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  1. 07-18-2017 04:36 PM #1
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    Steering issue - need help ASAP

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    Hi Guys, I need your help ASAP
    Yesterday аfter the rain I took my son for a fun ride through the puddles.
    Today I've noticed the steering wheel has started to work much harder.
    It isn't hard in full cycle. When wheels are straight and I start to turn it's hard after small change it's become normal... continue and it's hard again. Like waves. No vibrations during driving, no noses.
    No leaks, vag-com - no codes.
    What should I look into ?
    2013 Audi S5 3.0T: Custom Audison with B&O, Quattro Sport Differential, ADS, 7-speed dual-clutch DL501
    Mods: ||ST2: Unitronic ECU + TCU + Ported SC & Throttle||Intake: ESC Kohlefaser Luft ||Exhaust: AWE Touring with Resonated DPs 102mm tips||Susp:CR15, Alu K, H&R OE, H&R R Sway Bar, ECS Drv Mnt Insert Kit ||H&R Spacers: 15F/20R || Brakes: ECS SS Lines, StopTech BBK Creo Slott Rotors F/R, HAWK 5.0 F/R, Motul 600 || etc.
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  2. 07-18-2017 04:42 PM #2
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    "Like wives" Hahahaha

    I think you're good, wouldn't worry.


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  3. 07-18-2017 04:44 PM #3
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    Sorry for typo...fixed
    2013 Audi S5 3.0T: Custom Audison with B&O, Quattro Sport Differential, ADS, 7-speed dual-clutch DL501
    Mods: ||ST2: Unitronic ECU + TCU + Ported SC & Throttle||Intake: ESC Kohlefaser Luft ||Exhaust: AWE Touring with Resonated DPs 102mm tips||Susp:CR15, Alu K, H&R OE, H&R R Sway Bar, ECS Drv Mnt Insert Kit ||H&R Spacers: 15F/20R || Brakes: ECS SS Lines, StopTech BBK Creo Slott Rotors F/R, HAWK 5.0 F/R, Motul 600 || etc.
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    Made more sense with the "wives" comment.


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  5. 07-18-2017 06:00 PM #5
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    Guys, any ideas?!
    2013 Audi S5 3.0T: Custom Audison with B&O, Quattro Sport Differential, ADS, 7-speed dual-clutch DL501
    Mods: ||ST2: Unitronic ECU + TCU + Ported SC & Throttle||Intake: ESC Kohlefaser Luft ||Exhaust: AWE Touring with Resonated DPs 102mm tips||Susp:CR15, Alu K, H&R OE, H&R R Sway Bar, ECS Drv Mnt Insert Kit ||H&R Spacers: 15F/20R || Brakes: ECS SS Lines, StopTech BBK Creo Slott Rotors F/R, HAWK 5.0 F/R, Motul 600 || etc.
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  6. 07-18-2017 06:51 PM #6
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    Did you get mud in your belly pan? Maybe something got wedged in there, I would check underneath and rule it out.
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  7. 07-18-2017 07:18 PM #7
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    Thank you for everyone. I found a core of the problem and fixed.

    Happy End :)))
    2013 Audi S5 3.0T: Custom Audison with B&O, Quattro Sport Differential, ADS, 7-speed dual-clutch DL501
    Mods: ||ST2: Unitronic ECU + TCU + Ported SC & Throttle||Intake: ESC Kohlefaser Luft ||Exhaust: AWE Touring with Resonated DPs 102mm tips||Susp:CR15, Alu K, H&R OE, H&R R Sway Bar, ECS Drv Mnt Insert Kit ||H&R Spacers: 15F/20R || Brakes: ECS SS Lines, StopTech BBK Creo Slott Rotors F/R, HAWK 5.0 F/R, Motul 600 || etc.
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  8. 07-18-2017 07:39 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Strong Man View Post
    Thank you for everyone. I found a core of the problem and fixed.

    Happy End :)))
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    2012 S4/ Prestige/ Black Optics Package/DSG/Red Leather/B&O sound
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  9. 07-19-2017 06:26 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by chopz33 View Post
    What was it
    Ditto! What was the fix?
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    Gone but not forgotten - 2011 S4 | Prestige | Jet Blue | HRE R40s
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    It was steering shaft joint under a car (not in a cabin). Cleaned with WD40 greased with Motul grease.
    2013 Audi S5 3.0T: Custom Audison with B&O, Quattro Sport Differential, ADS, 7-speed dual-clutch DL501
    Mods: ||ST2: Unitronic ECU + TCU + Ported SC & Throttle||Intake: ESC Kohlefaser Luft ||Exhaust: AWE Touring with Resonated DPs 102mm tips||Susp:CR15, Alu K, H&R OE, H&R R Sway Bar, ECS Drv Mnt Insert Kit ||H&R Spacers: 15F/20R || Brakes: ECS SS Lines, StopTech BBK Creo Slott Rotors F/R, HAWK 5.0 F/R, Motul 600 || etc.
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  12. 07-19-2017 08:58 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Strong Man View Post
    It was steering shaft joint under a car (not in a cabin). Cleaned with WD40 greased with Motul grease.
    Was it the universal joint at the bottom of the steering column's intermediate shaft that you cleaned and lubed? (Part # 6 in this pic) ...



    I just had this shaft replaced in my 2011 S4 recently, because it had developed a squeaking noise during low speed turns in either direction (e.g., turning into a parking spot, driveway, etc.). The dealer was initially going to lubricate it but felt the problem was just going to return. Since it was under warranty, they just replaced the shaft (which includes the universals at each end of it). The noise went away and the steering feel also improved - much like it was when the car was new.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LYKUNO View Post
    Was it the universal joint at the bottom of the steering column's intermediate shaft that you cleaned and lubed? (Part # 6 in this pic) ...
    Yes , exactly this one
    2013 Audi S5 3.0T: Custom Audison with B&O, Quattro Sport Differential, ADS, 7-speed dual-clutch DL501
    Mods: ||ST2: Unitronic ECU + TCU + Ported SC & Throttle||Intake: ESC Kohlefaser Luft ||Exhaust: AWE Touring with Resonated DPs 102mm tips||Susp:CR15, Alu K, H&R OE, H&R R Sway Bar, ECS Drv Mnt Insert Kit ||H&R Spacers: 15F/20R || Brakes: ECS SS Lines, StopTech BBK Creo Slott Rotors F/R, HAWK 5.0 F/R, Motul 600 || etc.
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  14. 07-20-2017 08:02 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Strong Man View Post
    Yes , exactly this one
    Thanks for posting this..
    My friend had the same issue with his s4 and this made me think to check the steering knuckle 1st and saved me alot of time!
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