2022 Leaf Start Up Sound?

[ElectriCute]

Perhaps this is normal, I don't know, but when I start it up, there's slight knock knock sound. Is this normal? If it's a generated sound, can it be changed, or eliminated? Thank you.

 

[nlspace]

There are several relays and some big contactors that switch ON when you start the car which make a clackity clack or thumping sound when they get energized. This is just how they work and is normal, no way to stop it from happening.

 

[wwhitney]

How about the intentional startup tune that the original 2011 Leaf played, any easy way to bring that back?

Cheers, Wayne

 

[knightmb]

How about the intentional startup tune that the original 2011 Leaf played, any easy way to bring that back?

Cheers, Wayne

It's gone in the Gen 2 unfortunately.

 

[wwhitney]

It's gone in the Gen 2 unfortunately.

No hidden Easter eggs? No simple after market device that plugs into the 12V accessory port and plays the tune once per power cycle? : - )

Cheers, Wayne

 

[ElectriCute]

There are several relays and some big contactors that switch ON when you start the car which make a clackity clack or thumping sound when they get energized. This is just how they work and is normal, no way to stop it from happening.

That's nice to know that's it's normal. Being new to this vehicle, there's much to know about. Thanks.