HAWC1506

I'm really not sure if it's the panel. I've tried pushing on the trim while it's buzzing and it doesn't seem to stop. Would contacting Audi of America help at all?

HAWC1506

The buzzing, unfortunately, is back. I thought the dealer fixed it because it was gone for about a week, but I guess not.

Toecutter

Have them address it sooner rather than later. I took my car in to address a rattle after 9 months of ownership and was told the warranty coverage for rattles is only for 6 months. Big "boooooo-hisssssss" about that.

astaikos10

i had one rattle in the 16 months i've had the car and all i did to get rid of it was be patient. probably lasted about a month, maybe less. It was the fairly common rattle in the B pillar. I also had one in my rear seat, but that went away too, i think it lasted about a couple weeks.

HAWC1506

I already had the buzzing/rattling documented. I was past my six months by then, but had only 5600 miles. Even though the AoA warranty expired, my dealer covered the expenses which was very nice of them.

Yeah I think that's the approach that I will take from now. I'd hate to bug the dealership that has been so great to me since I got the car. I'll just wait for the buzzing to go away, although it's been there for about three months already.

I have a B-pillar rattle too. It's below ear level right?

astaikos10

Yeah I think that's the approach that I will take from now. I'd hate to bug the dealership that has been so great to me since I got the car. I'll just wait for the buzzing to go away, although it's been there for about three months already.

I have a B-pillar rattle too. It's below ear level right?[/QUOTE]

yeah, exactly... i figured it was in the joint there, or something with the seatbelt. But like I said, patience paid off for me.

HAWC1506

I've noticed that the rattles aren't weather-dependent. It was 9 degrees C outside yesterday and I didn't have a single rattle. It was 9 degrees C today and I had the B-pillar rattle as well as the buzz. Quite a mystery to be honest...

KSP

I've been putting up with a rattle since I picked up my 2010 B8 several months ago that I could have sworn was coming from the shoulder belt tensioner. I had previously read posts that discussed adjusting the slider up/down to reduce it. This didn't work for me. What I discovered today is that it's actually coming from the plastic cover just above the seat belt anchoring point on the floor. In my case with the belt on and with my preferred seat positioning, the plastic on the belt was rubbing/vibrating/hitting up against the plastic trim on the seat creating a clicking noise that was most noticeable going over bumps at slow - moderate speeds (or in my case, packed snow/ice on side streets). I'm assuming that some self stick high density foam strips or felt applied to the seat belt plastic cover will take care of it.

jd_cincy

My dealer was unable to hear my rattle (bad ears from all the pneumatic tool noises???) although I heard it as I drove away. I'm not surprised, my dealer has a poor track record with me. Sounds like a high pitched buzzing, stereo on or off, primarily while I'm on rough roads, but is still slightly audible on flat streets.

They did remove the door and were unable to find anything loose. I feel mine is coming from the triangular piece of plastic housing the B&O tweeter. It feels like it should just pop off, but I'm unwilling to force it. I'd like to take a look for myself....

I'm extremely frustrated with the damn thing. Rattles incite rage in me.

HAWC1506

You, sir, are an angel. That is indeed where the B-pillar rattle is coming from for me. I readjusted my seating position slightly and it's all nice and quiet now. Thanks!

Now for the plastic "popping" noises when going over sharp bumps...Is there any way to lubricate the areas where plastic pieces meet?