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sa-r32
18-01-2009, 10:39 AM
I'm not concerned about the noise just curious about what it might be.

When I unlock the car with the remote, as soon as I then open the drivers door there's a noise like a small electric motor driving something for 1 - 2 seconds.

Anyone got any ideas ?

Paul
Logzy
18-01-2009, 10:41 AM
If youve got the RNS510 sat nav then it could be that.
I hear mine when i unlock then open the drivers door.
I think its the HD spinning up or something.
whiteVR6
18-01-2009, 10:42 AM
Its the door lock letting the ECU know your entering the car and the ECU then primes the fuel pump ready for starting.
sa-r32
18-01-2009, 10:46 AM
Its the door lock letting the ECU know your entering the car and the ECU then primes the fuel pump ready for starting.

Ahh that makes sense, thanks heaps. :bowdown:
moluu1
18-01-2009, 10:51 AM
wow..that really cool. But Why is it so much noise? other car wasnt that noisy.
FJ Steve
18-01-2009, 12:01 PM
Is the noise really a problem?

Yes, it is louder than previous vehicles (some ... no noise at all), but it is comforting that your .:R has sensed that you want to go for a drive, and it is readying itself for you.
Maverick
18-01-2009, 12:52 PM
wow..that really cool. But Why is it so much noise? other car wasnt that noisy.

Your other car wasn't anywhere near as smart.

If the noise is a problem get yourself another dumb car that doesn't think.
pra32
19-01-2009, 02:43 PM
Excellent. I had been wondering about this too. I thought it could have been the air con blowing out stale air or something like that. But the fuel pump makes much more sense.
blutopless2
20-01-2009, 07:57 AM
trust me when i say that it is better to hear the noise than not!...
had this happen to me a few years ago with my forrester... opened the door and didn't hear the fuel pump priming... turned key and motor only ran for about 2 seconds then stalled...
fuel pump had failed. what a pain that was to get replaced.
DaveMack
20-01-2009, 08:07 AM
It happens across the range of Dubs ... my Polo does the same.

Dave
Mr Messy
20-01-2009, 11:43 AM
The first time I noticed my dub make this sound it reminded me of the way maserati's cambiocorsa box primes for at least 5 sec before the car gets moving. It's like a transformer coming to life!
SoVeReIgN
20-01-2009, 12:53 PM
I find it interesting that all the VWs I've ever been in do this, but all Audis i've ever been in prime the fuel pump when you put the key in the ignition.