TSI squeal noise problem on acceleration

[Bel]

took my car in for the shudder today (has been booked in for a month).. this will be the 3rd trip to have it looked at so hopefully a new clutch pack is actually going to get installed.......

BUT on the way there I heard the squeal again I had the waterpump replaced around 7,500kms and have not had any squeal/squeak/chirp until today.. so it was a fixed for around the last 13,500kms but now its back..

So while I may get my shudder fixed now I have the f**king squeal back!

I love my car and will defend it to anyone who says its a lemon.. but it is starting to do my head in... 85% of the time its brilliant.. but for 35k you would think it would be great for 95% of the time!

[rockDAhouse]

Hey Bel, when you raise the squeal issue with the dealer, are they aware of this? or you need to take them for a ride and show them the problem? water pump replacement, is this a big job? or they can do it within the same day? I have mine book in this thursday to get the shudder and squeal noise look at as it is bloody annoying

[Bel]

Hey rockDAhouse The waterpump was a 'fix' from ages ago that I don't think actually solved the problem long term.. I really just thought I was lucky and that whatever they had done worked - but now its back.
I told Tash (VW wangara) when I dropped the car off for the (fingers crossed) clutch replacement for the shudder and was told there is still no long term fix for the squeal available, yet.. a few posts here say there is something in the works which sound promising but no idea when it will be available.

The shudder is a whole different kettle of fish and there is another thread all about it.. general solution seems to be a replacement of the clutch pack but its an issue that needs to be logged and recorded by the dealers before getting the clutch replaced... This is the 3rd time it will have been 'looked' at - last time was a software update of the DSG which gave me better gear changes but didn't fix the shudder.

[rockDAhouse]

thanks for the reply Bel. even though water pump is a temp fix, i really hope they can replace it for me as I can't stand the squeak anymore LOL.

[MarkG]

My 118 TSI had the same problem and the service advisor said they are working on a fix, having said that after my 45000k service the noise has stopped, so l'll keep listening, ( and yes it was the supercharger clutch).

[Bel]

Maybe it just comes and goes as time goes on :/

[Brian]

Had the 118TSI to the dealers on Friday for a rear shockie change (warranty). When the mechanic came back from the test drive, I asked if he picked up the water pump "chirp". Said yes and he was going to book a replacement pump / clutch for a fix. Asked if VAG had a "new" fix for this other than replacing the old pump "like for like". Response was that VW had designed a new pump/clutch solution as the other replacements hadn't worked. Apparently was released around Christmas time (the new design water pump / clutch). Being ordered and due for fitting next week or the week after. Will keep you informed. Suggest you hassle your own dealers if this is an issue still.
Brian

[buzuki]

yeah a revised pump is now available

[Syrup]

Well, looks like our 118TSI wagon has the issue as well.
Squeaking upon gear changes & moderate to hard acceleration. Before Xmas - It’s idling very rough and the engine light came on.
Have an appointment with the dealer tomorrow – let’s hope:
1. We don’t have the engine replacement issue
2. They can install the updated pump/clutch
3. We actually get better service from VW and their local dealer

I am so frustrated with VW. Almost on the verge of writing to ACCC, today-tonight and even a class action.

[rockDAhouse]

yeah a revised pump is now available

Good to hear that, is time to call up the dealer as I'm still waiting for them to call me back in regards to the clutch replacement.
was 2 weeks before christmas they told me parts on order. Just can't wait now .... as the sound is so annoying

[bugsalanko]

Just took the car for a spin and for once didn't have the radio or ipod blaring and had the windows down to hear the intake drowning away and it appears the squeak is back once again .

Rang the dealer and have it booked in to be inspected next week, so hoping A) get the new pump and B) hoping I don't have to make a habit of this ever 7000km!!

[Brian]

Had the new revised pump / clutch fitted today and all is good. Hope it lasts!
Maybe illusionary, but I perceived a marked improvement in bottom end torque. This had been annoying me for a while as I felt the car was bogging down on takeoff. After getting home I looked at the service docket which stated the supercharger clutch had been slipping!
Maybe the slipping clutch wasn't allowing full boost from the supercharger at the bottom end. ie from standing start.
Then again maybe I'm dreaming Lack of "chirp" was enjoyable
Brian

[semiotech]

Can anyone else confirm a fix? I was told that there was a fix by Austral here in Brisbane awhile back, but when I sent my car in they said it was not available.

[Bel]

I was told by Wangara VW when they were booking my car in for the clutch pack replacement that there was a new bulletin about it.. but this seems to be not true...I want my waterpump replaced again if thats the case as it did solve the problem for about 10,000kms.

[Brian]

Interesting with the conflicting reports from different dealers. Only know that my mechanic stated that this was a new / revised design pump / clutch. Who knows?
Brian