I getting a medal scrapping medal sound during takeoff in 1st gear. The sound is brief and only at start-up...here's the low down. Start car, let run briefly (30-60 seconds), put into reverse, back out of parking space, shift into drive (not sport mode), take off slowly and than after 20 feet a god awful mechanical rubbing sound comes from what I perceive is the front of the car. I can also feel the rubbing through the accelerator. The sound and feelling last maybe 2 seconds than I dont hear or feel anything again until I stop, turn off the car, let it rest maybe 5 mintues than repeat the above routine. I've tried taking off with the wheels straight and at an angle and the noise is the same. If anyone knows anything about this problem or have had the same issue please reply.

2004 A4 Ultrasport
TiptronicĀ®
Front wheel drive
1.8 ltr turbo
30k miles

The car is still under warranty but I would like to enter the dealership with a better understanding of what could be the probelm. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

that doesnt sound like any good could come of it, i really dont know what to tell you but be glad its still under warrenty

 

Friend of mine had that issue - i think it was a problem with the tiptronic

 

Its the ABS system performing a self-test

 

Does the ABS test happen everytime I start the car? It makes it sound like I'm driving a junker. Your reply has lead me to another question. My A4 seems to have more brake dust on the rear rims than the front. My car experience tells me that the parking brake is set too tight but I havent found any evidence to backup that claim. Hav you or anyone noticed the same accumulation on the rear rims? Could this be an issue with the ABS test?

 

The ABS test does happen everytime the car is started

And i think you are just being paranoid about the brake dust thing

 

you were right on both counts...thank you

 

every thing on these newer cars go through a test when the ignition is turned on and that's where the errors start check the gerarbox bolts are tight, what ever happened to standard maintenance[:@]

 

Not the threadjack, but I get the same sound on my 01 1.8tq 5-spd. Same deal?

 

same answer then