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03-10-2016, 04:54 PM
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Posted By Xylar5

The noise has been around for some time and it is...

The noise has been around for some time and it is not limited to the Q5.

We are at about 6 months without any more noise after the lube job.

Hopefully these work :)
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12-21-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,975
Posted By Xylar5

Steering Wheel Noise Solved?

I know that this is an old post, but I thought that I would update it.

I took the car in for an early 25k service in Sept.
I described what we were experiencing to the service advisor. ...
09-08-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,741
Posted By Xylar5

Same here.

Same here.
08-04-2015, 10:14 AM
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Views: 7,079
Posted By Xylar5

We just got back from a trip also with 2 adults...

We just got back from a trip also with 2 adults and closer to 300 lbs of stuff. From Texas to Louisiana we averaged 25.3 (calculated) with the cruise set on 77 mph.

We only got 23 mpg coming back...
08-04-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,975
Posted By Xylar5

So two weeks after adjusting the steering column,...

So two weeks after adjusting the steering column, the noise has returned. Not as bad or often this time, but still there.

We are due for the 25K service soon, so I will have them look at it...
08-04-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 939
Posted By Xylar5

Only once. When there was a screw in the tire.

Only once. When there was a screw in the tire.
07-22-2015, 03:00 PM
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Views: 7,975
Posted By Xylar5

It makes me feel a little better that this is...

It makes me feel a little better that this is more of an ongoing issue and does not seem to be a major mechanical malfunction.

I like how Audi says that the noise should be gone by the time you...
07-21-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,975
Posted By Xylar5

Noisy Steering Wheel

Hey guys. My wife's Q5 just started making a noise in the steering wheel when turning at slow speeds, such as when driving in a parking garage. She has just over 20K miles on it.

I found a...
07-21-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 37,410
Posted By Xylar5

Noisy Steering Wheel

My wife's Q5 recently started making the noise as pointed out by the OP. I moved the steering column up and down and it has only made that noise one time since then. I will continue to monitor it...
02-24-2015, 04:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,079
Posted By Xylar5

My wife gets 22-23 MPG weekly with 16,500 miles...

My wife gets 22-23 MPG weekly with 16,500 miles on the odometer.

One way to work is, 8 miles of 45 mph with signal lights and 8 miles of 70 mph+ highway.

On our road trips home, 5+ hours...
02-21-2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,243
Posted By Xylar5

We did not renew. We pretty much already know...

We did not renew. We pretty much already know where we are going before we leave the house. The google maps are great, but the stored MMI maps are good enough for our usage. We did not lose any of...
01-22-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,722
Posted By Xylar5

It is too bad if you can no longer get the...

It is too bad if you can no longer get the adjustable suspension. I can feel a difference almost immediately. I concur with everyone that with the ADS set to comfort, even with 20's, the ride is...
01-06-2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,712
Posted By Xylar5

Trip Computer Selector Switch

Did you hold down the trip computer selector switch? The switch that is at the end of one of the control stalks on the right side of the steering wheel?

Anytime the car is beeping at me for any...
01-03-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,618
Posted By Xylar5

Lesson Learned at Dealership

So our 15K mile service has just come due. I am a little excited about taking the unit in as the dealership has just been completely remodeled and it gives me a chance to go and drool over all of...
01-02-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,518
Posted By Xylar5

We had a 350 mile road trip to make about 3 weeks...

We had a 350 mile road trip to make about 3 weeks after we got ours. I did not use the cruise on the way out, but I did on the way back.
Follow the owners manual the best that you can.
01-02-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 35,086
Posted By Xylar5

thanks. I was trying to determine if I was...

thanks. I was trying to determine if I was missing something. I only get to drive the car a few miles a week (wife's daily), so it is always "new" to me.

It will be something that I try to pay...
01-02-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,466
Posted By Xylar5

New German Luxury vehicle owner

I can understand your worry. After having a Nissan and Infiniti which were excellent, I was worried to buy a German Luxury vehicle. I have heard many stories about their quality (or lack of). ...
01-01-2015, 05:07 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 35,086
Posted By Xylar5

To figure out what this item is, I read the...

To figure out what this item is, I read the install instructions from the website, which are absolutely great and a must read for anyone.

My question is, what clunk does this solve. Is it audible...
12-09-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,062
Posted By Xylar5

Congratulations!!! We have had ours 1 year and 1...

Congratulations!!! We have had ours 1 year and 1 month and completely enjoy it.
I know the anxiety of waiting for such a nice ride. Try not to spend too much time tracking your Q5 as it gets...
12-02-2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,155
Posted By Xylar5

I have the Llumar CTX 30 on the fronts and I have...

I have the Llumar CTX 30 on the fronts and I have not noticed a green tint. In fact, everything seems to match quite well. I do notice a blue hue when looking from inside to the side mirrors under...
11-22-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,497
Posted By Xylar5

I concur. My only reprieve is that it is my...

I concur. My only reprieve is that it is my wife's daily driver. :)
11-04-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,344
Posted By Xylar5

My wife is getting 22.5-23 mpg consistently...

My wife is getting 22.5-23 mpg consistently during mixed driving (calculated). (She is a little lead footed too!)

Although we have not been on an especially long trip since the 5K service, the...
10-21-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,226
Posted By Xylar5

Number 2 may have to deal with the Hill Hold type...

Number 2 may have to deal with the Hill Hold type feature. If you let off of the brake long enough before pressing the throttle, the car will automatically engage the brakes to hold the car until...
10-14-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 918
Views: 945,355
Posted By Xylar5

Very Nice! Utopia Blue is becoming my favorite...

Very Nice!
Utopia Blue is becoming my favorite color...
My wife even says that it would have been on her short list had it been available for 2014.
09-29-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,345
Posted By Xylar5

Another question, With or Without ADS? ADS has...

Another question, With or Without ADS? ADS has three modes, Comfort, Auto, Dynamic. Could be 4 but, I do not recall whether Dynamic (through MMI) and Sport (Shifter Selection) are the same with ADS....
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