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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Andeh on 25 April 2005, 22:36

Title: Mk3 16v - funny noise on startup
Post by: Andeh on 25 April 2005, 22:36

Hi guys and girls.

I've noticed that every so often when i start my car there is a strange fizzing kind of noise once the engine has started. It's hard to describe the sound but i'd liken it to the sound of a wind up toy car if you had wound it up and then picked it up so that the wheels fizzed away. Crap explanation i know...errm, ok it basically sounds like something whizzing round. It only last a couple of seconds but i know it's not a good noise. Could it be that my starter motor is on the way out or perhaps a problem with the alternator ?
The car starts and runs fine all the time (touch wood) so i'm left a bit baffled by this one.

Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.

p.s Got myself some new wheels last week. A set of 16" MkIV five spokes. Very pleased with the look of them. Car just needs lowering a bit now.
 :wink:

Title: Re: Mk3 16v - funny noise on startup
Post by: mrwotto on 26 April 2005, 10:29

Sounds like the started motor mate, maybe worth getting it checked out by an auto electrician

Paul

Title: Re: Mk3 16v - funny noise on startup
Post by: Andeh on 26 April 2005, 20:00

You reckon it's the starter motor too eh ? Will get it checked out asap.

Cheers Paul.

Andy.  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk3 16v - funny noise on startup
Post by: lisa30 on 05 May 2005, 20:57

sorry dont know much about your problem have ya got any pics of ya new wheels
did they cost much if you dont mind me asking

Title: Re: Mk3 16v - funny noise on startup
Post by: Andeh on 08 May 2005, 08:06

Hi Lisa, yeah sure. Click the link for a pic. They were £250 including tyres. 2nd hand obviously.  :wink:
http://www.carshine.com.au/Wheels/Wheels%20-%20Audi%20VW%20-%20Factory%20GTi%20Style%