VanCityTT

Hello All,

My 2016 TTS has a rattle from the driver side vent. I can get it to stop 100% of the time by pressing on the vent or temporarily stop it by shifting the direction trim ring. But, it returns.

Anyone else had this? Anyone found a permanent solution? Replace the vent? Adding felt? Adding?

I have read some online forums about similar issues with other TTS owners but I haven't found a mentioned solution.

Thanks,
Chris

Nebuul

As a generic answer for rattles like this, you can sometimes fix it by inserting a small piece of something to act as a tensioner and shock absorber. You can buy very thin velvet tape at home depot, for instance. Maybe pull out the vent slightly, then put a piece of velvet on the edge and replace the vent? It's an invisible fix that is inexpensive and typically works well.

Just be sure to look at a diagram of your vent, first, to make sure you don't break anything removing it

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MCRN

VanCityTT

Thanks for the quick and valuable input. Thanks to you both.

Huey52

The "felted" tape I've used in the past:

VanCityTT

Thanks to everyone for the feedback.

I believe the rattle is actually coming from the seat heater button in the middle of the driver side vent.

Has anyone had the similar? And any suggested fixes? Can that button be tightened at all?

Thanks for any guidance.
Chris

VanCityTT

Hello all,

I believe there was a Forum member that posted that his centre button had fallen off his vent and was in warranty discussions with Audi.

I would like to hear the outcome of that discussion. And, can this centre button be tightened?

I think my rattle is from there versus the vent itself. Has anyone else had the same issue and how did you resolve it?

Thanks.

PKT

Here is what happened to mine. Still trying to get AUDI usa to cover replacement. Bring your car into the dealer and file a warranty claim.

Huey52

My left-most dash air vent has a rattle/buzz when the cabin is cold (and it's been exceptionally cold of late). Once the cabin is warm no issue.

I had initially thought it was a door speaker but turns out just a tolerance gap thing in the vent ring affected by temperature.

sgumm

Mine also rattles on my 2017 TTS. This only happens during heavy acceleration though.
If I decide to try and fix it I will let you know how I did it.