Strange Sensations: Accelerator Pedal Vibrations

[Marchin_MTB]

Is this happening to anyone? I am driving along in the rain and constantly feel a vibration, let’s call it a nudge, coming through the accelerator pedal. It feels strange and is certainly distracting. Then I notice that this vibration is in tune with the windshield wiper cycle! In other words I feel the vibration whenever the wipers come up and stop. Really curious to know if there is a way to reduce this or if it’s “normal”

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[odingrey]

Yup, get the same on mine.

 

[R1Sky Business]

Is this happening to anyone? I am driving along in the rain and constantly feel a vibration, let’s call it a nudge, coming through the accelerator pedal. It feels strange and is certainly distracting. Then I notice that this vibration is in tune with the windshield wiper cycle! In other words I feel the vibration whenever the wipers come up and stop. Really curious to know if there is a way to reduce this or if it’s “normal”

Doesn't sound normal

 

[godfodder0901]

I have it as well.

 

[Shzeph]

I’ve noticed that since Day 1. I think the lack of engine vibration means you feel any other motors working, including the windshield wiper one

 

[Akay07]

Me too

 

[Budman]

I feel it. A person on a different thread a few weeks ago said it is because the air conditioner compressor is right on the bulkhead wall by the accelerator pedal. We are feeling the air conditioner compressor run?

 

[Marchin_MTB]

I do feel it when the compressor kicks on as well but it’s sporadic. The wipers are more annoying IMO because you feel them constantly and at regular intervals. Doesn’t rain very much here so it took me a while to notice.

it does make me wonder since even small vibrations seem to travel so readily up the pedal, what this might mean for the “tock”. But that’s a topic for a different thread.

 

[rohobono]

I've noticed some excess vibration, especially at higher speeds and on rougher pavement. My wipers were off most of the time though. I mostly felt it through the steering wheel but also slightly through the seat and accelerator pedal.

 

[JGard18]

Just picked up my truck yesterday, just as a big t-storm rolled through. I noticed this behavior as well. It's a little annoying, but not the end of the world

 

[Marchin_MTB]

Just picked up my truck yesterday, just as a big t-storm rolled through. I noticed this behavior as well. It's a little annoying, but not the end of the world

I agree, maybe I can chalk it up to mildly annoying and “quirky” . Though if it’s possible, through software, to make the wipers slow down as they reach their upright position rather than stopping abruptly, that would definitely improve experience.

P.S. congrats on your new truck!

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