2002 A4 clunking noise
07-21-2007 | 09:55 PM
#11
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Re: 2002 A4 clunking noise
Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
happen?
This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
difference to audi?
Madesio wrote:
> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
> > speeds and in first gear.
> >
> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
> >
> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
> > bearing.
>
> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
> getting worse as time goes by.
>
> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>
> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
happen?
This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
difference to audi?
Madesio wrote:
> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
> > speeds and in first gear.
> >
> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
> >
> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
> > bearing.
>
> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
> getting worse as time goes by.
>
> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>
> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
07-21-2007 | 09:55 PM
#12
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Re: 2002 A4 clunking noise
Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
happen?
This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
difference to audi?
Madesio wrote:
> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
> > speeds and in first gear.
> >
> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
> >
> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
> > bearing.
>
> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
> getting worse as time goes by.
>
> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>
> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
happen?
This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
difference to audi?
Madesio wrote:
> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
> > speeds and in first gear.
> >
> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
> >
> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
> > bearing.
>
> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
> getting worse as time goes by.
>
> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>
> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
07-21-2007 | 09:55 PM
#13
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Re: 2002 A4 clunking noise
Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
happen?
This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
difference to audi?
Madesio wrote:
> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
> > speeds and in first gear.
> >
> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
> >
> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
> > bearing.
>
> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
> getting worse as time goes by.
>
> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>
> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
happen?
This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
difference to audi?
Madesio wrote:
> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
> > speeds and in first gear.
> >
> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
> >
> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
> > bearing.
>
> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
> getting worse as time goes by.
>
> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>
> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
07-21-2007 | 10:16 PM
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Re: 2002 A4 clunking noise
On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:55:56 -0700, "tockeyhockey@gmail.com"
<tockeyhockey@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>Madesio wrote:
>> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
>> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
>> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
>> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
>> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
>> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
>> > speeds and in first gear.
>> >
>> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
>> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
>> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
>> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
>> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
>> >
>> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
>> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
>> > bearing.
>>
>> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
>> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
>> getting worse as time goes by.
>>
>> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>>
>> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
>> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
>
>Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
>days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
>be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
>happen?
>
>This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
>there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
>difference to audi?
If it is the classic A4 worn control arm bushing syndrome, you can keep
driving it pretty much indefinitely - or until you can't stand the noise any
longer.
I don't know who you could complain to that'll be receptive to hearing about a
5 year old car with suspension noise...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
<tockeyhockey@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>Madesio wrote:
>> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
>> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
>> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
>> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
>> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
>> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
>> > speeds and in first gear.
>> >
>> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
>> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
>> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
>> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
>> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
>> >
>> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
>> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
>> > bearing.
>>
>> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
>> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
>> getting worse as time goes by.
>>
>> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>>
>> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
>> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
>
>Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
>days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
>be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
>happen?
>
>This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
>there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
>difference to audi?
If it is the classic A4 worn control arm bushing syndrome, you can keep
driving it pretty much indefinitely - or until you can't stand the noise any
longer.
I don't know who you could complain to that'll be receptive to hearing about a
5 year old car with suspension noise...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
07-21-2007 | 10:16 PM
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Re: 2002 A4 clunking noise
On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:55:56 -0700, "tockeyhockey@gmail.com"
<tockeyhockey@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>Madesio wrote:
>> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
>> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
>> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
>> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
>> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
>> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
>> > speeds and in first gear.
>> >
>> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
>> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
>> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
>> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
>> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
>> >
>> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
>> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
>> > bearing.
>>
>> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
>> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
>> getting worse as time goes by.
>>
>> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>>
>> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
>> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
>
>Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
>days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
>be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
>happen?
>
>This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
>there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
>difference to audi?
If it is the classic A4 worn control arm bushing syndrome, you can keep
driving it pretty much indefinitely - or until you can't stand the noise any
longer.
I don't know who you could complain to that'll be receptive to hearing about a
5 year old car with suspension noise...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
<tockeyhockey@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>Madesio wrote:
>> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
>> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
>> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
>> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
>> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
>> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
>> > speeds and in first gear.
>> >
>> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
>> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
>> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
>> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
>> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
>> >
>> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
>> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
>> > bearing.
>>
>> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
>> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
>> getting worse as time goes by.
>>
>> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>>
>> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
>> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
>
>Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
>days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
>be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
>happen?
>
>This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
>there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
>difference to audi?
If it is the classic A4 worn control arm bushing syndrome, you can keep
driving it pretty much indefinitely - or until you can't stand the noise any
longer.
