DTown3011
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This just started happening to mine. Helpful thread thank you!!
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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)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
Awesome - any idea exactly WHERE they sprayed it?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)
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.Awesome - any idea exactly WHERE they sprayed it?
Thank you!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!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!
yes. there are 4 flaps, a hinge on each side of the flap so 8 total hinges that need lubing.is this hinges inside the grill above the tow hook in front of the car?
Bingo! Had the same thing happen, but they fixed it with lube In 2 min.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.