We can now confirm how to fix this audio issue, as it’s caused by an aftermarket audio kit from Hansshow that unlocked dormant speakers in the entry Model 3. Canadian Tesla North reader Jim told us his Model 3 RWD no longer has muffled audio after his Hansshow audio kit was removed after taking it into a Tesla service center.
Tesla technicians did some troubleshooting then proceeded to disconnect the aftermarket audio kit’s wiring splice and reverted the connections back to the factory settings. They also conducted several tests and checks, according to his invoice shared with Tesla North:
The customer was billed a total of CAD $588.00 before tax, broken down into multiple components:
It’s worth pointing out Jim didn’t get an option to not proceed with the fix. Tesla just did the work and then said here’s your final invoice.
This is an expensive fix as Tesla doesn’t cover issues affected by third-party add-ons. If you are dealing with this problem on a Model 3 RWD, you may want to seek a third party that helped you install the kit to reverse and remove the latter.
What’s interesting about this muffled audio issue is some people who are dealing with the problem—don’t have a Hansshow audio kit installed. But it’s clear the add-on does cause the muffled audio issue after the latest software update has been applied.
Are you dealing with any audio issues in your Model 3 RWD right now?
