JARED_LA
Veteran Member
Not sure how long it's been making this sound. I hear a faint high pitch noise only at idle. Is this normal?
Whistling noise at idle?
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VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
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- Jul 2, 2000
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- Springfield, VA
- TDI
- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
Where is it coming from? If under the center of the car, then it is the stepper motors for the exhaust throttles.
If the engine compartment, I'm not certain - post a video so we can hear it, too
If the engine compartment, I'm not certain - post a video so we can hear it, too
Driver_found
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- Apr 21, 2005
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- Phila
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- Former MKV Jetta TDI 5M, Former 2013 Passat TDI SE 6M, 2015 Mazda 6 Touring 6m
Me too. First noticed after the 10k mile service. Now after the 20k mile service, the noise is still there. All seems normal from what people are telling me.
At this point, I would be concerned if I did NOT hear any sound. That could mean something is not functioning.
At this point, I would be concerned if I did NOT hear any sound. That could mean something is not functioning.
RoadRunnerTR21
Veteran Member
Could it be turbo whistle? I've never noticed it on this car but when I swapped to a 4" cat-less exhaust on my Duramax, the turbo whistle was vary loud. In fact, when I started the truck when it was cold, it sounded like a jet engine spooling up.
VeeDubTDI
Wanderluster, Traveler, TDIClub Enthusiast
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2000
- Location
- Springfield, VA
- TDI
- ‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
Heh - you should listen to my 6.0
