Squeaks and Rattles? - Page 2

Dedalus · 10-03-2011, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dedalus

I've noticed a very very slight rattling coming from the dashboard when I go over rough pavement. It seems to be coming from the upper right center portion, near the windshield, but I haven't been able to isolate it. It's a very light muted rattle but it drives me crazy, because the rest of the car is so solid and quiet!

Also, one time just recently, I noticed some louder, metallic-sounding rattling coming from around the sunroof area. It's strange because I heard it intermittently just that one time and haven't heard it since. Maybe it was in my head.

Overall, however, the A6 is amazingly quiet.

Just a follow-up to my earlier message. For some reason, both of the rattling noises I heard earlier in my A6 are now gone. I have no idea why - perhaps the hot weather had something to do with it? I guess I'll have to wait until next summer to see if they come back when it gets hot again.

Kmart · 04-20-2012, 08:07 AM

I have had my car since this Jan. There was a small vibration coming from the front left by the windsheild, near the speaker, when i drove it off the lot. I now have rattles near both front door armrests that are really annoying. I have less than 5000 miles, but will need to have it fixed when i bring the car in for its first service, because it is starting to ruin the driving experince a bit.

I have had about 5 Audis since 2004 (allroads, Q7, A4) and this is by far the worst experience that i have had in terms of interior rattles and squeaks.

From the comments on this forum, I may be alone.

stoulana · 04-20-2012, 09:06 AM

Very quiet, no rattling or squeaks, little bit of wind noise at high speed, but it can be ignored until my first service. A6 engine is really quiet but no issues.

carbuff_2 · 04-20-2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kmart

I have had my car since this Jan. There was a small vibration coming from the front left by the windsheild, near the speaker, when i drove it off the lot. I now have rattles near both front door armrests that are really annoying. I have less than 5000 miles, but will need to have it fixed when i bring the car in for its first service, because it is starting to ruin the driving experince a bit.

I have had about 5 Audis since 2004 (allroads, Q7, A4) and this is by far the worst experience that i have had in terms of interior rattles and squeaks.

From the comments on this forum, I may be alone.

Since I picked up the car August 2011, I have noticed slight rattles every now and then. I usually hear it for a couple of days then the rattle disappears. Since the rattles are infrequent and for the most part, it has been rattle free, I have never had it checked with the dealer. Hopefully, any rattle you hear will diasppear over time.

Tucker74 · 04-20-2012, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kmart

I have had my car since this Jan. There was a small vibration coming from the front left by the windsheild, near the speaker, when i drove it off the lot. I now have rattles near both front door armrests that are really annoying. I have less than 5000 miles, but will need to have it fixed when i bring the car in for its first service, because it is starting to ruin the driving experince a bit.

I have had about 5 Audis since 2004 (allroads, Q7, A4) and this is by far the worst experience that i have had in terms of interior rattles and squeaks.

From the comments on this forum, I may be alone.

You are definitely not alone. It may be quiet here, but there's a lengthy thread on the A7 board on the very same subject.

I have rattles from the same are near the windshield/front speaker. I also have a loud rattle on the driver's side front door. Can't tell if it's the b-pillar or door. Finally, I hear a slight noise from the steering wheel column any time I turn the wheel past 45 degrees or so. Sounds like plastic on plastic rubbing. I'm at 3500 miles and waiting for the first check up to report these issues.

NW Dave · 04-20-2012, 02:44 PM

I've had my C7 for about 8 months now and have put 10,000 miles on it. I have the full innovation package plus 20" sports package and I'm not sure if it is due to this combination but there is a definite rattle in the HUD assembly area of the dash when I'm on certain types of road surfaces. This is probably exacerbated by the 20" PZeros that are noisy as heck to begin with.

So I guess I'll be the first here to say yes, she does rattle and it is annoying but doesn't take away from my enjoyment. I may need to get the Stasis exhaust to help drown that rattle out... yes. That is precisely why I need that exhaust!

