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Model 3 and Y Seat Belt Adjuster Rattle Fix

By  |  September 09, 2020

From what we've seen on the forums and video comments, a lot of Model 3's and now Model Y's have a minor rattle coming from the seat belt adjuster area on the driver's side. It typically only happens when the seat belt is in the bottom position and you're on a rougher road, but it is an annoying buzz right in the driver's ear.

After Tesla failed to fix it on our Model 3, I made several attempts with felt tape (paid link) in various places, but I'm happy to report I've finally resolved it for good. The fix is pretty easy and only takes a few minutes.

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A picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes there's no substitute for a video, so check out the procedure here.

 

Matthew Budraitis

Engineer, product designer, co-founder of EveryAmp, and a dedicated fan of EVs, technology, 3D printing, and making.

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