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by adw555
Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:45 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: engine not always idling correctly
Replies: 8
Views: 3008

Re: engine not always idling correctly

I am having the exact same problem. I seem to be happeining when im driving on high speeds or high revs, Then when I slow down on and stop on a traffic light the rev pointer remains higher than usuall, but after about 20 - 30 second the rev pointer drops to it normal position. If anybody knows abou...
by adw555
Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:43 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: slight engine hiss
Replies: 8
Views: 4537

Re: slight engine hiss

So, the dealer says you don't need to sit before shutting the engine off...these days modern turbo engines can cool themselves down...and I don't see anything in the handbook about it. Asked VW uk and they said the same thing. However, I used to have a Subaru Impreza turbo that had a sticker on the ...
by adw555
Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: slight engine hiss
Replies: 8
Views: 4537

Re: slight engine hiss

yes, the noise is there whether the climate control is on or not. I also hear a slight humming noise as if there is some sort of electrical pump running..both noises stop at the same time after 3-4 minutes.
by adw555
Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:37 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: slight engine hiss
Replies: 8
Views: 4537

Re: slight engine hiss

Think it might be the after-run coolant pump...supposed to prevent damage to the turbo bearings after shut off.
by adw555
Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:06 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: slight engine hiss
Replies: 8
Views: 4537

slight engine hiss

After each journey, when I turn the engine off I can hear a faint hissing if I pop the bonnet or stick my head down near either of the front wheel arches. It seems to do this every time for a few minutes then stops. Anyone else ever hear this ?. I have the climate control on auto at all times in cas...
by adw555
Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: engine not always idling correctly
Replies: 8
Views: 3008

Re: engine not always idling correctly

both, first time the car had only been running a couple of minutes and the other 5-6 times it's been warm and been running for at least 20 miles.
by adw555
Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: engine not always idling correctly
Replies: 8
Views: 3008

engine not always idling correctly

So, 5 times in the last 3 days I've come to a stop at traffic lights/junction and the revs haven't dropped back to the normal 900 rpm..they drop to about 1100/1200....only happens occassionally and if I move off, then it's fine at the next junction.. Car has only done 200 miles...and it's the 2.0 TS...