Rear "rattle" noise
 

Hello all,

Maybe someone can help....I have a bit of a banging noise or rattle coming from the rear passenger side - more towards the truck area or near the rear springs.

It's a 2002 A4 3.0 - I had my wife listen for the noise yesterday (lowered the passenger side seat and remove the trunk cover) as I thought the noise was coming from the trunk itself (loose jack or such).

But the noise is coming from under the car....near that part of the vehicle.

I crawled under but everything seems tight - nothing loose that I can see.

It only happens when I hit a bump in the road.....

Springs??

Cheers

Re: Rear "rattle" noise
 

bump :)

Re: Rear "rattle" noise
 

Rob,

Your question is very vague and it requires someone to really be able to "experience" what you are describing; noises tend to travel inside the car and give very subjective interpretations...

If you have more details, perhaps someone would be able to relate to your experience and share.

Re: Rear "rattle" noise
 

I cannot really give any further info.....

Best to describe the noise as a two loose pieces of metal - like a clamp that needs tightening.

Only happens when the left rear passenger side tire hits a small imperfection in the road...like a slight bump. No noise on even smooth roads.

I guess a trip to the shop is required.

Cheers

Re: Rear "rattle" noise
 

I'm thinking of rusted heat shield?

Re: Rear "rattle" noise
 

Just thought I would update all on the noise ...

Seems the rear right spring is cracked :(

Checking around for prices........This sounds expensive.

Cheers