A4 B9 Creaking from rear

**hedgepig** · 05-10-2016,06:15 PM

Hi. Just wondering what the outcome was from this? I'm afraid I put a fresh post on the forum before I saw this. The recording of the sound (posted by wm1976) is exactly what I'm experiencing at the moment. I'd be keen to find out what it was and if they managed to rectify it? Thanks in advance.

**wm1976** · 05-10-2016,08:44 PM

Sorry, there was nothing to report, hence no post. The car's booked in for end of October. I'll report back then.

In the meantime, the sound has gotten louder and now sounds almost from both sides of the rear, although as I mentioned, difficult to pin point.

**hedgepig** · 05-10-2016,10:28 PM

Thanks for the reply. Ahh... doesn't bode well! I'll get myself booked in. I'll keep this thread updated on developments. I think it's where the trim meets the back window.

**Nuke** · 15-10-2016,04:49 PM

I have the same creak with an A4 delivered in July. However I've noticed the issue begins to lessen below about 13degC & is almost gone in colder weather. Humidity also seems to have an adverse effect!
Anyone else notice similar fluctuations?
I should note a friend bought an A6 around the same time. Haven't driven in it but he claims his car has the same issue..

**alanant** · 17-10-2016,07:40 PM

Hi, sounds like the noise I had . The car was in with the dealer in Belfast today. The fault was confirmed. They removed D pillar trims and found the guide pins for the rear window was creating the noise by rubbing on the D pillar trim. They modified the pins (removed them) - trim refitted - noise gone. They also did a software update (45E3 for ESP) at the same time. Hope this is of help to you

**hedgepig** · 20-10-2016,02:33 PM

Hi. Just a quick update. Took the car to the dealership who were very sympathetic. The noise was glaringly obvious from the start of the test drive. Sadly no loan cars until November. I'll report back then. As for the noise, the master technician was mystified. Seems like a common problem judging by the responses on here.

**spellsinger** · 21-10-2016,10:40 AM

Originally Posted by hedgepig

Hi. Just a quick update. Took the car to the dealership who were very sympathetic. The noise was glaringly obvious from the start of the test drive. Sadly no loan cars until November. I'll report back then. As for the noise, the master technician was mystified. Seems like a common problem judging by the responses on here.

Just a quick question - those with a the creak from the rear, do you have the standard or B&O sound? I wondered if it was anything to do with the extra speakers at the back?

**Nuke** · 24-10-2016,09:23 PM

Standard speakers - I'm tone deaf anyway!
To recap tho - seems two guys had problem successfully resolved. However one seemed to be parcel shelf clips, the other rear window guide-pins into C-pillar...
It would good if this was a recognised fault - with a documented fix!
I think mine is rear window/C pillar related. Bright sun seems to exacerbate ( dark colour). Also switching on rear-window demister seemed to start it up the other morning.

**cuke2u** · 25-10-2016,01:57 PM

Try lubricating the door seals, it is a common issue with modern car design...

**wm1976** · 27-10-2016,05:11 PM

Got mine seen to Tuesday. They need to remote the parcel shelf apparently and some parts may be needed before they do so it's booked in mid November. I'll report back.

I've not made the link between temperature and the noise yet. I would say it does sound like it's in the D pillar.