Strange engine noise in Golf

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Strange engine noise in Golf

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A strange grinding noise, which sounds like a hollow turbo sound has been coming from the engine bay of my 2013 VW Golf 90TSI Comfortline manual at start-up since new. It does it almost every start, unless straight after being driven. After inspecting the car twice my VW dealer says that this is normal. The noise stops after 20 seconds from start-up, if you drive it straight away the car runs rough. The noise appeared after they fixed the noisy wastegate. No other Golf I know of does this. Is this something you have heard of before?

Answered by CarsGuide

26 December 2014

Carsguide.com.au

You’re not alone, a number of people have complained of this noise. It is said to be the catalytic converter pre-heating, which is achieved with an increased idle speed and altered ignition timing. It is claimed that it is normal and harmless, as your dealer has told you. I would monitor it closely and don’t hesitate to take it back to the dealer if your concern grows.

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Strange engine noise in Golf

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