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Launch Control grinding noise.
03-03-2015, 10:52 AM
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Launch Control grinding noise.
The first time I tried the Launch Control I didn't notice any noise other than the tire chirp. Second time I tried it, I heard a muffled grinding noise when it put the power down. Tried it again a few days later and still the same grinding noise. I'm scared to use the launch control now. Those 3 times appears to be the only times that I will use the launch control. Oh well...
03-03-2015, 12:10 PM
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I would take it in for service. Could be an early sign of a failing transmission. Of course, if use of launch control voids the warranty, then maybe you should forget about it.
03-03-2015, 06:32 PM
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I have not read the warranty, so I don't know. But, if you use it every single day a couple of times per day, I'm pretty sure it does for the transmission. There is a counter which keeps track how often it is used. I believe when the Nissan Skyline GTR came out, a single use of launch control voided the warranty.
03-03-2015, 08:47 PM
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I don't think launch control voids warranty. But if that happens then manufacturer, in this instance Audi, will be sued for sure.
03-03-2015, 08:53 PM
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Launch counter on S3
I have not read the warranty, so I don't know. But, if you use it every single day a couple of times per day, I'm pretty sure it does for the transmission. There is a counter which keeps track how often it is used. I believe when the Nissan Skyline GTR came out, a single use of launch control voided the warranty.
I don't think it would void the warrantee if they feature LC and limit the # of launches.
May be Ryan can figure out how to display the number on the MMI.
03-04-2015, 11:29 AM
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I can not believe using a feature designed into the car by the manufacturer voids the warranty. If it does, the law suit would be a slam dunk. Even Saul Goodman could win that decision for you.
