Found out to be the Exhaust Flap Actuator trying to reset to initial position BUT failed. Hence repeated a few times re-try.
I replaced it. Opened it up, really too much beyond my ability to trouble shot. Easier & cheaper just replace. A common VW, BMW parts. 80133246B
Yes, you can replace...
Hi guys. I had my 2018 8v RS3 since new. Recently, especially morning. When I unlock the car before start engine, you hear those 3 clicks near rear exhaust area. Also happens when I lock the car too.
Driving me crazy, been search for ages. Some say Exhaust Flap actuators. But should not...
My car developed this annoying clunking noise near the front axle. It started from occasionally especially notice while descending downhill then progress into pretty often at all road surfaces. (Span 18 months). Indeed likely to be loose steering rack & pinion, just tighten the Yoke screw(s)...
8v A3/S3/RS3 Dash rattle FINALLY REVEALED. It was the driver seat compartment flap
https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/8v-a3-s3-rs3-dash-rattling-noise-final-revealed.439659/
8v A3/S3/RS3 Dash rattle FINALLY REVEALED. It was the driver seat compartment flap
https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/8v-a3-s3-rs3-dash-rattling-noise-final-revealed.439659/
8v A3/S3/RS3 Dash rattle FINALLY REVEALED. It was the driver seat compartment flap
https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/8v-a3-s3-rs3-dash-rattling-noise-final-revealed.439659/
8v A3/S3/RS3 Dash rattle FINALLY REVEALED. It was the driver seat compartment flap
https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/8v-a3-s3-rs3-dash-rattling-noise-final-revealed.439659/
Trust me, I dismantled Virtual Cockpit / lower dash panel out over 10 times. Every time, I foam taped EVERYTHING I could see or felt moving, it was still there. That rattling / metallic sliding noise was really driving me crazy. Especially lower speed over the bumpy road. I was 100% convinced...
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