BugeyeRX · 04-20-2012, 03:55 PM

Every car I have had, has some kind of noise. Merc's BMW's, Fords it doesn't matter what make, you can always find something. Same for the 6, I have a slight thumping on rough roads. I traced it to the seat belt counter weight swinging back and forth in it's housing. No biggy.

at1183 · 04-20-2012, 04:26 PM

I'm awfully picky too... the first week, my suspension made a "thud" sound over bumps, that went away in a few days

Other than that.. no noises... just the "whistling" everybody else described, with windows closed during highway speeds

3NEA6 · 04-21-2012, 05:46 PM

I've also got the driver's side door panel squeak, more so at the armrest and the pillar. It comes and goes tho, but it does annoy me... seems to happen more on hot days.

Had the whistle also, sent it in and it was rectified with insulation as per Audi requirements.

cheybey · 04-21-2012, 07:30 PM

1200 miles and very quiet. No rattles or noise. Prestige no sport suspension.

04-20-2012, 09:06 AM	#13
stoulana AudiWorld Member 2012 Audi A6 My Garage Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ottawa,Canada Posts: 305	Very quiet, no rattling or squeaks, little bit of wind noise at high speed, but it can be ignored until my first service. A6 engine is really quiet but no issues. __________________

04-20-2012, 02:44 PM	#16
NW Dave Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 55	I've had my C7 for about 8 months now and have put 10,000 miles on it. I have the full innovation package plus 20" sports package and I'm not sure if it is due to this combination but there is a definite rattle in the HUD assembly area of the dash when I'm on certain types of road surfaces. This is probably exacerbated by the 20" PZeros that are noisy as heck to begin with. So I guess I'll be the first here to say yes, she does rattle and it is annoying but doesn't take away from my enjoyment. I may need to get the Stasis exhaust to help drown that rattle out... yes. That is precisely why I need that exhaust! __________________ 2012 A6 - Phantom Black on Black with Aluminum Dash Inlays Prestige, Innovation, Cold Weather, 20" Sport Packages 3M Color Stable Tint (35%), full frontal VentureShield Paint Protection

04-20-2012, 04:26 PM	#18
at1183 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 353	I'm awfully picky too... the first week, my suspension made a "thud" sound over bumps, that went away in a few days Other than that.. no noises... just the "whistling" everybody else described, with windows closed during highway speeds __________________ 2012 Audi A6 Glacier White Black Interior Prestige - LED Headlights - 18" Sport - Cold Weather - Brushed aluminum - Black Headliner

04-21-2012, 07:30 PM	#20
cheybey Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 24	Silent 1200 miles and very quiet. No rattles or noise. Prestige no sport suspension.

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04-20-2012, 08:07 AM	#12
Kmart AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7	I have had my car since this Jan. There was a small vibration coming from the front left by the windsheild, near the speaker, when i drove it off the lot. I now have rattles near both front door armrests that are really annoying. I have less than 5000 miles, but will need to have it fixed when i bring the car in for its first service, because it is starting to ruin the driving experince a bit. I have had about 5 Audis since 2004 (allroads, Q7, A4) and this is by far the worst experience that i have had in terms of interior rattles and squeaks. From the comments on this forum, I may be alone.

04-20-2012, 03:55 PM	#17
BugeyeRX AudiWorld Member 2012 Audi A6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 229	Every car I have had, has some kind of noise. Merc's BMW's, Fords it doesn't matter what make, you can always find something. Same for the 6, I have a slight thumping on rough roads. I traced it to the seat belt counter weight swinging back and forth in it's housing. No biggy.

04-21-2012, 05:46 PM	#19
3NEA6 Audiworld Junior Member 2012 Audi A6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 12	I've also got the driver's side door panel squeak, more so at the armrest and the pillar. It comes and goes tho, but it does annoy me... seems to happen more on hot days. Had the whistle also, sent it in and it was rectified with insulation as per Audi requirements.