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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: MK3TDi1996 on 28 May 2009, 08:37

Title: Noisy central locking!
Post by: MK3TDi1996 on 28 May 2009, 08:37

Why is it so damn noisy? Coming from the pump in the boot...

Title: Re: Noisy central locking!
Post by: Lakeside on 28 May 2009, 10:30

Mine does that too, usually for about 10/20 seconds after unlocking.??
(but not every time) I have no idea about it. :huh:

Title: Re: Noisy central locking!
Post by: Rmachines on 28 May 2009, 11:10

The pumps are noisy at the best of times, the impellers inside tend to get a bit sticky after years of use, i think it might put more strain on the motor.. hence more noise and vibration,  It should be wrapped up in foam though,  either early ones didnt have it or it gets lost because a few of mine are missing it.

Title: Re: Noisy central locking!
Post by: MK3TDi1996 on 28 May 2009, 14:30

mine is still encased in polystyrene but is a noisy bugger.

I diisconnected it and popped the cap off the have a look and see if there was anything servicable inside - not that i could see!

I put it all back together and hey presto! - it was quiet again for a whole day!  Now it's back to its usual noisy self...