ohbw

Happens every time, but only on 1st cold start of day. I'm assuming this is normal, self-adjusting belt, but the car is new to me and I want to be sure. True?

99 A8, Mighty Melange, Ethereal Ecru, 64 K, Sport Code, Nitrous Supercharger
(kidding, kidding, settle down, lads...)

TwinCitiesS8

Does it on my 98 as well, I simply turn the wheel right after starting the car and the shriek stops as soon as I do that. I don't believe it is anything to worry about.

skiracer

If it bothers you, replacing the serpentine belt should fix it.

Mitaka

Mine started doing it too a couple of months ago. I will change the belt to see if that helps

GDJT Allroad^2

A cheaper fix is to pick up some "belt dressing" -- it's a rubber conditioner for the belt.

ohbw

I'm just talking about 1/2 sec, not a long sound

Mitaka

More details please. Brand name of the product etc

GDJT Allroad^2

Waltz into Napa or AutoZone and ask for "Belt Dressing" ... no brand in particular.

PaulW

We basically have never had belt problems, but every once in a while we get posts like yours on cold days....it's the tranny pump cavitating....

Has the tranny fluid/filter ever been changed?

You could always troubleshoot this by taking the belt off and starting it on a cold day in the morning.<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/auto_transmission/autotran_troubleshooting.html">Have you read this?</a></li></ul>

Mattsaudi

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/81409/audi2.jpg"></center><p>I just had the tranny flushed, and since then have maybe heard it twice in two months. Sounds like a power steering pump low on fluid, goes out after .28 seconds.