Anyone else hear this sound?
08-05-2002, 08:09 PM
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Anyone else hear this sound?
I've noticed that with the A/C on and driving at very low speeds, (just around 1500rpm) I hear a constant low frequency rubbing sound coming from the front..You can also almost feel a bit of the vibration in the steering wheel and on the gas pedal..
Took it to the dealer, and they say its normal..Just doesn't seem right...Sound disappears when A/C is switched off.
Any thoughts?
Took it to the dealer, and they say its normal..Just doesn't seem right...Sound disappears when A/C is switched off.
Any thoughts?
08-05-2002, 08:21 PM
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I have EXACTLY the same sound/vibration, do you have the 3.0 or the 1.8T? Apparently the hydraulic pump for the steering is a bit lightweight for the 3.0, using the aircon for some reason puts more strain on it.
08-05-2002, 08:54 PM
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Re: Anyone else hear this sound?
what about like 2.2-2.6k rpm... but not speed dependent... just in the higher gears... the higher the gear the more noticble??? thats what i get...
08-06-2002, 05:44 AM
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Re: Yes
hmm..interesting..
I've also got the 3.0..Also, it looks like its independent of the gear i'm in, as long as RPMs are just around 1500..very annoying
I took the service manager out for a spin in a demo model, and it suffered from the same problem..therefore, its "normal operation"
I've also got the 3.0..Also, it looks like its independent of the gear i'm in, as long as RPMs are just around 1500..very annoying
I took the service manager out for a spin in a demo model, and it suffered from the same problem..therefore, its "normal operation"
08-06-2002, 06:51 AM
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Re: Anyone else hear this sound?
I got the same response from the dealer as Nefilim. They say it's something with the power steering. I'm going back to dealer today for a couple of things and will find out if it's been addressed by Audi yet.
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08-06-2002, 07:55 AM
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I have the sound and got it looked at...
I have had the same response from my dealer as all of you. Normal - maybe but it should not be happening. I am going to mention it again at my 10K service and if they say that there is nothing they can do I may go further and bring it up with AOA. It is very annoying. I also have a 3.0 and have a CVT. The CVT likes to stay at those RPMS when cruising between 35-45 so you are there often if you don't do highway driving.
08-08-2002, 12:27 PM
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Re: Anyone else hear this sound?
yup, w/6-speed too. Sounds like steering assist or something. only w/the a/c on & only at low speeds & around corners. Glad to know it's just a built-in factory benefit I guess & not just mine!