Knocking, had bits and more bits changed but still knocking.

Post by **D9ANT** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:30 pm

CRISPY
got car back this morning car seems ok so far however sheffield audi not impressed i dropped car off with 60 miles left in the tank about a quarter left on the gauge, started the car up no petrol 10 ,miles left and showing a reading of 5mpg that tells me someones been naughty in my car i went a bit mad to say the least and all they could say was we'll give ya 15% off ya next service and a free valet dont think my car will be going back to be abused be careful mate.

Post by **Pig** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:56 pm

Showing 5mpg on the car prob means they have left it running at standstill for a long time, that seems to be the only way i can get those sort of figures.
They prob reset it and left it running at standstill.
Glad the suspension is sorted though,
Jon

Post by **D9ANT** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:51 am

all the other figures on the computer wasn't reset mate though but any how its not going back there

Post by **al'srs4** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:03 pm

Sounds a bit suspect. Bolton Audi drove mine for 7 miles after replacing shocks and valves, so not over concerned as they were testing car. Maybe give them a try, DRC seems fine at the moment 4 days on.

Post by **crispy** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:57 pm

Usually takes around 2 weeks before any knocking returns on my car......

Post by **D9ANT** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:12 am

DOES MINE 10 DAYS AND IT WAS BACK LAST TIME

Post by **Oli** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:52 am

SPoke to Rob (i think that was his name) @ Camberley Audi yesterday - He is stheir RS expert. He certainly knew his stuff. They will definately be doing my service when its due >2000 miles, and also chatted to him about the slight knocking noise I'm getting. Sounds like he will re-check the DRC pressure, but he also said they do knock at 15mph over a speed ramp, and new ones do it. The other thing he said it could be is a bent arm on the front, which is also common. - Watch this space

I mentioned about the other slight problem I have - when accelerating, it is not as smooth as it should/could be - this he said is more than likely a software update, and nothing to worry about .

Post by **markweems** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:39 am

Out of interest, have many people actually had their manufacturer warranty extended to 5 years in relation to this whole DRC issue?

Post by **Oli** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:34 pm

Its accross the board on very RS4

Post by **Marcus-RS4** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:49 pm

Has anyone actually tried to claim on this (without a letter)

Its just the stealers dont seem to know anything about the extension accross the board, just specific cars/VINs

Post by **Pig** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:58 pm

Oli wrote:SPoke to Rob (i think that was his name) @ Camberley Audi yesterday - He is stheir RS expert. He certainly knew his stuff. They will definately be doing my service when its due >2000 miles, and also chatted to him about the slight knocking noise I'm getting. Sounds like he will re-check the DRC pressure, but he also said they do knock at 15mph over a speed ramp, and new ones do it. The other thing he said it could be is a bent arm on the front, which is also common. - Watch this space

I mentioned about the other slight problem I have - when accelerating, it is not as smooth as it should/could be - this he said is more than likely a software update, and nothing to worry about .

Mine only knocks on 1 side.
I don't think its good enough, has anyone been in touch with Audi UK about this? What response did you get?

Post by **mip** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:33 pm

Just got mine back.

I had exactly the same issue...

They were quite evasive about what they did, but the issue has gone away....

Post by **Dom81** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:12 am

Oli wrote:SPoke to Rob @ Camberley Audi

In my (fairly limited) experience, he's in a different league to most...

Post by **Oli** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:36 pm

Dom81 wrote:
Oli wrote:SPoke to Rob @ Camberley Audi
In my (fairly limited) experience, he's in a different league to most...

Yes he does seem to be - my car is definately going there for its service.
When over a speed ramp(one of the small hard black and yellow plastic types) with just my ns wheel, very slowly, and it quite clearly knocks from the os, so will get this looked at, at the same time

Post by **jackwood** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:07 pm

Oli wrote:
Dom81 wrote:
Oli wrote:SPoke to Rob @ Camberley Audi
In my (fairly limited) experience, he's in a different league to most...
Yes he does seem to be - my car is definately going there for its service.
When over a speed ramp(one of the small hard black and yellow plastic types) with just my ns wheel, very slowly, and it quite clearly knocks from the os, so will get this looked at, at the same time

Mine does the same, even after all new shocks fitted, and I have been told that it is present on all current cars. It certainly seems that the knocking is there on pretty much every car in this black'n'yellow speed bump scenario, so I am no longer concerned. As long as the handling is not effected like it is when the pressures drop and it knockes, then I can live with a knock at 15mph over the speed bump I only go over once every couple of weeks. It is at my gym, after all

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