S_line682 Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Hi, I've had my A4 56 plate 2.0Tdi s line multi-tronic for just over a year now and noticed that when my steering is full locked it makes a knocking sound as if I am running over something, this normally only happens when I start the car on a cold day, I did notice it last year but did not have the time to take it back in or ask. Has anybody else experienced this? And would you say it was covered by the warranty if I were to book it in. All advice would be greatly appreciated as I’ve not had much experience of how the warranty works. Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 hi mate, the steering rack thingy is a known issue. i've never arsed getting it sorted. mines an 06 plate cab and it does it on full lock when the wheel is turned to the right, but not the left. its most annoying in NCP car parks as you typically have to turn right to go up. so by the 9th floor its doing your head in!! Audi chester did say theyd look at it for me under warranty, but i dont like not having my car, so have never had it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_line682 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Ok, mines the same, just doing it when you turn to the right, might just get them to take a look when i next take it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLoskot Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 this sounds like very similar to whats up with my car. Is it only on the B7 as mine is a B6? Is this going to cause a problem long term? Whats involved in getting it sorted? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I had mine sorted out, a 2.4 B6 cab , back in 2003. Same problem and I had to have a new steering rack under warranty. Something to do with the hydraulic pipes not being able to transfer fluid quickly enough around the system which effectively causes the groaning sound under certain full lock situations. The problem originated on the B6, not sure if it is associated to the heavier engine B6s but I thought Audi had sorted the problem on the B7, obviously not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 MIne had a similar problem (2004 B6) replaced a 'worn' driveshaft ( about 13k miles! ) then they tried a lower suspension arm and that seemed to be better ....but it still feels a bit odd sometimes on full right lock. At first MOT the tester found that one of the front ARB bolts was missing....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_line682 Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Ok, looks like i'm going to have to book mine in and get them to fix it under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedan Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 I've been having a similar issue, but the noise is there all the time. Turns out my fan belt tensioner was knackered, and I needed a new one plus I had the belt swapped, although I went through a few belts and now just about to replace the tensioner for a genuine Audi one as I still have the problem. Didn't realise a drive belt could make such a horrendous noise!!! I hope this new one sorts it, otherwise I am getting seriously worried its my rack. How do I know if its the rack or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_line682 Posted November 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Will this be covered under the warranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 It should be, but when you get it booked in, tell the service desk that you would expect it to be covered by the warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_line682 Posted December 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Booked for Thursday, theres also seems to be a bit of a squeeking sound in the suspention when i go over bumps and pot holes, does anybody know if i mention this will it be covered under warranty. I'm not entirely sure what the warranty does and doesn't cover. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdearauj Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 I have a A4 2002 and am out of warranty. Have the same clicking noise when turning right, happens mostly in NCP car parks as stated. Has anybody had this issue fixed out of warranty and what sort of costs did you have? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kite Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I have a A4 2002 and am out of warranty. Have the same clicking noise when turning right, happens mostly in NCP car parks as stated. Has anybody had this issue fixed out of warranty and what sort of costs did you have? Thanks [/ QUOTE ] Clicking noise could be a CV joint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdearauj Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I have a A4 2002 and am out of warranty. Have the same clicking noise when turning right, happens mostly in NCP car parks as stated. Has anybody had this issue fixed out of warranty and what sort of costs did you have? Thanks [/ QUOTE ] Clicking noise could be a CV joint [/ QUOTE ] So can i assume that is bad news? Sorry don't know much about CV Joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kite Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I have a A4 2002 and am out of warranty. Have the same clicking noise when turning right, happens mostly in NCP car parks as stated. Has anybody had this issue fixed out of warranty and what sort of costs did you have? Thanks [/ QUOTE ] Clicking noise could be a CV joint [/ QUOTE ] So can i assume that is bad news? Sorry don't know much about CV Joints. [/ QUOTE ] Best to get it checked out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liaqat Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Does the knocking only appear when you press the accelerator ? Try a tight right turn with no power (ie press the clutch once the car is moving at a reasonable speed then do the turn with the clutch still pressed). If it's a CV (constant-velocity) joint you shouldnt hear anything. Worn joints usually only click when you put power through them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicblue Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 [ QUOTE ] hi mate, the steering rack thingy is a known issue. i've never arsed getting it sorted. mines an 06 plate cab and it does it on full lock when the wheel is turned to the right, but not the left. its most annoying in NCP car parks as you typically have to turn right to go up. so by the 9th floor its doing your head in!! Audi chester did say theyd look at it for me under warranty, but i dont like not having my car, so have never had it fixed. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah mine too, right lock only and it feels like I have run over something....I'll get it booked in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engbrooks Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 I think we may have strayed from the subject as it regards the knocking noise on B6 or B7 Audi's. I have owned a B5 RS4 for the past 8 years and have never experienced this problem in the 77 thousands miles that I have had it. (That despite having over 560 bhp!) Unfortunately I also run a B7 1.8T, and the noise it make on full lock is unacceptable. I too found all the anti-roll bar nuts loose, however having tightened them back, the noise is even louder! As someone previously outlined, it only happens when full lock is applied (to both left and right). The sound is a distinctive knock, or clunk, loud enough to make you exit the car to see if anything has fallen off. The lower stabilizer arms bushed do look slightly worn, so I intend to order and replace them. (I say 'slightly' as I can only see surface crack.) I have ruled out the suspension mountings as the four link suspension enables the shock absorber to stay stationary (ie it does not rotate as in a McPherson suspension arrangement). When it does knock on the drivers (right hand) side, you can actually feel it just under your right foot. Has anyone have any clues or experiences with repairing this defect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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