Any thoughts on the below noise? Is it normal?

 

It seems to appear above 1000rpm, it’s like a whine or vibration.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_fLW3swTqFTWjRJYXVwWlhCRG8/edit?usp=docslist_api

 

 

Car is due for a service next week, but I'd appreciate feedback before it goes in.

It sounds like a beep to me!

I had a similar (but higher pitched) sound coming from my Volvo a while back, every time I raised the revs a little. Turned out to be a broken oil trap. The sound was generated by a pressure difference that resulted in a whistling sound...they diagnosed it by pulling out the dip stick, which caused the pressure to equalize and the noise to stop.

 

You should definitely have it checked out.

I have something similar starting exactly for 1000RPM but goes away very quickly as the rev climbs up. I was thinking that might be the sound actuator but now I am not sure...

Edited 23 January, 201511 yr by Harti

I had almost the same noise which was present about 1200rpm. Not heard above or below those revs.

Dealer spent quite a while seeking out the cause & found it was 2 metal air conditioning pipes vibrating together. They moved them slightly apart & put some sponge rubber between them & not heard the noise since & that was a month ago.

The offending pipes are clearly visible under the bonnet at the left side, although might be different in a vrs engine bay.

Might be totally different in your car but the sound was very similar to mine.

I had almost the same noise which was present about 1200rpm. Not heard above or below those revs.

Dealer spent quite a while seeking out the cause & found it was 2 metal air conditioning pipes vibrating together. They moved them slightly apart & put some sponge rubber between them & not heard the noise since & that was a month ago.

The offending pipes are clearly visible under the bonnet at the left side, although might be different in a vrs engine bay.

Might be totally different in your car but the sound was very similar to mine.

Thank for the info kalpat.

 

Another issue on my list when I visit the dealer when I find time...

Asking the OP, could you visit your dealer or get any update on this? I am still trying to find time to drop off my car for the dealer for a day to take a look...

Ive got this too, in my case it doesnt seem as bad as that in the video. The noise appears concentrated on the passenger side (uk). I have a 2014 octy tdi vrs.

I would be very interested in what is causing it before i visit the dealer.

 

ive only had the car 4 weeks or so and hadnt noticed it until recently.

Car has been in for 1.5 weeks....havent found cause of issue.

Hi GAFF,

 

Have they confirmed the noise is present and not normal?

Yea, they can hear it but dont think its serious it terms of engine related.

Could you give us any update GAFF? Has it been sorted by the dealer?

No they never got to the bottom of it.