A4 cab click/knock noise help

STEVIED553 · 03-09-2008, 11:01 AM

Hi all.... HELP !

I have 2 problems i hope you guys can help with !

1. I have a small knock/click noise as i pull away, it also appears on gentle roads at meduim speed, prominant thru 1-3 gears and reverse.
Mechanics have checked and found nothing obvious and i have to "let it develop", buts its driving me MAD .. has anyone has this ?

2. With it being a cab, driving along other than the noise above, my windows squeak in their seals, what is the fix for that.. i thought about Vaseline, but dont want the windows with a greasy line ... how do i get my cake and eat it ???

Thanks in advance.

kite · 04-09-2008, 06:07 PM

halfords do a silicone lubricant spray for the window and roof seals.
No idea on the annoying noise sorry.

PetrolDave · 05-09-2008, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kite

halfords do a silicone lubricant spray for the window and roof seals.

Used it to fix a squeaking driver door window on the wife's car. Took three or four applications before it fixed it, but OK now.

audi_chick · 08-09-2008, 10:02 AM

I had possibly a similar noise ..... eventually (and after 9 months of investigation!!!!!) it was decided the problem had been the 2 bolts holding the brake calipers in position moving too much ..... relatively cheap to fix! Got rid of the car so not sure if it was successful, but worth a look rather than the more expensive routes (check out my old posts if you have time!) Good luck

zeratul · 09-09-2008, 03:34 PM

Not sure about the knocking I'm afraid.

I would steer clear of the vaseline as this has been known to damage the rubber. The above are correct - A silicone gel is the way to go if you want to apply anything on the rubber without harming it. (Used it to seal my MR2 T-Bar roof in the winter!)

STEVIED553 · 09-09-2008, 08:17 PM

Thanks Guys.. Will look into Halfords.

The noise is similar to that of pulling your tongue from the top of your mouth... i now picture people doing it ! ha ha.

I wish , wish it would stop !

audi_chick · 10-09-2008, 11:40 AM

just a thought - u didn't buy my old one???

'05 3.0 s-line silver sold via Canterbury this yr aka the yellow and shaped like a piece of fruit one???

Hmmmmm ......

STEVIED553 · 10-09-2008, 08:24 PM

Nope!

Originally came from Perth Audi. And is Black.

Will check for signs of Cut'N'shut and yellow spray though !

SD :0

03-09-2008, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
STEVIED553 stranger Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	A4 cab click/knock noise help Hi all.... HELP ! I have 2 problems i hope you guys can help with ! 1. I have a small knock/click noise as i pull away, it also appears on gentle roads at meduim speed, prominant thru 1-3 gears and reverse. Mechanics have checked and found nothing obvious and i have to "let it develop", buts its driving me MAD .. has anyone has this ? 2. With it being a cab, driving along other than the noise above, my windows squeak in their seals, what is the fix for that.. i thought about Vaseline, but dont want the windows with a greasy line ... how do i get my cake and eat it ??? Thanks in advance.

04-09-2008, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
kite Can't Type Fast Enough Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: there or there abouts Posts: 2,718	halfords do a silicone lubricant spray for the window and roof seals. No idea on the annoying noise sorry. __________________ B6 2.5 TDIQS leather/alcantara heated fronts,front and rear PDC,xenons, dipping rear view and wing mirrors, chilled glove box, cruise, interior lightpack, rear blinds,RNS-E, sunroof, storage pack, silver mirror caps,

08-09-2008, 10:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
audi_chick Ford Ka Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nr Maidstone Posts: 59	I had possibly a similar noise ..... eventually (and after 9 months of investigation!!!!!) it was decided the problem had been the 2 bolts holding the brake calipers in position moving too much ..... relatively cheap to fix! Got rid of the car so not sure if it was successful, but worth a look rather than the more expensive routes (check out my old posts if you have time!) Good luck __________________ Let me know if I say anything to offend you - I may wish to offend you again

10-09-2008, 11:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
audi_chick Ford Ka Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nr Maidstone Posts: 59	just a thought - u didn't buy my old one??? '05 3.0 s-line silver sold via Canterbury this yr aka the yellow and shaped like a piece of fruit one??? Hmmmmm ...... __________________ Let me know if I say anything to offend you - I may wish to offend you again

09-09-2008, 03:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
zeratul stranger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Posts: 4	Not sure about the knocking I'm afraid. I would steer clear of the vaseline as this has been known to damage the rubber. The above are correct - A silicone gel is the way to go if you want to apply anything on the rubber without harming it. (Used it to seal my MR2 T-Bar roof in the winter!)

09-09-2008, 08:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
STEVIED553 stranger Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	Thanks Guys.. Will look into Halfords. The noise is similar to that of pulling your tongue from the top of your mouth... i now picture people doing it ! ha ha. I wish , wish it would stop !

10-09-2008, 08:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
STEVIED553 stranger Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	Nope! Originally came from Perth Audi. And is Black. Will check for signs of Cut'N'shut and yellow spray though ! SD :0