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Title: Strange Whining Noise on Cold Start up - Help Anyone
Post by: GTI-Ross on March 10, 2013, 12:19:09 pm

Just recently on 1st cold start up of the day, im having a strange 2 second whining noise , after that it doesnt do it for the rest of the day.

The only things that have changed is: Changed CAM Follower and spark plugs last weekend. Thats all though.

Anyone else had this problem / noise after changing these parts or know what it could be.

Thanks guys

Title: Re: Strange Whining Noise on Cold Start up - Help Anyone
Post by: GTI-Ross on March 16, 2013, 05:23:47 pm

Still have this issue -   :popcornsoda:

Title: Re: Strange Whining Noise on Cold Start up - Help Anyone
Post by: alfboden on March 17, 2013, 07:22:48 am

Could it be the starter motor?

Title: Re: Strange Whining Noise on Cold Start up - Help Anyone
Post by: CMB on March 18, 2013, 11:35:01 pm

i have what i think is the same problem, strange noise on start up which i think is only when cold. Lasts a few seconds sometimes more then disappears. Quite a worrying noise, as if something is straining itself and about to snap or something. Wouldn't mind knowing what it is?

Title: Re: Strange Whining Noise on Cold Start up - Help Anyone
Post by: camfollower on March 19, 2013, 07:41:49 am

Any error codes?
Stater motor would be my first thought too, or seized pulley.
Perhaps a whining pump... Fuel / ABS :(

Check all fluids, connections, lines, leaks, drips and have it scanned.

Title: Re: Strange Whining Noise on Cold Start up - Help Anyone
Post by: valvedoctor on February 06, 2014, 01:06:57 pm

Hey, did you ever get to the bottom of your whining noise on cold start up? Mines doing exactly the same as yours did. It started a week or so after I had my cambelt renewed.