Strange whisling noise in engine

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sintek
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I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
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Strange whisling noise in engine

Post by sintek »

Hey there guys...
Steven here...VW Scirocco 2010 Mk3 dsg
So I have the strangest occurrence that can not be diagnosed by my local mechanic...
On start up a whistling sound can be heard...almost like a noisy fan belt, but not...
When revving it worsens...

If I switch off and restart a couple times the noise goes away and does not come back...
Initial thoughts were pcv unit which was replaced and not solved issue...

Any ideas from your side...

Thanks
sintek
Posts: 12
Joined: Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:15 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
In: Viper Green
With a: DSG box
Options: Xenon Headlamps
Panaramic Sunroof
Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Re: Strange whisling noise in engine

Post by sintek »

Okay, so further investigation confirms...

Not the following...
-Pulleys or belts
-Roller on high pressure fuel pump
-PCV Valve

Cannot see anything wrong on turbo...

What else can I have looked at...It is driving me crazy...
1.4_tsi
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Cruise control
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Re: Strange whisling noise in engine

Post by 1.4_tsi »

Unfortunately, it's not really feasible to diagnose without hearing it and experiencing how it varies with engine speed, load, etc.

Have you considered the air conditioning pump? Does the sound change or go away with the a/c turned off?
2017 VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI 125 PS Flash Red
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