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2016 Audi A4 — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions

ManualHunterCommunity StarterJul 8, 20262016 Audi A4 PremiumBrooklyn
2016 Audi A4 Premium, about 185,500 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame or motor mechanism?
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ProjectMom166Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 8, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2016 Audi A4 in Brooklyn, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “driver seat clicks during left-right transitions,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
ManualHunterCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 9, 2026permalink
Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 2016 Audi A4 first. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
QuietSeller995Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 9, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2016 Audi A4 before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. I'll update if anything new shows up.
HighwayDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 9, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2016 Audi A4 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2016 Audi A4 in Brooklyn with 185,500 miles. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
ManualDaily690Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 9, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2016 Audi A4, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Stop there until you know. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
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