I don't know who you could complain to that'll be receptive to hearing about a
5 year old car with suspension noise...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
07-21-2007 | 10:16 PM
#16
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Re: 2002 A4 clunking noise
On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:55:56 -0700, "tockeyhockey@gmail.com"
<tockeyhockey@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>Madesio wrote:
>> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
>> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
>> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
>> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
>> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
>> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
>> > speeds and in first gear.
>> >
>> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
>> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
>> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
>> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
>> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
>> >
>> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
>> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
>> > bearing.
>>
>> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
>> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
>> getting worse as time goes by.
>>
>> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>>
>> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
>> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
>
>Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
>days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
>be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
>happen?
>
>This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
>there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
>difference to audi?
If it is the classic A4 worn control arm bushing syndrome, you can keep
driving it pretty much indefinitely - or until you can't stand the noise any
longer.
I don't know who you could complain to that'll be receptive to hearing about a
5 year old car with suspension noise...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
<tockeyhockey@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>Madesio wrote:
>> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
>> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
>> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
>> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
>> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
>> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
>> > speeds and in first gear.
>> >
>> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
>> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
>> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
>> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
>> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
>> >
>> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
>> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
>> > bearing.
>>
>> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
>> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
>> getting worse as time goes by.
>>
>> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>>
>> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
>> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
>
>Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
>days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
>be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
>happen?
>
>This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
>there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
>difference to audi?
If it is the classic A4 worn control arm bushing syndrome, you can keep
driving it pretty much indefinitely - or until you can't stand the noise any
longer.
I don't know who you could complain to that'll be receptive to hearing about a
5 year old car with suspension noise...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
07-21-2007 | 10:16 PM
#17
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Re: 2002 A4 clunking noise
On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:55:56 -0700, "tockeyhockey@gmail.com"
<tockeyhockey@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>Madesio wrote:
>> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
>> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
>> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
>> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
>> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
>> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
>> > speeds and in first gear.
>> >
>> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
>> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
>> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
>> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
>> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
>> >
>> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
>> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
>> > bearing.
>>
>> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
>> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
>> getting worse as time goes by.
>>
>> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>>
>> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
>> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
>
>Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
>days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
>be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
>happen?
>
>This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
>there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
>difference to audi?
If it is the classic A4 worn control arm bushing syndrome, you can keep
driving it pretty much indefinitely - or until you can't stand the noise any
longer.
I don't know who you could complain to that'll be receptive to hearing about a
5 year old car with suspension noise...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
<tockeyhockey@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>Madesio wrote:
>> On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:56:53 +0000, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> > I strange thing happened to my car this morning. As I was driving
>> > away, I heard a clunking noise from under what seems to be the driver
>> > side front wheel. I felt a slight, corresponding jolt through the
>> > steering wheel. At first I though I had hit a pot hole, but then as I
>> > drove more I realized that the clunk was happening even on smooth
>> > road. It happens mostly (or at least I notice it mostly) at slow
>> > speeds and in first gear.
>> >
>> > As far as I can tell, it's not related to steering wheel position
>> > (i.e. it happens when I'm driving straight or turning). Also, it
>> > doesn't seem to be related to road conditions, such as bumps,
>> > inclines, etc. It's relatively random, except for the fact that I
>> > only seem to notice it as slow speeds.
>> >
>> > It's very slight and you have to turn off the radio to hear it, but
>> > I'm worried that there is a problem with the control arms or with a
>> > bearing.
>>
>> You have good reason to suspect the control arms (uppers). When the
>> bushings wear, clunking noises will randomly come and go, progressively
>> getting worse as time goes by.
>>
>> > Could it just be a loose skid guard?
>>
>> Doubt that if you can feel it resonate through the steering column.
>> I'd make an appointment to have your suspension thoroughly inspected.
>
>Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
>days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
>be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
>happen?
>
>This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
>there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
>difference to audi?
If it is the classic A4 worn control arm bushing syndrome, you can keep
driving it pretty much indefinitely - or until you can't stand the noise any
longer.
I don't know who you could complain to that'll be receptive to hearing about a
5 year old car with suspension noise...
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
07-22-2007 | 03:17 AM
#18
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Re: 2002 A4 clunking noise
On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:55:56 -0700, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
> Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
> days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
> be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
> happen?
Not sure as to exactly how badly the upper control arms are worn (if
that's actually the problem).
