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  1. Echo38

    Facelift Weird 3 clicks when lock / unlock doors. (Intermittent)

    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...
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    Facelift Weird 3 clicks when lock / unlock doors. (Intermittent)

    Here is the sound and demo https://youtube.com/shorts/RYAM3LqWiGQ
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    Facelift Weird 3 clicks when lock / unlock doors. (Intermittent)

    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...
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    Easy happy fix to 8v A3/S3/RS3 Steering rack Clunk / rattle - low speed

    Eliminate over 99% of the previous clunk / rattle / noise. Principle is simple. Most dealer avoid mentioning!!!
  5. Echo38

    RS3 - strange, intermittent rattle(?) noise

    Hi, please see if similar to my situation. https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/446549/
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    Easy happy fix to 8v A3/S3/RS3 Steering rack Clunk / rattle - low speed

    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)...
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    Facelift Rattle Coming from Center Console

    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/
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    2016 S3 8v 3dr Rattle rattle rattle!

    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/
  9. Echo38

    S3 Dashboard Vibration

    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/
  10. Echo38

    2016 S3 Sportback - annoying rattle from dash

    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/
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    8v A3/S3/RS3 Dash rattling noise FINAL REVEALED!!!

    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...