Homer1946

After a bit of driving when I slow down or stop my car makes a soft wailing sound, like a distant train whistle. The first couple of times it did it I actually rolled my window down to listen wondering how I could possible be hearing a train from where I was.

I am going to have it looked at, but, of course, getting it to manifest for the dealer may be problematic. Anyone experienced anything similar or have any ideas what it might be?

Thanks in advance

subterFUSE

I have that exact same sound in my S6.

I literally told my wife it sounds like a train in the distance.
The Amtrak rail runs right through our town so we are very used to hearing trains.

I have assumed it is just a noise from one of the car's systems, and is normal.

gatorguy7

I haven't heard anything like that but if you don't think it will happen for the dealer then take a video with sound whenever you hear it happening.

Homer1946

Because of the nature of the sound, "distant" and not loud, I fear recording it will be difficult. However it drives me nuts.

(I had a friend that had squirrels in his attic so he put one of those noise makers that only squirrels can hear to try to drive them off. Instead it drove him nuts as he could hear it constantly.)

gatorguy7

Your story cracked me up.

shaf

I have the same sound and I think it is related to the AC. When I hear it when stoped if I turn off the AC the sound stops. Try it and see. Hope this helps.

snagitseven

Does it come and go or vary in frequency/intensity with the climate fan speed? My allroad has a noisy fan bearing - not as loud as a train whistle though; more like a subtle whine but only at a certain fan speed. We've gotten fond of it over the years - It's actually a member of the family now and we would be sad to see it go.

Homer1946

Yep. It looks like it is climate control related. Will have to do some more testing.

Sickler

Funny when I saw the title for this. Yeah, my 2012 makes the same sound with the A/C on. Only notice it at stops. And yes, sounds like a distant train whistle. Fairly consistent volume and frequency. Doesn't change with acceleration.

Homer1946

The dealer has now had my car for 3 days, and has replaced several parts related to the climate control system, and still they are working on it. They are now conferring with Audi technical support.

I miss my car...