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What’s making noise in my front bumper area while parked?

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This just started happening to mine. Helpful thread thank you!!
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It sounds like it's an easy fix, but Rivian mobile service is going to come out June 8th to check it out. I'm not in a rush to fix now that I know it's not serious, and maybe this will help to get them to release a service bulletin or something on the topic. I would have scheduled it for earlier but they're only in my area once a week and I'm going to France for a couple weeks in the next month for work
Update - tech just came and sprayed WD40 dry lube on it, problem is solved. (https://www.homedepot.com/p/WD-40-S...icant-with-Smart-Straw-Spray-300059/204960991)
 

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following - it's happening here as well. I do not want to drive into Brooklyn again if there is a DIY option!
 
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Awesome - any idea exactly WHERE they sprayed it?
There are 4 hinges, directly accessible through the thin front grill. If you look into that grill and lock / unlock the car, you should see the flaps moving and probably hear the hinges creaking.
 

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There are 4 hinges, directly accessible through the thin front grill. If you look into that grill and lock / unlock the car, you should see the flaps moving and probably hear the hinges creaking.
Thank you!
 

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There are 4 hinges, directly accessible through the thin front grill. If you look into that grill and lock / unlock the car, you should see the flaps moving and probably hear the hinges creaking.
Thanks for posting this. Did the fix last night. Super easy to see / find once you know where to look. Took me all of 30 seconds to lock and unlock the car several times while I sprayed. No more squeak!
 

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Thanks for posting this. Did the fix last night. Super easy to see / find once you know where to look. Took me all of 30 seconds to lock and unlock the car several times while I sprayed. No more squeak!

is this hinges inside the grill above the tow hook in front of the car?
 

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is this hinges inside the grill above the tow hook in front of the car?
yes. there are 4 flaps, a hinge on each side of the flap so 8 total hinges that need lubing.
 

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There are a set of louvers behind the bumper that allow fresh air to flow through a radiator that is located behind the louvers. If you take it in for Service they will lube them or you can get some dry lube and do it yourself.
Bingo! Had the same thing happen, but they fixed it with lube In 2 min.
 

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Thank you all for this post and helpful responses. My R1T just started doing this a few days ago and it was at first pretty concerning then kind of ridiculous sounding. Glad it’s an easy fix.
 

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Squeaking sounds coming from the hinges behind the front grill are now gone after spraying the WD-40 with PTFE. it’s a great product. I just found a few other uses around the house for it.
 

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My 2.5 month old R1S started doing this earlier this week. Sure enough, sprayed a little silicon on the aero flap joints and it cleared up. Thanks for saving me a service ticket!
 

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Finally an issue posted here that I'm not having.
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