Engine tapping...
#1
Engine tapping...
I just bought my 2006 A3 last week and yesterday noticed a tapping sound, speeds up when I hit the gas, like a sewing machine. It is coming from the motor. I've read it might be the lifters? I made an appointment with the Audi dealer but the soonest they could see it is 2.5 weeks from now so looking for any possible similar situations so I don't worry too much.
#3
RE: Engine tapping...
A mild tapping sound (very much like a muffled sewing machine) at idle and just above is quite typical of the 2.0T.
There can be a much louder 'clicking' that seems to come from the glove box area, which is actually the fuel lines rattling in the channel under the passenger side floor. There's a Service Bulletin to fix that, but it is quite easy to do, and more effective with foam inserted in the mid-channel area, as OOOO-A3 describes:
http://oooo-a3.blogspot.com/2006/01/...attle-fix.html
There can be a much louder 'clicking' that seems to come from the glove box area, which is actually the fuel lines rattling in the channel under the passenger side floor. There's a Service Bulletin to fix that, but it is quite easy to do, and more effective with foam inserted in the mid-channel area, as OOOO-A3 describes:
http://oooo-a3.blogspot.com/2006/01/...attle-fix.html
#4
RE: Engine tapping...
I think I have the same exact problem with my new 08 A3 2.0T. I took it back to the dealer after a week and they said it was normal andwould eventually go away once I put some mileage on it...that was 2500 miles ago and it still hasn't gone away. Drives me nuts, sounds like a VW bug when driving inthe 10-40 mph range. Is it really normal and will it ever go away?
#5
RE: Engine tapping...
ORIGINAL: TBird08A3
. . . sounds like a VW bug when driving inthe 10-40 mph range.
. . . sounds like a VW bug when driving inthe 10-40 mph range.
But, by all means, Alicia, have your dealer check yours, it could be something totally different.
#9
RE: Engine tapping...
See Chef's section above regarding aftermarket exhaust systems. Kidding.
I pick up my new A3 tomorrow. I will let everyone know if I have the same issue. Can't say I noticed it a few months ago when I had my test drive.
I pick up my new A3 tomorrow. I will let everyone know if I have the same issue. Can't say I noticed it a few months ago when I had my test drive.