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#32 of 2134 creaking by lecram777 Mar 25, 2002 (12:12 pm)
I have a 99 avant with sport suspension. It only has 28000 miles on it. It makes a creaking sound when I turn the wheels ( a little louder when I turn it left.) It also creaks (though alot quieter) when I hit the brakes sometimes. Anyone have any ideas what this might be?   thanks Replies to this message: supra (Feb 16, 2005 7:07 pm) kjana1 (Apr 16, 2005 9:41 am) hierro (May 12, 2005 10:04 am)
#33 of 2134 Creaking Noise by JBaumgart Mar 25, 2002 (9:01 pm)
I noticed this when I first borrowed my wife's A4 (98.5 2.8Q w/sport) this past weekend. Heard it 2 times while making slow turns, and then it went away. Not sure what it could be but if you find out please post your findings back here - I'll do the same if it repeats and we decide to take it in and have the dealer look at it.
#34 of 2134 will do JBaumgart by lecram777 Mar 26, 2002 (9:22 am)
I'll do that. I'll wait a few more days and observe. One thing I did notice is that it did it more this past weekend when it was cold and rainy now that it is warm and sunny I don't really notice it anymore. Well we don't really very many rainy and cold days here in So. Cal.
#35 of 2134 lecram777 by JBaumgart Mar 26, 2002 (8:41 pm)
One other thing I forgot to mention is that when I noticed it I was just driving home from a tire place where I had the winter wheels & tires taken off and the summer set mounted. I was thinking this might have had something to do with it, but I'm not sure how remounted wheels and tires would cause a creaking noise...I've asked my wife to listen for it and she replied that she'll try to keep the CD volume down for a couple days (this could have going on for weeks - who knows).
#36 of 2134 Reply to Lecram777 by noname123 Mar 28, 2002 (12:20 pm)
My car was making the same type of noise. 97 A4 1.8T. First they replaced the tie rods, then the lower control arms. noise disappeared for several months, but is periodically back again. My car is horrible. I need to replace it, but am hesitant if new Audi's are built as poorly as the one I have.
#37 of 2134 noname123 by JBaumgart Mar 30, 2002 (12:23 am)
Sorry you haven't been happy with your A4. Can't say the same thing here - by far the best car we've ever had. This is the first sign of any problem (other than brake pads - normal wear and tear) that we've had in almost 50,000 miles. Other than the intermittent strange creaking noise, the car drives and looks just like new. We're going to have it looked at soon to see what's causing the noise.
#38 of 2134 Hey jbaumgart by lecram777 Apr 04, 2002 (5:39 pm)
I took my car to the dealership yesterday and got it back today. they said the creaking sound is from the sport exhaust (aftermarket) installed. I would have to take it to the place that installed it if I want it fixed. It's not damaging anything they said. by the way, anyone out there know of where I can buy some clear tail lights (lexus is 300 style) to replace my frosted stock a4 avant lights? Maybe online too.
#39 of 2134 Creaking Sound by JBaumgart Apr 08, 2002 (8:27 pm)
My dealer looked at the occasional creaking sound by pressing down on the car just above the front passenger side wheel where the sound would occasionally be heard when taking a slow turn over a bump. After a long explanation (the details of which I don't remember) he explained it was in the suspension - lower control arm was part of it - and to repair it would be about $500. There is no rush to get it fixed as there is no safety issue involved here just an occasional creaking noise. We don't hear it anymore as the weather has something to do with it, it seems. For now we'll forego the repair and see if it reappears or gets louder or more frequent. This is the first issue we've had with this car after 45,000 miles so I can't complain.
#40 of 2134 paint problem by maroon95 Apr 17, 2002 (11:07 am)
i noticed on the rear bumper of the car, the paint looks smooth, but it appears about to be cracked...   there are a few lines u know when the paint on the wall is about to peel off...that's the similar appearance i am getting...   and there are swirl marks on the exterior driver door panel   2001 year model...bought it brand new... i should take it to the dealerhip soon. <perplex>

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