3rd time. My first service advisor even gave me a loaner vehicle. From experience with my Model 3, I know service centers are more stringent with giving out uber credits or loaning another Tesla. The same knowledgeable tech that I spoke of in another post took over my service appointment and completed the alignment with the shop lead. The lead tech from the 2nd appointment did tell me that service center can't adjust the camber in the front. But the other tech knew it could still be adjusted. I need to grab my new alignment sheet and I'll post it here tomorrow, but long story short, the front left camber, formerly sitting at -1.30°, is now closer to the proper limits.
I know the service center gets a lock of negative attention. But I guess it's really about who helps you and also following up with the results.
However, that afternoon, I got a call from my first service advisor and she didn't feel satisfied with just a test drive. She felt I needed a full evaluation and wanted my MYP back on the alignment machine. I highly respected the effort and tbh I appreciated her thoroughness because having the alignment redone would give me peace of mind.
Luckily, the service center is 10 min from my office so I went back a 3rd time. My first service advisor even gave me a loaner vehicle. From experience with my Model 3, I know service centers are more stringent with giving out uber credits or loaning another Tesla. The same knowledgeable tech that I spoke of in another post took over my service appointment and completed the alignment with the shop lead. The lead tech from the 2nd appointment did tell me that service center can't adjust the camber in the front. But the other tech knew it could still be adjusted. I need to grab my new alignment sheet and I'll post it here tomorrow, but long story short, the front left camber, formerly sitting at -1.30°, is now closer to the proper limits.
I know the service center gets a lock of negative attention. But I guess it's really about who helps you and also following up with the results.
fiehlsport
Tire Guy
Lucky!!
By any chance did they tell you how they got the camber closer to the correct spec?
Do you know if they offer Uber credits or loaner vehicles at this location? I went to Buena Park SC, but they were out of loaners and informed me that they no longer provide Uber credits. Thank you.
