MattyK Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 I've got a really deep thrummy vibration through the car (S3) on deceleration through 3000rpm.. the dealer has had the car for a whole week and are about to return it to me as they can't find what's wrong.. The noise disappears if you dip the clutch. I've had 4 new tyres fitted/balanced, they've tried a new rear axle on the car but it's still there... it's driving me mad as I really like the car but can't live with something that's clearly not right. I don't want to have to sell it as it would leave me with a very bad Audi experience. Any ideas? Do I have to escalate this directly to Audi UK to get a solution? Thanks Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Could possibly be the flywheel out of true. Ive heard somehwere before that these have been replaced replaced under warranty by the dealers and has also been stated in their tech bulletins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Matty, for some reason i started looking for these bulletins but couldnt find the right link, but i did come across this link which is american but neverthe less fairly relevent to ur case. The TT suffered from the same problem and had their flywheels replaced see HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted July 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 That's really useful, thanks! Although I can't see the details of the service bulletin, it gives me some ammo to go back to the dealer today and tell him to look through his service manuals again.. If there's anyone out there who has had the same experience, I'd really like to get in touch with them before I bite the bullet and buy another BMW.. I really really don't want to have to do that, but their dealers do at least help out when there is a problem.. MK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halegavin Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Could it be an engine mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted July 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 UPDATE..... I phoned the Audi UK and asked them to investigate.. between their technical dept and the dealer they now reckon that it's INDUCTION noise, and all S3's do it.. yeah righto!!! that's why it disappears when you dip the clutch.. VORSPRUNG DURCH *@$%^"&@@** !! Audi for sale. 00W, Imola Yellow, 24000 miles. Nothing wrong with it except "normal" induction noise. Bids please.. grrrrrrrr..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 woa, hang on a minute Matty, i think u failed to disclose some very important crucial information. IMMOLA yellow !! Hmmmm that explains it all, no wonder ur car is making strange noises. ! Anyway, im pretty sure the crap ur dealer and Hq has told is totally unfounded. There is no way the S3 induction can cause a vibration through the vehicle in decelleration !! By the way Matty where abouts are u located ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 25, 2003 Report Share Posted July 25, 2003 Mine has started doing EXACTLY the same thing I'm trying to ignore it but it won't go away. I'm seriously hoping that it is not the flywheel as I am not in warranty, bit my exhaust is a bit noisier than it used to be so I may start with that as the vibration stops as soon as you touch the throttle - this will no doubt make the exhaust change physical position on its' mounts and stop any contact which may cause vibration. The 20% off Millteck at AmD may help this experiment If it does turn out to be the flywheel then THE ****ER WILL BE SOLD as IIRC it may cost upto £2k to fix. No ta. Let me know how you get on mate, Good luck Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chippiemick Posted July 26, 2003 Report Share Posted July 26, 2003 i had a simillar problem with mine a vibration at around 3000 revs, turned out to be the exhaust, audi sorted it no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted July 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2003 Mo-S3, I'm in Nottingham... Thanks for the other posts guys, I'm now wondering if it is the exhaust as it a boomy, thrummy noise. Don't want to have to pay to put a new exhaust on it though, I'm just moving house and that's a right pain in the wallet... The car's going back to the dealers next week for more experimentation so I'll keep you all informed. MK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3Floyd Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 i had problems with my old Saxo (dont laugh!!). There was an annoying knocking coming from the suspension. every time i took it to the dealer they tried fobbing me off with the old 'its a characteristic of the VTR' rubbish. in the end i asked the service manager to come on a test drive with me first in a brand new VTR and then in mine. He then couldn't argue. Still, they failed to find the cause of the problem so i took it to another dealer and they sorted it straight away - twas a bent anti-roll bar! As for your problem, i'd definately look at the Zorst. make sure the rubber mounts are intact and that its not sitting too close to the body. Also, consider taking it to another dealer for a second opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberSP Posted August 2, 2003 Report Share Posted August 2, 2003 I'm afraid that it's something that many S3's have and it's something concerning the clutch system... If you understand french, this is a very good address: http://www.s3-passion.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted August 19, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 UPDATE: Well, the dealers have had the car twice in the last couple of months for a week each time.. and guess what, the culprit was the dual-mass flywheel all along! They changed it as a last resort (after I'd suggested it two months ago after posting on Tyresmoke and before the car even went in for work). It's really transformed the drivability of the car and my confidence in all things Audi. Thanks for all the comments and advice chaps; this really proves the worth of an internet forum. Matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 19, 2003 Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 Good news chap. What was the bill in the end out of interest? Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted August 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 sorry for the delay, been away.. the bill came to about 15 quid, which was the cost of the fuel I had to put into the rather nice new A4 1.8T Sport they gave me for the week.. otherwise all was covered on the (recently expired) warranty.. as I'd reported it before the warranty ran out and they couldn't find it straight away, it was honoured. My faith in Audi has been restored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 I was actually after what the job cost as they may have told you even though it was covered.. no probs either way. Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK Posted August 27, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Sorry Ben, I've just reviewed the thread and realise now why you were interested in the cost of the job. Unfortunately the dealer didn't tell me, they wouldn't as the labour charge wouldn't have been totted up at that point - they spent far too long faffing about with it. If I was having to get this fixed myself though, firstly I'd ensure it was DEFINITELY the flywheel before shelling out.. let me know yr email address and I'll tell you more details of what the car was doing, you can make your own mind up then. Matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Matty, You have PM. Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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