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Hey guys,

after 35K of funfilled driving, i've got a problem...

when i start my car in the morning, the tires make alot of noise when turning. its almost a grating sound which i can feel all the way up the steering column.

not sure what the problem is?? it goes away if i drive the car for about 30 mins or so..

any ideas??

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Are you braking when turning? It may be the brakes and not the tires.

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i thought that might be it. but sadly its not the case.

the problem only occurs in the morning, after ive left the h-brake on all night, and the car in 1st.

when i drive out of my space, i roll it out by babying the clutch (no gas) and once out of my spot let it run on fwd momentum. also it only makes noise when i turn..

strange.

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Do you also hear a "pop"?

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Is it the fronts only or the rear end?

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i hear more of a creak.

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feels like the front end only.

the sounds reverberates & hums when i turn the wheel.

it doesnt happen much in the afternoons or evenings...

strange.

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what year car do you have?

i have something similar in the 09 a4

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2008 A4 3.2 with 6 spd manual transmission & s-line package.

its still under warranty, i just wanted some more info before i took it in to the dealership

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well
took it today to the dealership, cuz i had a CEL come on on sunday.

CEL cause = iginition coils #5 & 6 needed to be replaced (warranty covered!!! YAY!!)
creaky noise: caused due to loose plug in the powersteering fluid box which inturn was leaking powersteering fluid. (strange that i didnt see any fluid beneath my car in the mornings...

in any case gettin her back in like an hour!!!