So I think I have fixed the dreaded 1.4TFSI COD Rattle.........

[Audi Ashley]

So forgive me guys if this looks like a botch job but I have been on a few test drives and shes as quiet as a mouse whilst in COD (2 Cylinder) mode.

I took the car to Audi and they put thermal grease on the both ends of the turbo actuator rod, this didn't work.

I know its this rod that is rattling when in 2 cylinder mode so I thought, how to stop it.

Anyway just after Christmas we was throwing away a outdoor Christmas tree which the storm had wrecked and noticed the little springs keeping the string leds tight.

I kept them as I came up with an idea of how to keep the actuator rod tight so not to rattle but free enough so it worked as it should.

Anyway this is what I did......

 

[Audi Ashley]

UPDATE - So I have been driving and testing and this has completely fixed this issue. So many people complain about the 2 cylinder rattle on the 1.4 COD engines.

 

[JaegerStriker]

interesting!!! got any idea where i can get these from so i can test it too?

 

[Audi Ashley]

interesting!!! got any idea where i can get these from so i can test it too?

I found these which may do the same thing

200pcs Assorted Box of Expansion Springs Extension Tension Spring Set (20 Sizes) | eBay

The Length includes the hook. Material: Spring Steel. Type: Spring Se. In secure plastic box. handy plastic carry box for storage. 200 piece kit includes Box Size：22x11.2x3cm. Features: Suitable for different occasions.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Steve D]

If it works, it works.

 

[Audi Ashley]

This mod is still holding up and I cannot believe a simple fix has cured it,

At this Speed and Revs is the sweet spot that normally you could hear it rattle but its completely silent.

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