Continuous rattling noise A3 8Y Sportback (dashboard rattle?)

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Jul 18, 2022 | 01:45 PM

G86

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Continuous rattling noise A3 8Y Sportback (dashboard rattle?)

Hi everyone, since December 2021 I have a new Audi A3 8Y Sportback Advanced 35 TFSI S-Tronic MHEV and since March/April 2022 (so since a few months) I have a very disturbing rattling noise that presumably comes from the passenger side of the dashboard.
I also have the feeling that the rattling noise is more persistent when it is hot outside. Also, I only hear this when I drive straight or when I steer to the right. When I steer to the left, the rattling noise is completely gone.
I have attached a sound clip: you hear the rattle noise continuously for 30 seconds. Is there anyone who has an idea of the reason and the solution?
Because I first find out before going to the dealer who may prefer to be deaf to solve the problem.
The Audi currently has 15,000 km on the odometer.
Thank you!

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Jan 13, 2023 | 09:36 PM

Audi8ya..

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Rattle noise

Is there allready a solution? I have the same noise

Jun 27, 2023 | 11:57 PM

yippitykip

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Hey guys.
Any solution to this? My rattle is completely identical, can't pinpoint it.

Jul 26, 2023 | 11:33 PM

JonasF

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Did you guys get this sorted? I think I have the same noise from front left side.

Aug 2, 2023 | 11:00 AM

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I have an 8Y RS3 and had the same issue, including my door panels. One dealer fixed the door panels but I had to try a few other dealerships to fix the rattles that were coming from my center console since they were trying to blame my straight pipe exhaust even though this issue started around 3k miles with the OEM exhaust. Finally got another dealer to fix the center console rattles under warranty. They had to remove the center console and add lots of felt to different locations within the center console. The noise is now gone thankfully. I have other friends with 8Y RS3s and about half of them have issues with rattles and half dont. I also had a loaner A3 with 10k miles and that one didnt have any rattles, so it seems to vary from car to car. My guess is the ones that dont rattle now, will rattle eventually, especially on the stiffer suspension cars like the S and RS models. Hope that helps!

Aug 25, 2024 | 01:39 PM

raf929994

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did you manage to solve the problem of this sound?

Sep 1, 2024 | 10:18 PM

MingusDew

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You can use a tone generator on your phone to play different frequencies and turn the stereo up to see if you can induce the vibration while sitting. You need to start popping panels off, and seeing when rattle goes away. Inspect the panel, find place where it is rubbing, and use felt tape where it fits or use silicon grease to lubricate the contact spot. It’s trial and error. I’d suggest starting with the dash speaker grills if you have dash rattles.

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Yotache Foam Strips Adhesive 1/16 Inch Thick x 1 Inch Wide, 1.5mm Close Cell Foam Rubber Weather Stripping Tape Seal for Doors Insulation, Total 33 Feet Long https://a.co/d/dWtmw6E

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