Sound in engine bay after MY08 GTI is turned off

[RIS00]

Hey guys just wondering whether anyone elses MY08 GTI has a sort of electric motor sound when you turn the car off.

After i turn the car off i opened the bonnet and can hear like an electric motor sound on the left side of the engine, i was thinking maybe an electric oil pump or something to keep the oil circulating.

I couldnt find anything in the manual, and before i go back to the dealership to see if its a problem i thought i would see if anyone else has the same thing and knows what it is.

cheers.

[Tim]

a lot of VWs have a coolant pump that keeps running for a while after you switch off if the coolant temp has hit a certain level. Its probly just something like that

[ozgriff]

Yeah I get the same noise, I thought it was coolant or an auxiliary fan. Pretty sure it is to bring the temperature to a better level.

[Preen59]

My caddy does that too. Sounds like its coming from the head.

My thoughts are that it is the variable cam timing servo sending itself to a home position.

Absolutely nothing to worry about..

[pinzvidz]

Yes, there is an auxillary electric water pump, which helps prevent carbon build-up on the turbine shaft of the turbo. It'll usually run for about 10-15 mins after the engine is switched off. Brilliant German engineering, btw.

[RIS00]

cheers for the replies guys, dont think ill worry about it now

[anthony]

cheers for the replies guys, dont think ill worry about it now

I have just realised that my Jetta also makes that sound,I will also not be worrying about it.