The "Strange Noises" thread

[Timbo]

OK, this is always a good one for entertainment, puzzlement and just plain information.

Like all cars, the Polo has its own set of noises. What are they?

For example, my GTI makes a strange whirring noise when I open the driver's door after it's been shut for a while. What's that? And what's your quirky noise question?

[h100vw]

Later dubs prime the fuel pump on opening the door, that could be it.
Gavin

[Eddy]

Later dubs prime the fuel pump on opening the door, that could be it.
Gavin

Hoyhoy.
Ya, now I know what that noise is. I reckon you've hit the nail on the head. Thank you.

[h100vw]

Pump will be of the intank variety.

Gavin

[Eddy]

Pump will be of the intank variety.

Gavin

Hoyhoy.
Thats just what it sounds like.

[Timbo]

Hmm, sounds more like it's from somewhere under the dash, rather than behind the driver's seat. Doesn't always happen, either

edit: no, I just checked, using the handy plastic tube stethascope, and determined the sound does come from the rear RHS, which confirms the in-tank fuel pump

[gtigrl]

LOL yeah the whirring noise is the only one I can say I have noticed now I am going to have my ears tuned next time I go for a drive

[shaneth]

What about the electric motor thats running under the bonnet when you turn the car off after a drive?

[GoLfMan]

pre ignition on the TDi i notice a whirry crackly sound... might be the same thing?

[Timbo]

What about the electric motor thats running under the bonnet when you turn the car off after a drive?

I think that's an electric water pump that continues to circulate coolant through the block after the engine has stopped

[shaneth]

I think that's an electric water pump that continues to circulate coolant through the block after the engine has stopped

Fair enough. I thought it may be an electric oil pump for the turbo but your probably right.

[DubSteve]

What about the electric motor thats running under the bonnet when you turn the car off after a drive?

It could also be the fans cooling down the engine. My golf does that usually after a hard or lengthy drive

[shaneth]

It could also be the fans cooling down the engine. My golf does that usually after a hard or lengthy drive

Yeah thats what i thought originally but it just doesnt sound like a fan.

[Golfer]

GTI polos do have a water pump that continues to circulate water after you turn the car off. Part of the reason why you don't need a turbo timer in a GTI...

Cheers!
John

[MR-GTI]

Well now this is a Great Thread!!

And I thought I was going Crazy with all these bloody noises !!

Thanks all..

Regs MR-GTI