50pascals

+1 there is a TSB for this.

It says to use a dry lube. Pull the carpet back and lube the joint where the boot meets the shaft.

Mine went away as soon as the temperatures cooled off.

snagitseven

As I understand it, that TSB was pulled (maybe not). In any case, as I mentioned earlier, the lube is not a permanent fix - the groan will return. Even the replacement of the intermediate shaft is temporary although it will last longer before the new boot will eventually wear out. It's poor design with no permanent solution.

Vodka G

i have the same issue. so what kind of lube to use?

Robert Schirmer

I had the same sound. I don't know if all cars have a power tilt column but mine does. If I just changed the tilt angle and I can make it go away. I installed a heated wheel and though maybe I missed some clearance issue but it looks like I didn't.

Bob

Sabaat Ahmad

I have the same issue. Any guidance on what lube to buy and / or instructions on what to lubricate?

50pascals

I used spray teflon lube. It lasted 6months. I just had to re-spray it.

Sabaat Ahmad

Did you do it from the driver footwell area or under the car?

50pascals

Drivers footwell area.

I am not 100% positive, but I believe when I had it on the lift there was a rubber boot that enclosed it, or made it otherwise impossible to hit that area with lube from underneath.

bpd

Well what the hell, mine just started to make this noise today. 4600 mi '18 S6, 11 mos old. Will address it with dealer at Service time.