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Is this metallic banging noise normal?

My model 3 will make a noise around 10-30 mins into a drive. It’s similar to the sound an oven tray or heater makes as they reach a certain temperature. Like a sort of metal gong noise.

It sounds like it’s directly below the front seats and I can feel it in my feet.

I’ve so far assumed it was something getting up to temp or a pump turning on. But I can’t see anything about it online.

Posted Jul 8, 2023, 10:13 AM UTC

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BidAccomplished4641•

I’ve heard that while supercharging, and have read that it’s normal. Never while driving.

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Cedo263•

https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_us/GUID-AA58ED67-9C93-4EE6-8B19-9FDABE018787.htm

[This sound comes from the floor of your vehicle (where the HV Battery is located) and occurs when the metal components in your vehicle's HV Battery naturally expand or contract to accommodate ambient temperature changes.]

It’s under normal operating sounds when supercharging. Car does the same sound when driving sometimes if the battery is coldish and/or driving hard (pulling power or regening).

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fetchitOP•

Thanks!

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