Rivian executive acknowledges R1S AC noise problem

[Friscorays]

What is your VIN range for reference to the compressor noise issue?

Some data here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1...toy4Zm3wxX656wr0SVj76Gz0AJGY_3w/viewanalytics

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[SlaterGS]

I am planning to take delivery in couple days and going for pre delivery inspection tomorrow at Dallas SC.

Can someone please help to list out exact steps to re-produce the issue or steps to ensure whether mine has same noise issue or not?

Thanks, Really appreciate the help.

Turning on the AC and letting it sit for a few minutes as @Friscorays suggested wouldn't work in my case if it's been in my garage.
Since you're in Texas I'd suggest asking if they can set it outside for an hour before you come to pick it up. This will require everything to work harder.
Do your external walkaround while it is cooling down and you can listen to it as well as it cools down so you don't have to hop into an oven.

Side question:
Can someone confirm when re-circulation is on or off? I'm not at my R1S or I'd take an actual photo, but here is the manual.

Everyone of my cars has had the following symbol and an obvious light to say that it is on.

On the R1's I believe it is on when that icon is inverted from the above image (ie black background and white vehicle/arrow). Can someone confirm that I'm correct here?

 

[freejack]

On the R1's I believe it is on when that icon is inverted from the above image (ie black background and white vehicle/arrow). Can someone confirm that I'm correct here?

Yes, black means it's enabled. The UI could use some work to make it clearer IMO.

 

[redantpile]

I am planning to take delivery in couple days and going for pre delivery inspection tomorrow at Dallas SC.

Can someone please help to list out exact steps to re-produce the issue or steps to ensure whether mine has same noise issue or not?

Thanks, Really appreciate the help.

It might depend on each vehicle. I made mine do it manually when it was roughly 72 outside and parked in the shade. I just set the temp to Low. Mine does not make the loud noise on it's own, very often. It did do it a few weeks ago when we picked it up from the Hawes location, during the inspection.

 

[Friscorays]

....Since you're in Texas I'd suggest asking if they can set it outside for an hour before you come to pick it up. This will require everything to work harder.....

The Dallas SC delivery area is outdoors and given the weather forecast Tushar should be good to go.

 

[SlaterGS]

The Dallas SC delivery area is outdoors and given the weather forecast Tushar should be good to go.

Ahh that explains it. Should be good then.
My SC was indoor in a controlled environment but even if it were outside it was 50 degrees when I picked up lol

 

[tusharparmar]

Some data here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1...toy4Zm3wxX656wr0SVj76Gz0AJGY_3w/viewanalytics

I believe its not only 18 members of the forum facing this issues. It seems like many are not aware that there is a document available to submit.

 

[tusharparmar]

The Dallas SC delivery area is outdoors and given the weather forecast Tushar should be good to go.

Right, I have specifically asked them to not pre-condition the car for inspection today.

 

[vista1984]

Right, I have specifically asked them to not pre-condition the car for inspection today.

Or if you want, you can accept the car and within a week, do some testing at home
Confirm with them that you can return the car if you find some issues.

 

[tusharparmar]

Or if you want, you can accept the car and within a week, do some testing at home
Confirm with them that you can return the car if you find some issues.

Sure, I am planning to have that discussion for sure because who knows what other issues I may find in 1 week window.

 

[DTown3011]

So after this happened to me for the first time a few days ago, this morning I went to drive my car to the gym at 6am. It was sitting in the garage, unplugged, and the ambient temps were probably 60 degrees - so not hot at all. Right when I pressed the brake pedal to start the truck, it was on Auto 72* A/C, for about 3-5 seconds I got the "mach 5" takeoff sound, accelerator pedal rattling. Truck was not hot at all. It went away after 3-5 seconds.

This has never happened to me before and I have 4,000 miles on the R1T but now has happened twice in the past few days with the compressor "taking off."

 

[ryanfcooper]

Long time lurker first time poster... as other Texans have mentioned it's super hot out but the weed wacker noise is pretty rough. I have a support request in but first Austin appointment is August 4th... (some body panel gaps and other minor things to fix as well). Thought I would share the video. Also noticed the vibration on the accelerator making my leg start to fall asleep.

 

[tusharparmar]

Long time lurker first time poster... as other Texans have mentioned it's super hot out but the weed wacker noise is pretty rough. I have a support request in but first Austin appointment is August 4th... (some body panel gaps and other minor things to fix as well). Thought I would share the video. Also noticed the vibration on the accelerator making my leg start to fall asleep.

Am I mistaken or the weed eater noise went away after 15 seconds? I just heard full wind blow in 2nd half.

 

[r1spvaz]

Mine is now doing the same thing. Here in AZ. goes away if I turn off AC and then turn back on

 

[tusharparmar]

So after this happened to me for the first time a few days ago, this morning I went to drive my car to the gym at 6am. It was sitting in the garage, unplugged, and the ambient temps were probably 60 degrees - so not hot at all. Right when I pressed the brake pedal to start the truck, it was on Auto 72* A/C, for about 3-5 seconds I got the "mach 5" takeoff sound, accelerator pedal rattling. Truck was not hot at all. It went away after 3-5 seconds.

This has never happened to me before and I have 4,000 miles on the R1T but now has happened twice in the past few days with the compressor "taking off."

Weird, this is surpr

The Dallas SC delivery area is outdoors and given the weather forecast Tushar should be good to go.

Bummer, I visited Dallas SC and they kept all next day delivery cars indoor in air-conditioned workshop area.
So I couldn't really replicate the issue.
We did try AC blowing hard for about 10 minutes and very quiet outside and no weed eater (humming) sound noticable except for usual blowing air noise.

In my quick inspection, I found fit and finish pretty good. I am attaching some photos for everyone to review.

Dalton, helped me with inspection and he was sort of trying to convince me that compressor noise is not widespread and it quickly goes away in a minute or two after car is cooler.

He also verbally committed that if there are any, vibrations, wheel balancing or other critical issues then to get it fixed by next week and requested to wait until July for non urgent things like slight panel alignment issue on roof in the back where trunk door meets roof. He did admit that they are heavily loaded with delivery pressure and service tickets until June end.

Overall car looked pretty amazing.

I am planning to test compressor issue tomorrow before delivery if they keep it outside under Sun. Otherwise I will have to wait to try until I get it home.

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