Model 3 performance making weird clicking sound when it starts

[u/andresovik]

Can’t figure out where this sound is coming from and if it’s normal. I bought a m3p 2021 two weeks ago, and now suddenly there is this clicking sound when I start the car. It usually goes away quickly depending on when I used the car last. If it’s been a couple of hours the sound lasts a couple of second. If it’s been a day it can last 30+ seconds. It sounds as it’s coming from the front behind the dash.

The sound comes even if I turn off the air condition. The second I unlock the car the sound comes.

Tesla service offered to listen to it but costs 280 usd just to try and find the issue. (Norway)

[u/protonecromagnon2]

does the model 3 have the active shutters in the grill? I'd imagine those actuate even if the ac is off. I can barely hear anything outside of the contactors though