tomashek

2011 Q5 2.0T, 2500km into it, noticed that noise since about 1800-2000km. When I take foot off the gas pedal, it makes this strange whining/howling noise for 1 sec and then disappears. It makes it when cold or warm - that seemed to make no difference, and its happening 90% of time when take foot off gas.
Any idea what I might be against there? Could it disappear by itself later since car is new? Anyone had that happening?

Grommet

It's the sound of saving money, get it? Since we picked up our Q5 on the same day I might as well chime in. I had the howling whiney brake till the after the break in then it went away. I'm guessing as you take your foot off the gas and the pedal resets there is probably a bit of rubbing and letting off that sound. If it continues I would bring it in to the dealer and have them fix, maybe some lubricant required. Good Luck and turn up your stereo! (maybe that's why I don't hear mine, I blew my amp remember).

rocco_ca

I hear the same sound. Just when I release the gas pedal for a sec or two.. not sure what to make of it.

I also hear a sound when I first open the drivers door. I keep my Q in my garage so it's quiet there and get to hear every sound the car makes.

warcity

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Hi Rocco:

The sound you hear is normal. That's the sound of the instrument cluster and the computer starting up in response to you unlocking the door. I hear it too.

As per the other sound it's doesn't seem normal a trip to the dealer can't hurt.

GT475

[QUOTE=warcity;156362]Hi Rocco:

The sound you hear is normal. That's the sound of the instrument cluster and the computer starting up in response to you unlocking the door. I hear it too.
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My wife 335xi does a similar thing when I approach the car in the garage with a convenience key with me.

Marc

tomashek

The sound you heat when open your door is normal, not to worry.
However, other one might be not. I'm somehow glad that you experiencing that too (don't take it the wrong way). Since our cars are new, it might be the case that it will correct itself down the road. If I'm not an isolated case, then that cold mean that it's still braking in.
At least I hope so....
Anyone else with new 2.0T with similar issue?

tomashek

rocco_ca, what is your milage now?

mikeh

Its the sound of the booster rockets getting ready to fire for blast off.

mksu19

Its really hard to diagnose a noise without being able to hear it. It could be anything from your driveline, transfer box, front axles, torson diff, rear diff, there are tons of things. If you take it to the dealership for inspection, or if you have access to a lift, have them take it up to speed while on the rack and listen for the noise from below.

rocco_ca

Almost 10k right now. I could still hear it this morning as I was driving to work, but I find it has diminished over time. I'm thinking it's because our cars are new and are breaking in.

Perhaps all Q5's have this sound but drivers don't notice it. With the radio on and exterior traffic noise, it's hard to hear it. The good news is that it did diminish for me. I may take it in when I get a chance.