I need help identifying a strange noise inside my car

[Nick-A3]

Hi Guys,

This has been happening for quite a while now but over the last 2 days it's been almost non-stop. It gets a lot worse when driving over uneven surfaces or going over dips or bumps in the road. I originally thought it was coming from the drivers side vent, but now I think it might be electrical? Maybe in the steering wheel/rack?

I'm not a very car savvy person so any thoughts or ideas would be great... Even if it's something just to say to a mechanic. And I'm also still under warranty for 3 months. If I were to take this to an Audi dealership, should they be able to sort it for me for minimal/no cost?

Thanks for any help!

Video:
https://streamable.com/exgdw
(Sorry for the shaky footage - I had a friend reach over from behind me)

 

[Nessy]

Can’t really help about the source of the noise, but if that vehicle were mine I’d get it to a garage ASAP.
Doesn’t sound healthy at all.
Not my intention to cause panic, but you need that sorted.

 

[Nick-A3]

Can’t really help about the source of the noise, but if that vehicle were mine I’d get it to a garage ASAP.
Doesn’t sound healthy at all.
Not my intention to cause panic, but you need that sorted.

I think you're right! Hopefully it's nothing too serious. I spoke to my nearest dealership and I'm popping in tomorrow before work! Hopefully the warranty covers it

 

[Jezza16v]

It sounds like a faulty electrical relay 'chattering'. The comfort & convenience module resides under the dash down there, it has loads of relay switches on it.

 

[DeckedS3]

Good luck getting that sorted. Post probably needs moved to the 8V forum, they may know more about this issue.