Noise from acceleration from a stop

[jaboki]

So today I noticed a clunking noise. When I accelerate from a stop, I hear a slight single clunk noise. It only happens once maybe half a second after acceleration from a stop. But, it happens 100% of the time.

I put it in manual mode to see if it's a noise from shifting 1st to 2nd, but it made the same noise even though I kept it at M1. Slow acceleration, very lightly driving in the parking lot.

Any idea what this noise could be?

Weird to hear a noise already, only 200 miles on the car. I booked an appointment next week for the dealer to check it out.

[riceboy22]

Do you notice anything when you're stopping or only when you're starting from a standstill? And does it happen immediately once you let go of the brakes and the car starts to move forward, or do you have to hit the accelerator to hear it?

[jaboki]

When I'm stopping it doesn't seem to make any noise. I will double check.

I did another test after reading your post.

I let go of the brake and let it coast. No noise.
I let go of the brake and let it coast, then very lightly pressed on the gas pedal and the clunk sound happened but it took longer for it to happen. 2 seconds later vs almost immediately when I press it normally.

I'm hoping it's just the brake pads shifting after reading online, but I'm not entirely sure.

[riceboy22]

That's interesting. I was thinking brake pads like you mentioned, but I would think you'd hear that in situations other than just accelerating. Let us know what the dealer diagnoses as the cause.

[jaboki]

My appointment is tomorrow, but I ran in to this post:
http://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-s...-stop-2883858/

It's the same exact issue I have. Am I the only one that hears this from Audizine? :P

Apparently it's normal. I'll take it in anyways.

[riceboy22]

My appointment is tomorrow, but I ran in to this post:
http://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-s...-stop-2883858/

It's the same exact issue I have. Am I the only one that hears this from Audizine? :P

Apparently it's normal. I'll take it in anyways.

That's interesting. I've never noticed it before, but I'll listen more closely next time I'm in the car.

[freesole]

I have a 3.0 as well and haven't heard anything... Mine is from 2016.

[jaboki]

Maybe Im over sensitive to noise. I only hear it with windows up, music off, and AC off.

Slowly accelerate and right at 7mph it makes the sound.

I did an additional test. I was on a decline and let the car roll by itself. As soon as it crossed over 7mph it made the same noise.

[buggravy]

I listened, and did notice it today. It was really subtle, and I only hear it when accelerating from a stop for the first time after turning the car on. I think I hadn't noticed it because my current and previous Outbacks have done the same thing to greater degree, and with those cars it's the ABS & VDC doing an automated operational check.

[jaboki]

I listened, and did notice it today. It was really subtle, and I only hear it when accelerating from a stop for the first time after turning the car on. I think I hadn't noticed it because my current and previous Outbacks have done the same thing to greater degree, and with those cars it's the ABS & VDC doing an automated operational check.

Thanks for checking. ;)

I also checked my wifes 2016 A6. Makes the same exact noise at 10mph. I've been reading it's ABS, TCS and Quattro checks. I wonder why I never noticed it in her car. We had it a lot longer.

Initial start is the loudest. If you listen for it it happens every single time.

[buggravy]

Thanks for checking. ;)

I also checked my wifes 2016 A6. Makes the same exact noise at 10mph. I've been reading it's ABS, TCS and Quattro checks. I wonder why I never noticed it in her car. We had it a lot longer.

Initial start is the loudest. If you listen for it it happens every single time.

I just drove my wife's Q ('16 3.0) and hers does it too.

More importantly, dude, did you get your wheels installed?

[jaboki]

I just drove my wife's Q ('16 3.0) and hers does it too.

More importantly, dude, did you get your wheels installed?

LOL I did. I realized I forgot to post pictures! I'll post them up this weekend! The random LA rain made the car dirty.

It's nice but not as nice as yours! I think I'll accidentally curb it and do the satin black powder + gloss black rim guard like yours. It's such a nicer setup!

[buggravy]

LOL I did. I realized I forgot to post pictures! I'll post them up this weekend! The random LA rain made the car dirty.

It's nice but not as nice as yours! I think I'll accidentally curb it and do the satin black powder + gloss black rim guard like yours. It's such a nicer setup!

I appreciate the kind words. I think I remember that your car is white, in which case I think I'd prefer the platinum finish. Either way, congrats, and looking forward to seeing it.

[mikedizzzo]

i get the same noise at 10 mph exactly on my 2016 S5. Its at the dealership now and they said its the "motor mounts." I should be getting it back today and ill let you know if the sound is still there.

[mikedizzzo]

My bro has also has a 2016 S5 and it doesnt make any clunk sound at that speed, so that was the only reason why i took my car in.

[mikedizzzo]

Noise is all gone, even though I have 16000 miles on them, the mounts were shot on the left side.


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[Psycade]

I have a clunk at 7mph. Did you feel the clunk in the gas pedal? Glad you got yours fixed

[ViktarS]

I had similar issue with subframe spacer, you might need to screw bolts tighter.