Worse case scenario is the bushings completely wearing to the point where
they disintegrate and break apart. All that's left is the bolt in the
middle of the area where the bushing formally resided in. The combination
of friction resulting from the metal to metal contact and stress from
suspension movement will break this bolt in two. Depending on which side
breaks, the wheel will lean to the arm that holds, being forced into an
unusual position causing you to lose control of your vehicle if you
happen to be driving. Not trying to scare you but you asked.
> This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
> there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
> difference to audi?
You can try your local dealer as they may be able to warranty certain
things out of goodwill depending on your mileage and maintenance records.
> Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
> days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
> be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
> happen?
Not sure as to exactly how badly the upper control arms are worn (if
that's actually the problem).
Worse case scenario is the bushings completely wearing to the point where
they disintegrate and break apart. All that's left is the bolt in the
middle of the area where the bushing formally resided in. The combination
of friction resulting from the metal to metal contact and stress from
suspension movement will break this bolt in two. Depending on which side
breaks, the wheel will lean to the arm that holds, being forced into an
unusual position causing you to lose control of your vehicle if you
happen to be driving. Not trying to scare you but you asked.
> This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
> there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
> difference to audi?
You can try your local dealer as they may be able to warranty certain
things out of goodwill depending on your mileage and maintenance records.
07-22-2007 | 03:17 AM
#19
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Posts: n/a
Re: 2002 A4 clunking noise
On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:55:56 -0700, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
> Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
> days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
> be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
> happen?
Not sure as to exactly how badly the upper control arms are worn (if
that's actually the problem).
Worse case scenario is the bushings completely wearing to the point where
they disintegrate and break apart. All that's left is the bolt in the
middle of the area where the bushing formally resided in. The combination
of friction resulting from the metal to metal contact and stress from
suspension movement will break this bolt in two. Depending on which side
breaks, the wheel will lean to the arm that holds, being forced into an
unusual position causing you to lose control of your vehicle if you
happen to be driving. Not trying to scare you but you asked.
> This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
> there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
> difference to audi?
You can try your local dealer as they may be able to warranty certain
things out of goodwill depending on your mileage and maintenance records.
> Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
> days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
> be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
> happen?
Not sure as to exactly how badly the upper control arms are worn (if
that's actually the problem).
Worse case scenario is the bushings completely wearing to the point where
they disintegrate and break apart. All that's left is the bolt in the
middle of the area where the bushing formally resided in. The combination
of friction resulting from the metal to metal contact and stress from
suspension movement will break this bolt in two. Depending on which side
breaks, the wheel will lean to the arm that holds, being forced into an
unusual position causing you to lose control of your vehicle if you
happen to be driving. Not trying to scare you but you asked.
> This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
> there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
> difference to audi?
You can try your local dealer as they may be able to warranty certain
things out of goodwill depending on your mileage and maintenance records.
07-22-2007 | 03:17 AM
#20
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Posts: n/a
Re: 2002 A4 clunking noise
On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:55:56 -0700, tockeyhockey@gmail.com wrote:
> Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
> days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
> be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
> happen?
Not sure as to exactly how badly the upper control arms are worn (if
that's actually the problem).
Worse case scenario is the bushings completely wearing to the point where
they disintegrate and break apart. All that's left is the bolt in the
middle of the area where the bushing formally resided in. The combination
of friction resulting from the metal to metal contact and stress from
suspension movement will break this bolt in two. Depending on which side
breaks, the wheel will lean to the arm that holds, being forced into an
unusual position causing you to lose control of your vehicle if you
happen to be driving. Not trying to scare you but you asked.
> This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
> there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
> difference to audi?
You can try your local dealer as they may be able to warranty certain
things out of goodwill depending on your mileage and maintenance records.
> Thanks for the reply. The noise has gotten worse over the last two
> days. Unfortunately, I am hundreds of miles away from home. Should I
> be worried about driving home tomorrow? What's the worst that can
> happen?
Not sure as to exactly how badly the upper control arms are worn (if
that's actually the problem).
Worse case scenario is the bushings completely wearing to the point where
they disintegrate and break apart. All that's left is the bolt in the
middle of the area where the bushing formally resided in. The combination
of friction resulting from the metal to metal contact and stress from
suspension movement will break this bolt in two. Depending on which side
breaks, the wheel will lean to the arm that holds, being forced into an
unusual position causing you to lose control of your vehicle if you
happen to be driving. Not trying to scare you but you asked.
> This car has been nothing but a pain in the *** since I bought it. Is
> there any channels through which I can complain that would make a
> difference to audi?
You can try your local dealer as they may be able to warranty certain
things out of goodwill depending on your mileage and maintenance records.
