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Offline Andeh

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Mk3 16v - funny noise on startup
« 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.
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Re: Mk3 16v - funny noise on startup
« Reply #1 on: 26 April 2005, 10:29 »
Sounds like the started motor mate, maybe worth getting it checked out by an auto electrician

Paul

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Re: Mk3 16v - funny noise on startup
« Reply #2 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:

Offline lisa30

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Re: Mk3 16v - funny noise on startup
« Reply #3 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

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Re: Mk3 16v - funny noise on startup
« Reply #4 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%