Hi,

 

Have just got a 17 plate 1.4 TSI DSG, my previous was a Kodiaq, which had basically the same engine (and many parts actually).

 

I am not sure if the starter motor noise is just different on an Octavia, or if there is an issue?

 

On the Kodiaq, you could barely hear the start stop happening, but on the Octavia the starter motor noise is much more shrill, high pitched, short, almost squeal / metallic squeak. Is that usual please? May just be new car new noise I guess?

 

 

Hello, welcome to the forum. If the noise you describe is particularly noticeable, it could be that there is an issue with either the starter motor - or the flywheel ring-gear. Does the vehicle have a warranty? 

My MY16 Octavia is very quiet when starter engages.  

Edited 21 October, 20223 yr by Warrior193
added note.

1 minute ago, Warrior193 said:

Hello, welcome to the forum. If the noise you describe is particularly noticeable, it could be that there is an issue with either the starter motor - or the flywheel ring-gear. Does the vehicle have a warranty?   

Cheers, yes, I got a years approved used warranty with it (got from a main dealer). My local dealer isn't local and not sure about taking it in saying 'I don't like the tone of the starter motor" 🤣, so wondered if that noise was normal.

 

 

Are you able to post an audio recording of the noise?

Starter .m4a

1 hour ago, Warrior193 said:

Are you able to post an audio recording of the noise?

Done above 

Sounds normal to me.

11 minutes ago, J.R. said:

Sounds normal to me.

Thanks 👍