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Offline ozzyc

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Mk VI GTI - whistling noise from driver's side
« on: 22 April 2010, 00:50 »
Hi all,

new to the forum and hello from Perth, Western Australia.

I am 3000 km in to my new GTI and am very happy all in all but am noticing whistling sound from around driver's side once speed is at 60 km/h (45 mph).

Does anyone else experience this?

Cheers,

ozzyc
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Offline SoundillusioN

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Re: Mk VI GTI - whistling noise from driver's side
« Reply #1 on: 22 April 2010, 00:52 »
Hello... welcome.. is it brand new?... if not which year/mk is it?
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Re: Mk VI GTI - whistling noise from driver's side
« Reply #2 on: 22 April 2010, 02:02 »
can't help myself from saying, birds nest?
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Re: Mk VI GTI - whistling noise from driver's side
« Reply #3 on: 22 April 2010, 03:02 »
hi, yes, apologies - should have been clearer - 2010 model, purchased brand new mid march.

And yes, I've checked for bird's nests  :wink:

Chris
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Re: Mk VI GTI - whistling noise from driver's side
« Reply #4 on: 22 April 2010, 09:23 »
Is it a 3-door as well? I've heard of some 3-doors that have had their strike plates adjusted to close the door firmer due to noise slipping through.
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Re: Mk VI GTI - whistling noise from driver's side
« Reply #5 on: 22 April 2010, 09:47 »
No - 5 door.  but thanks Awry - I will investigate strike plates as a cause.  I'm also told 'rain channels' may require adjustment but I'm not exactly sure where these are.

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Re: Mk VI GTI - whistling noise from driver's side
« Reply #6 on: 22 April 2010, 09:53 »
I get this sometimes... sounds like the window is open. Just drive faster until the noise goes away :evil:
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Re: Mk VI GTI - whistling noise from driver's side
« Reply #7 on: 22 April 2010, 09:58 »
Welcome and Congrtulations. :smiley:
Get a hearing loss, turn the sound system louder and Charlie is your aunt! :grin:
Seriously, get the dealer to have a look. Mine seems ok.
More details and pics of your car, please?
Have you named it? Is she called Matilda?
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Re: Mk VI GTI - whistling noise from driver's side
« Reply #8 on: 22 April 2010, 10:18 »
Ha - thanks for the tips guys 

Carbon steel grey, black leather interior, sun roof, 18" alloys.

As yet, unnamed, but Matilda's not a bad option  :wink:

Cheers,

ozzyc

p.s. I'll post some pics soon
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Re: Mk VI GTI - whistling noise from driver's side
« Reply #9 on: 22 April 2010, 11:07 »
I have the same on my Golf R...
Over about 60mph I get a whistling / squealing noise.  It sounds like there is a mouse inside my door!
I emailed my dealer a list of 'niggles' the other day and he called yesterday telling me to come in when its convenient and we can get them sorted.

Nothing major - just little things I'd like sorted.
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