Noise from car

[GAFF]

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.

[Crogers]

It sounds like a beep to me!

[kallekilponen]

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.

[Harti]

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, 2015 by Harti

[kalpat]

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.

[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.

Thank for the info kalpat.

 

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

[Harti]

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...

[ployb]

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.

[GAFF]

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

[ployb]

Hi GAFF,

 

Have they confirmed the noise is present and not normal?

[GAFF]

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

[Harti]

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

[GAFF]

No they never got to the bottom of it.