1.4 TSI 140 Tapping noise

[tyros2]

 

My car is in dealership - hopefully they will find out what the sound is.... Any ideas or anyone had similar??

[Kenny R]

Sounds like normal TSI engine HPFP and injector noise to me.

[tyros2]

The engine seems quieter when clutch is pressed in. Its an intermittent issue only noticeable on idle.

[glosrich]

Yeah when you press the clutch you disengage the gearbox shaft, that's what rattles a bit. Pretty normal though on most cars.

[tyros2]

I'll see what they say.... Other than a bit of noise at idle, car is great.  Dealer has given me a Rapid Spaceback courtesy car.  I must admit I like the Octavia much more. It seems more grown up and smoother all round.  Rapid seems a bit bargain basement in comparison. 

[tyros2]

Dealer is keeping car in for a week so it seems they have found something amiss.  Hopefully it will come back in once piece.

[tyros2]

UPDATE:  Car is having a new clutch fitted. 

[Cotkaria]

You still having this tapping sound with the new clutch fitted?