Rattle persistent since delivery - 22 S Plaid - help

[DaHongfei]

Did a ticket with Service center about a year ago, they said this noise was due to a steering wheel column cover. Recently, I just got the new yoke and was hoping that would fix this, but it didn’t.

SC replaced this and the issue still persist. I brought it back on the last visit and they didn’t even care or look. Does anyone have any experience with this one? Sounds like it’s coming from the front left dash area.


Not too crazy bad but just enough to annoy you from enjoying your car lol

 

[DerbyDave]

That noise IS insignificant, but it would also drive me crazy, at least until I found the source. It could be anything, but it sounds like some unused connector is loose and close to a plastic piece so that it rattles against it while the car is in motion. No easy way to track it down that I can think of.

 

[DaHongfei]

That noise IS insignificant, but it would also drive me crazy, at least until I found the source. It could be anything, but it sounds like some unused connector is loose and close to a plastic piece so that it rattles against it while the car is in motion. No easy way to track it down that I can think of.

I agree on both points ha.

The tech did make sense with the “steering column cover piece” as being sourced. But he replaced it and it didn’t stop it for very long.

It does sound like it’s coming from that area, love my car and just want it quiet

 

[DerbyDave]

I'd try pressing the column covers and other pieces near the noise and see if anything changes or stops it. Hopefully you'll find it before you get the hammer out.

 

[DaHongfei]

I'd try pressing the column covers and other pieces near the noise and see if anything changes or stops it. Hopefully you'll find it before you get the hammer out.

Appreciate it, will keep the thread posted!

 

[Evil EV]

I have that exact sound on my 2021 MS Plaid . I too changed the yoke to a steering wheel. That sounds seems to go away on cold temps and come back on hot days. Agonizing! Would love a solution

 

[DaHongfei]

I have that exact sound on my 2021 MS Plaid . I too changed the yoke to a steering wheel. That sounds seems to go away on cold temps and come back on hot days. Agonizing! Would love a solution

Interesting, mine was a late build 21 December so it makes sense that it’s a common issue I bet.

I don’t notice much improvement in cold weather, but haven’t measured.

When the service tech was showed the noise the first time, he recognized it right away and said that steering wheel column cover should do it.

As with Tesla, that still could be the issue but now they’ve used improved plastics or rubbers that it may stop that. Think I may push for them to replace that piece again.

 

[JPFLX]

Im having the same exact issue with my MX 2023. Its like a rattling in the steering column ...so annoying

 

[DaHongfei]

Im having the same exact issue with my MX 2023. Its like a rattling in the steering column ...so annoying

I can’t figure out what it is. Tesla has moved my appointment out another month, will update if I figure it out with them, but I do not want them taking apart everything. They will do more harm than good unless it’s a simple fix.

 

[IchDochNicht]

Whenever I have to locate a noise that I can't identify, I grab my trusted 3ft piece of garden hose, hold one end to my ear and move the other around the area of the noise. When I hear it the loudest, the hose is pointing to the source. You may need to do multiple passes, as you remove covers that may obstruct the true source.

 

[KLam]

Do you hear the click/clicks at low speed, going over bumps and turning?