Been through 5 garages and one specialist... can't solve
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Hi guys. I really need some help here if possible, as i'm stuck and incredibly frustrated with the most annoying motor related issue of my life!
The front passenger side suspension on my A5 2012 Quattro ( sounds like its coming from near the wheel) is creaking like mad when going over bumps and braking.
It also seems to happen when the wheel is on a full right lock and going over a bump even without the brakes being applied.
The weirdest thing is on a smooth piece of road or even minor bumps if I dont tap the brakes it doesn’t usually make the noise. So on motorways there’s no creaking at all.
I have been to 4 mechanics now who have all inspected the car and can't find anything wrong. So I’ve taken a video and thought I would ask the forums for assistance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwKKN8ZjUGI
In the video I’m driving around a residential area at 30mph then braking over bumps to make the noise. If I didn’t tap the brakes it’s likely the noise wouldn’t be as loud.
Any ideas would be massively appreciated
The front passenger side suspension on my A5 2012 Quattro ( sounds like its coming from near the wheel) is creaking like mad when going over bumps and braking.
It also seems to happen when the wheel is on a full right lock and going over a bump even without the brakes being applied.
The weirdest thing is on a smooth piece of road or even minor bumps if I dont tap the brakes it doesn’t usually make the noise. So on motorways there’s no creaking at all.
I have been to 4 mechanics now who have all inspected the car and can't find anything wrong. So I’ve taken a video and thought I would ask the forums for assistance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwKKN8ZjUGI
In the video I’m driving around a residential area at 30mph then braking over bumps to make the noise. If I didn’t tap the brakes it’s likely the noise wouldn’t be as loud.
Any ideas would be massively appreciated
Have they only looked at the suspension though? A list of what HAS been examined and ruled out would be useful.
The sound onthe video makes it sound more like a geiger counter dying as opposed to 'creaking'. Lots of rapid knocks can sound like a continuous creak.
I'll go with the very first thing that popped in my head and suggest the problem might be with the exhaust, or the cover on the catalytic converter. When those covers corrode and come loose on the one side, they rattle like crazy but only when the car is changing speed. Based entirely on the sound coming through my speakers.
Option 2 with exhaust is that the downpipe from the manifold is resting against something within the engine bay or front suspension. As the car decelerates that might be making contact with another part of the vehicle.
If all the suspension, bearings, arms and droplinks have been examined over and over again, yet nobody has checked the exhaust, that's worth a ganders.
The sound onthe video makes it sound more like a geiger counter dying as opposed to 'creaking'. Lots of rapid knocks can sound like a continuous creak.
I'll go with the very first thing that popped in my head and suggest the problem might be with the exhaust, or the cover on the catalytic converter. When those covers corrode and come loose on the one side, they rattle like crazy but only when the car is changing speed. Based entirely on the sound coming through my speakers.
Option 2 with exhaust is that the downpipe from the manifold is resting against something within the engine bay or front suspension. As the car decelerates that might be making contact with another part of the vehicle.
If all the suspension, bearings, arms and droplinks have been examined over and over again, yet nobody has checked the exhaust, that's worth a ganders.
Krikkit said:
Have they actually replaced anything, or just said "No idea mate" ?
I'd start with the lower control arm if it were me.
Lower TCA arm has been replaced and didn't fix anything, i assume thats the same thing?I'd start with the lower control arm if it were me.
Wiccan of Darkness said:
Have they only looked at the suspension though? A list of what HAS been examined and ruled out would be useful.
The sound onthe video makes it sound more like a geiger counter dying as opposed to 'creaking'. Lots of rapid knocks can sound like a continuous creak.
I'll go with the very first thing that popped in my head and suggest the problem might be with the exhaust, or the cover on the catalytic converter. When those covers corrode and come loose on the one side, they rattle like crazy but only when the car is changing speed. Based entirely on the sound coming through my speakers.
Option 2 with exhaust is that the downpipe from the manifold is resting against something within the engine bay or front suspension. As the car decelerates that might be making contact with another part of the vehicle.
If all the suspension, bearings, arms and droplinks have been examined over and over again, yet nobody has checked the exhaust, that's worth a ganders.
I believe that the garages have been over the car thoroughly, and i do remember one of them checking the exhaust right in front of me and couldn't find anything at all!The sound onthe video makes it sound more like a geiger counter dying as opposed to 'creaking'. Lots of rapid knocks can sound like a continuous creak.
I'll go with the very first thing that popped in my head and suggest the problem might be with the exhaust, or the cover on the catalytic converter. When those covers corrode and come loose on the one side, they rattle like crazy but only when the car is changing speed. Based entirely on the sound coming through my speakers.
Option 2 with exhaust is that the downpipe from the manifold is resting against something within the engine bay or front suspension. As the car decelerates that might be making contact with another part of the vehicle.
If all the suspension, bearings, arms and droplinks have been examined over and over again, yet nobody has checked the exhaust, that's worth a ganders.
Edited by abreeka43 on Monday 25th September 21:31
Xtravaganza said:
Have you been to a main dealer? your car is not that old yet so they should have some mechanics that have seen the same problem before.
I haven't yet, i've actually just booked it in for next monday to see if they can help. But i did think the previous 4 garages and the specialist would be no different to the main dealer?mcg_ said:
abreeka43 said:
I haven't yet, i've actually just booked it in for next monday to see if they can help. But i did think the previous 4 garages and the specialist would be no different to the main dealer?
Main dealer will probably Where in the UK are you, as I'm sure someone here will know of a decent indy that will get this sorted. Main dealer might sort the issue, depending on what the franchise is like, or they will plug it in to diagnostics, bill you £200 and give you a free air freshener to dangle off the rearview mirror. Something nauseous, like "pine glade" or "ocean breeze".
Wiccan of Darkness said:
Where in the UK are you, as I'm sure someone here will know of a decent indy that will get this sorted. Main dealer might sort the issue, depending on what the franchise is like, or they will plug it in to diagnostics, bill you £200 and give you a free air freshener to dangle off the rearview mirror. Something nauseous, like "pine glade" or "ocean breeze".
I'm based in Essex, already been to peter breading who were mentioned on a few forums, they looked over the car but said they couldn't find anything mechnically wrong! even though they admitted they could hear the noise when taking it out for a drive.That really left me stumped as they are ex audi
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