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Need advice: Intermittent metallic rattle after cold start

PistonRoadie40Community StarterSep 4, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorAtlanta
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 8,200 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and it drives normally. Has anyone chased something like this without just replacing random parts? Appreciate any ideas on what to check first.
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DetailNerdCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. Move a coil or plug on the 2024 Rivian R1S if it's cylinder-specific and see whether the code follows. That's the branch I'd chase this week. The universe charges extra for guessing. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
NorthDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Swap the cheap/easy piece first on the 2024 Rivian R1S and see if the fault moves. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. Trying not to diagnose from the couch.
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