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Hi guys, just need some help if possible, I drive an A3 3.2 DSG (sorry its not an S)

It developed a problem last night while driving along at 40mph, the car started to shake a little bit, like a loose wheel, not through the steering so I can only assume its something to do with the back on the car, so I pulled over checked all the wheel nuts which were tight so I drove on, the vibration continued only after about 35mph, the vibration got worse and worse and I was forced to stop.

After I stopped I set off again and it was fine until I hit a steady 35mph and it started all over again, I have checked the wheels, hubs and driveshafts and they are all fine and tight, I am now concerned its possibly the DGS gearbox or the 4WD system

Can anyone shed any light on this?

Thanks a lot Stu

Maybe one of the wheel weights have came off?

Dave

Basically tried changing all 4 wheels and using the spacer saver on the 2 rear wheels and its still the same

Is it still in warranty?

Dave

No unfortunately its not still under warranty, but it had a new DSG unit fitted last year so if its that I can get that under warranty

Go back to the stealer! Are you still using it?

Dave

No its currently off the road as I can only drive short distances, its booked in at the dealer next Monday, which is still a week away, thats why if anyone had any advice I could check before I take it there

The car does shake violently as well, it starts off slowly but if you maintain your speed the shaking gets so bad you have to stop as you can't see where your going and it feels like the car is shaking to bits, only seems to start happening when the car is warm as well, say after 2 miles? something is out of balance badly on the car just have to figure out what!

Well after all the investigation work and issues with the gearbox, diff, haldex etc, I have figured out its 2 buckled rear wheels! I tried some brand new wheels on the back last night and it didn't vibrate at all!

How did you buckle two and not remember? I thought you had checked the rear wheels per my question about wheel weights coming off?

Seems strange that it gets worse when warm....

Any way, glad you fixed it!

Dave

I've only had the car for 2 weeks, so it was like that 50miles after I bought it! I have a feeling the wheels were "swapped" at some point as the wear is much different on the back that the front

stugolf wrote:I've only had the car for 2 weeks, so it was like that 50miles after I bought it! I have a feeling the wheels were "swapped" at some point as the wear is much different on the back that the front

I made that mistake once (putting the front onto the rear) and will never do it again! They all wore out at the same time

Dave

After all the troubles I had with my car I thought I'd share some pics now its fixed

What do you guys think?

cool looking car... especially in black WHEN its polished,


pleased you got to the bottom of your vibration, we had it with the S3 and eventually found out we had 2 duff new tyres..

Awesome!

Hide your plate asap, or the car will be for sale on eBay next week!

Dave