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Audi Case Study 57: S5 Undercarriage noise solved easily!

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31
Mar

A little rock and roll happening under the Audi S5.

The Audi S5 had rather noisy undercarriage and subtle rock ‘n’ roll phenomenon during drive.

Mr. Sam came to our Garage with his Audi S5 having a noisy undercarriage.
A VCDS Fault Codes scan is performed.
The Audi S5 is elevated for the Multi-point Inspection of every vital component for reliability and safety risks.
Profound cracks are found in the Engine Mountings. Replacements entails lifting the engine. Symptoms of bad Engine Mounts include vibration, clunking sound and subtle engine shift.
The bushing in the Control Arm has cracked. This is one of the most common issues of a fatigued bushing over time.
It is common for the Lower Arm Bushing to wear out over time with heavy accelerations and braking pressure. Time for a replacement.
The Upper Control Arm and Bushing are subjected to the most stress during heavy braking and acceleration. The extreme force caused the rubber bushing to become fatigued and cracked.
A small token of a complimentary car wish with interior detailing goes a long way in building a closer customer relationship.
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