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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Richie_C on 01 September 2011, 14:57

Title: strange whiney noise
Post by: Richie_C on 01 September 2011, 14:57

Ive just started to get strange whiney noise from what seems to be the rear drivers side wheel. This whiney noise is more apparent when parked up and engine is running at tickover does alter slighty with revs. Its sounds like coming from rear drivers wheel area but also all under the rear of the car i cant pin point it
Any ideas

Thanks

Title: Re: strange whiney noise
Post by: javalin on 01 September 2011, 16:18

if car isn't moving then its likely to be engine, especially if it varies with RPM.  You need to pin-point it really.  Could be belts, alternator / PAS / A/C etc.

James

Title: Re: strange whiney noise
Post by: Richie_C on 01 September 2011, 17:59

its the fuel pump. just had a look at it under inspection cover unplugged it and the whining stopped. took the fuse out and the whining stopped.

Title: Re: strange whiney noise
Post by: Richie_C on 01 September 2011, 18:30

ive just recently changed the fuel filter so unless its sucked some rubbish in i dont think its that. could it be the relay? The wining noise stops when i unplug the pump and also if i take the fuse out. if i turn right the noise quietens a little

Title: Re: strange whiney noise
Post by: Screech16v on 01 September 2011, 18:35

Are you low on fuel?

Title: Re: strange whiney noise
Post by: Richie_C on 01 September 2011, 19:56

It was on empty till i filled it up last night then the noise started.

Title: Re: strange whiney noise
Post by: gasketface on 01 September 2011, 20:29

"strange whiney noise" ?

I had that for a while.....................then i divorced her  :grin:

Title: Re: strange whiney noise
Post by: Screech16v on 01 September 2011, 21:40

Quote from: Richie_C on 01 September 2011, 19:56

It was on empty till i filled it up last night then the noise started.

Maybe the pumps just on its way out ,get yourself a spare ready and run that one till you get chance to swap  :smiley:

Title: Re: strange whiney noise from fuel pump
Post by: Richie_C on 01 September 2011, 21:42

If the relay is on its way out could this cause the the fuel pump to whine? Iam going newquay on monday so need this problem sorting asap

Title: Re: strange whiney noise
Post by: dan_apps on 01 September 2011, 22:26

sounds like fuel pump matey unfortunately