2-3 loud clunks engine bay single time after i turn car on and start driving

[Speeds]

I have Golf 8 GTI Clubsport every single time after i turn car on and start driving, i hear like 2-3 loud clunks as if something is clicking in the engine bay. taking it in for service to next week, it just doesn't sound normal.

[fredgroves]

It happens about 100 yards after you pull away and sounds like the landing gear coming up?

It's the power steering pump pressurising apparently. I read a tpi about it as I was worried too. It's normal.

[Speeds]

It happens about 100 yards after you pull away and sounds like the landing gear coming up?

It's the power steering pump pressurising apparently. I read a tpi about it as I was worried too. It's normal.

Thanks, do you have TPI code? It sounds very hard. My Mk7 i never heard it before.

[fredgroves]

I don't, but I remember reading it a while back when I was hunting for if the suspension rattle was documented...

[Foxy367]

Is it possible to get access to the TPI's as a general punter?

[fredgroves]

Technical product information : 2029747/4 2029747/4
Service info: running gear - rattling/jarring noises from front of vehicle when pulling away for first time after start

Release date: 16-Dec-2020


Customer statement:
• Briefly after pulling away for the first time after the engine start a rattling or jarring noise can be heard
from the front of the vehicle.
Workshop findings:
• The customer statement can be reproduced.

: Type of change:
2029747/4


Technical background
Shortly after pulling away for the first time after the engine start the anti-lock brake system (ABS)/electronic
stabilisation control (ESC) performs a short self-check in which all valves of the hydraulic unit are activated
and the return pump briefly starts up. This system-related behaviour is sometimes perceived as rattling or
jarring noise.
The self-check is necessary for a correct operation of the ABS/ESC system. The resulting The self-check is necessary for a correct operation of the ABS/ESC system. The resulting working noises are normal. The working noises are construction-related and normal. There is working noises are normal. There is no parts damage.

[fredgroves]

Is it possible to get access to the TPI's as a general punter?

You need an Erwin login, which costs money... or someone who already has one.

I had a login for a while and was downloading the training manuals.

[Speeds]

Unbelievable, how do they can make it like this. Golf 7 does not has this problem.

[fredgroves]

Unbelievable, how do they can make it like this. Golf 7 does not has this problem.

I'd not call it a "problem"

I suspect its all part of GSR 2019.

[Speeds]

Unbelievable, how do they can make it like this. Golf 7 does not has this problem.

I'd not call it a "problem"

I suspect its all part of GSR 2019.

In my opinion it is ridiculous that a car of 55000,- euros makes a noise every first start that you think is something under the hood falls to the ground. This is the first car I drive where I hear this. And I understand that VW types a piece of text with the problem. They would rather do that than solve the problem. It seems to me that they can also make it without sound.