Why is the interior of my Audi rattling?

On even the most well-made cars, interior noises are bound to rear their ugly heads eventually. After many miles of driving over bumpy surfaces and through evil potholes, the many parts and pieces that make up your interior are slowly coming loose and losing that factory gap.

Why does my car make a rattling noise when I accelerate?

It will be a faint sound when the car is idling in ‘park’ mode, but the volume and frequency will increase in proportion to acceleration. It could indicate the last stage of the converter’s life. If this happens, you should take the vehicle to a repair shop as soon as possible.

What kind of noise does Audi A3 make?

This article will help you track down the source of interior noises and make your interior a pleasant (and quiet) place to be. This article applies to the Audi A3, A4 B7, A4 B8, A6 C5, A6 C6, Q5 and Q7.

What can I do about the noise in my Audi?

Figure 2. A little foam or felt tape can silence noisy interior panels. The center console/armrest area is notorious for making noise, which is no surprise considering that it is made up of lots of plastic parts. A little felt tape can work wonders here, as come some lubrication on the hinges.

What to do if your Audi sunroof rattles?

Audi issued a technical service bulletin that outlined this problem and how to fix it. In some other cases, springs have been known to come loose and even fall out of the sunroof. Adjusting the position of the sunroof if it is out of alignment can also solve wind noise or even rattling issues.

Why does my Audi make a squeaking noise when I stop?

Audi uses high performance brakes which are semi-metallic. The metal particles in the brake pads will cause squeaking when they rub against the metal brake rotors, which is normal. Also, normal brake function causes brake dust to accumulate which can lead to squeaking. A quick way to resolve either issue is to stop.

What to do if your Audi is making a rattling noise?

Figure 1. Locate the area you believe the noise is coming from. If your car is still under warranty, take it to the dealership for rattle fixes. While not all dealers will be receptive to fixing these issues, many owners have had success doing so.

What causes a car’s brake pads to squeak?

The metal particles in the brake pads will cause squeaking when they rub against the metal brake rotors, which is normal. Also, normal brake function causes brake dust to accumulate which can lead to squeaking.