2006 A3 2.0T - loud engine tapping noise help! (video link inside)
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2006 A3 2.0T - loud engine tapping noise help! (video link inside)
I recently bought a 2006 A3 2.0T, build date is 06/05.
The car is from Arizona but I live in NJ, I never brought it to the dealer here.
Original warranty expires 12/31/09.
It has 31,000 miles on it.
1) Is this noise normal?
2) What is it?
3) If it's not normal, Will it be covered under the warranty?
I have a feeling the dealership will try to avoid the repair it since the warranty will expire soon and the check engine light is not on.
Any advice on what I should do?
Thanks all for you help it's greatly appreciated!
I posted the video in 2 formats in case one does not work.
http://www.automatedvps.com/joe/a3tap/a3tap.divx
http://www.automatedvps.com/joe/a3tap/a3tap.wmv
Thanks again for the help.
Joe
The car is from Arizona but I live in NJ, I never brought it to the dealer here.
Original warranty expires 12/31/09.
It has 31,000 miles on it.
1) Is this noise normal?
2) What is it?
3) If it's not normal, Will it be covered under the warranty?
I have a feeling the dealership will try to avoid the repair it since the warranty will expire soon and the check engine light is not on.
Any advice on what I should do?
Thanks all for you help it's greatly appreciated!
I posted the video in 2 formats in case one does not work.
http://www.automatedvps.com/joe/a3tap/a3tap.divx
http://www.automatedvps.com/joe/a3tap/a3tap.wmv
Thanks again for the help.
Joe
#2
It sounds like the injectors...
They're high-pressure injectors so they make sounds like a diesel engine. You might want to let a service guy listen to it and see if it's lounder than it's supposed to be.
#3
Thank you for the information. I'm glad to hear that it's a normal sound. I'll have them check it out and now I'll trust them more if they tell me it's normal.
#5
Good information. I've often noticed that with mine and wondered if I should have it checked out but I think I remember it from Day 1 (bought mine new) and it runs great....thanks!
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