C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

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Re: C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

Post by gdavison » Thu Jul 31, 2014 6:44 am

skirs6 wrote: Apart from clicking what else happens if you do nothing and what do these look like if they are actually knackered?
Dunno .. All folk (that I know of) who had the metallic click at slow speed when corning had their bearings replaced and the clicking went, so no one knows what happens if you just leave it ..

I guess this is kinda like the scene in Dune where the Bene Gesserit use the box to create the illusion of pain (or do they) .. do you ignore the clicking and have your hand burn or is it all in your mind :beerchug:
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Re: C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

Post by RS6chris! » Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:36 pm

Just a ticking/clicking sound...not the most healthy noise, seems worse when hot.

No classic Knackered wheel bearing hum/drone though.
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Re: C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

Post by gdavison » Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:10 pm

RS6chris! wrote:Just a ticking/clicking sound...not the most healthy noise, seems worse when got.

No classic Knackered wheel bearing hum/drone though.
correct .. no drone .. it was a very metallic clicking at SLOW speed, when turning .. best way to "find" it was a multi story car park and wind windows down as you drive down the circular exit "ramps"
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Re: C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

Post by 993turbo » Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:21 pm

skirs6 wrote:Been following this thread for some time now. I had the metallic clicking as described nothing else. Took it to my local specialist who said that sound isn't bearings!!! I told them about this thread and they couldn't remember the last time they did bearings on a C6.
Apart from clicking what else happens if you do nothing and what do these look like if they are actually knackered?
What did your local specialist say the problem was rather than the bearings? Not too many options.... CV joints?
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Re: C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

Post by Ceveman73 » Mon Sep 01, 2014 10:44 pm

Picked my 2010 Plus up just over a week ago. 11k miles and hey presto, the clicking/ticking is there! Looks like I'll be back at Audi sooner than expected. at least I have a warranty!
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Post by RS6chris! » Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:03 pm

I've give up with mine

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Re: C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

Post by wrekka » Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:16 pm

Annoyingly mine is ticking/clinking. I even specifically told Blackburn Audi to check and pack bearings with grease. All fine I am told.
Windows down full lock, turning around KFC drive through click, click, click. Also noticed a slight whirring when driving - thought it was the pzero rosso tyres but maybe this could be a bearing too?
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Post by 993turbo » Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:13 am

I had the clicking sound, mine went away after I didnt use the car for a while. Still no click, but now again the car has not been used since mid July, so I will see next week when I take it out of storage. Still have my SKF bearings laying ready in the workshop. :audibash:
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Re: C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

Post by Ceveman73 » Mon Sep 08, 2014 3:25 pm

Is this now an acknowledged fault by Audi on the RS6? If not, are there any individual Audi dealers who are aware of the issue and know what to look for?

Picked my 2010 Plus 2 weeks ago and have noticed it on mine at 11k miles... Would rather take it to a dealer who is already familiar with the issue.
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Re: C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

Post by gdavison » Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:37 pm

Ceveman73 wrote:Is this now an acknowledged fault by Audi on the RS6? If not, are there any individual Audi dealers who are aware of the issue and know what to look for?

Picked my 2010 Plus 2 weeks ago and have noticed it on mine at 11k miles... Would rather take it to a dealer who is already familiar with the issue.
Its known about. its actually a A6 C6 problem, not specific to RS's. But is NOT the subject of a workshop action

Print this thread and take it in to your dealer :)

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Re: C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

Post by RS6chris! » Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:17 pm

Teeside Audi are aware too.
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Re: C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

Post by wrekka » Tue Sep 16, 2014 11:24 pm

I will look into this with Blackburn Audi and see what they say...
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Re: C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

Post by NathRS6 » Fri Feb 06, 2015 7:37 pm

I Now have Chris's car and guess what drivers side is gone again !

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Re: C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

Post by classba » Fri Feb 06, 2015 9:06 pm

NathRS6 wrote:I Now have Chris's car and guess what drivers side is gone again !
oh shittttttt not again.
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Re: C6 (any version) Clicking wheel bearing thread

Post by NathRS6 » Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:55 am

Just spoke to Audi and they say no warranty on the part even though it was fitted by them 12k Miles ago 9 months ago !
Was worth a try but no luck looks like il be paying for it as i guess my warranty will say its wear and tear !

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