Calikidbrian

I know this a tired post, and I have read through past posts but 2 questions on drivers side window/door on 1998 2.8 a4 Avant
rattles when window is up & certain speeds/bumps

1. Window/door has subtle rattle over certain bumpas at certain speeds - I tried adjusting the B-Pillar

2. How do I adjust "window trim" - do I adjust the philips screw in the upper corner of window panel? can I adjust door myself?

3. How bout putting a piece of felt inside door? How do I do that? stuff felt in while window is down?

4. Anything but take to dealer. they do even look at it and tell me "we couldn't find anything wrong" we'll take that $50 dedectible now.

4quattro

My mechanic actually found the source. It is the door latch. The sound travels through the structure and comes out in your left ear. It only does this with the window up with the window providing the rigidity to the window/door structure. The actual latch (not the door) where the door connects is adjustable. He moved it around until the noise went away. Requires a special screwdriver head. You will also notice some rust on the latch and the attach mechanism on the door. This should verify if it is the source.
Note- my rattle has come back but we just keep adjusting it until it goes away for a few more months.

Bryans12v

It on my latch where the handle is.

Calikidbrian

thanks for imput, I'll check that out.
Happy driving. gotta get the car ready for the multiple trips to Tahoe