So guys awhile ago I know I annoyed a few people with multiple posts regarding 2 issues with my car and for that I apoologise and yes this is the last post (hopefully) as after ongoing trips to Audi and dealing with Audi HO I have got my issues solved just within my warranty.
I am posting this to help others who have simular issues and where told like me that its a 'characteristic of the car' and that its normal when clearly its not.
CAR - 2016 Audi A3 S Line STronic 1.4ftsi COD
ISSUE ONE - Strange Noise during gear change and when releasing brake. (Once car has got up to temp after 20mins or so).
So again I was told this was normal and probably the diverter valve or something.
FIX - Brand new modified clutch. There are 2 TSB regarding this issue and modified shims where fitted.
ISSUE TWO - Strange rattle or ticking noise when in 2 cyclinder mode (COD). (Sounds like a cinema projector around 1800 rpm).
This one drove me nuts as it clearly didnt sound right and after many many forums post and hunting I was told this is normal and to deal with it, people saying that just turn up the radio and etc. I found a few posts from a VW / SEAT forum where it was mentioned it could be the turbo actuator rattling.
FIX - Brand New Complete Turbo. Indeed it was the actuator that was rattling and there is no 'clip fix' for this engine and the rattle varies from engine to engine. A quaity build issue. However following on from my visits this has now been brought to Audi's attention back at HO and the fix is to replace the whole Turbo as the actuator comes with it. I thought they would just replace the actuator but to my surprise they replaced the whole lot. My old Turbo has been sent back and under investigation as a customer complaint so hopefully this will become a TSB.
As of now I'm a very happy Audi customer as the car is now so smooth quiet and the only way I know Im in COD mode is via the dash. Very Happy
I hope this helps someone as its given me alot of searching, phone calls, capturing evidence and messing about.
Again sorry for the amount of posts regarding these issues.
I am posting this to help others who have simular issues and where told like me that its a 'characteristic of the car' and that its normal when clearly its not.
CAR - 2016 Audi A3 S Line STronic 1.4ftsi COD
ISSUE ONE - Strange Noise during gear change and when releasing brake. (Once car has got up to temp after 20mins or so).
So again I was told this was normal and probably the diverter valve or something.
FIX - Brand new modified clutch. There are 2 TSB regarding this issue and modified shims where fitted.
ISSUE TWO - Strange rattle or ticking noise when in 2 cyclinder mode (COD). (Sounds like a cinema projector around 1800 rpm).
This one drove me nuts as it clearly didnt sound right and after many many forums post and hunting I was told this is normal and to deal with it, people saying that just turn up the radio and etc. I found a few posts from a VW / SEAT forum where it was mentioned it could be the turbo actuator rattling.
FIX - Brand New Complete Turbo. Indeed it was the actuator that was rattling and there is no 'clip fix' for this engine and the rattle varies from engine to engine. A quaity build issue. However following on from my visits this has now been brought to Audi's attention back at HO and the fix is to replace the whole Turbo as the actuator comes with it. I thought they would just replace the actuator but to my surprise they replaced the whole lot. My old Turbo has been sent back and under investigation as a customer complaint so hopefully this will become a TSB.
As of now I'm a very happy Audi customer as the car is now so smooth quiet and the only way I know Im in COD mode is via the dash. Very Happy
I hope this helps someone as its given me alot of searching, phone calls, capturing evidence and messing about.
Again sorry for the amount of posts regarding these issues.
