Tanner

So I always had this rattle in the rear, and it mysteriously disappeared whenever I had somebody sitting back there on the right side also. One other thing to get addressed today along with the glovebox that refuses to open easily, and they're going to replace the locking mechanism. Haven't had it replaced yet as the part needs to be ordered but for those who have this rattle, get somebody to sit in the back, drive around and see if the rattle comes up or not.

Just throwing it out there since I know quite a few have this same issue - thought it might have been a clip with the top shelf in the back but the problem seemed to have gone away only to come back again, fiddled with it some more but didn't help.

Tgr_Clw

I can't stand it.

irenesbob

I have a creaking or popping noise (similar to the noise the clips make around the headliner) that comes and goes in the right rear and is especially noticeable on colder days. In the summer months it is almost totally absent.

2008 A4 2.0 QT Tip

Tanner

It's not the typical creaking noise you hear with there are two plastic pieces rubbing against each other, and it does have a metallic sound to it.

We're probably talking about the same stupid thing... the sound disappears when it gets warm out and annoying when it gets colder.

That and the creaking around the sunroof control which I have two small paper shims jammed in there to silence the thing!

Tgr_Clw

Both. Creaking over bumps, potholes, etc and rattle at certain engine rpms (stiff engine mounts).

Tgr_Clw

Good to know that the B7 interior is exactly the same as the B6 interior. Same "features" lol.

Tgr_Clw

Also in the right rear (pass. side) for me.

GermanCarBuff

I have the same noises coming from my PS rear of the avant.

Paul3.2A4avant

Same here...PS rear and I can't find the cause either.

Tanner

Hmmm, so what is common back there between the sedan and avant inside?