TSI squeal noise problem on acceleration

I've got a little bit of this squeal noise (on and off) but its not very obvious so dont usually notice it unless its very quiet. Only seem to get it when im in "D".

Not sure if any of you guys experience this but when i put the DSG in "S" when accelerating it sounds all good, but when I take my foot off the accelerator, and the RPM starts to reduce, there is a softish screeching noise (its separate from the down rev of the engine, as you can hear the sound come on top of the engine noise). Happens from >3k rpm down to about 2k rpm, 3rd/4th/5th gear.

Sounds like its maybe the supercharger?

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Originally Posted by ox518

My dealership called me this morning regarding the new vehicle experiences etc. I asked him about this squeal noise, he said that what he got from VW was normal noise and we don't actually need to worry about it (same as a lot people got from their dealer). However, he mentioned that VW is working on it and trying to replace some new parts between supercharger and water pump. He also mentioned that some vehicles do not have such noise and some do. But I think the noise will come to mine in one day.......

So, apparently what we need to do is waiting for the solution from VW. They have to come out some fix, otherwise no one will buy 118TSI in the future anymore.

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I just called up the workshop to see if they could fix this while they were fixing my other engine issues (see separate thread on 118TSI blow up). It was interesting that they told me the same thing that they've seen VW paperwork go through discussing that they are working on a solution to replace the parts Ox has mentioned.

Still no timetable, but it's more information than I've heard previously and it's good to hear this again from someone at VW.

Hi CKTSI
About Your thread - rattling noise - IS IT RELATED TO YOUR CURRENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE
In my case I am not sure is it rattling noise ... it is difficult to describe noise (especially for me... English is not my first language)
In my case it sounds like ta…ta…ta like tractor, or 2 stroke engine – just for a few seconds when you accelerate just slightly faster from standing (or constant slow driving) position.
It happened 7 - 8 times in 6 months.
Ones...
I stopped (it was just a few degree up hill) and when I accelerated (slightly faster ... not more than 4000 rpm) the noise was so laud and disturbing that I stopped after few hundred meters to see is my exhaust system still there.
In that few seconds it sounded like I was dragging my exhaust sys. or some metal pot on cobblestone.
Otherwise it is not so laud only disturbing and embarrassing
Same thing I couldn't reproduce it when I was visiting dealer
DO YOU (OR ANYBODY ELSE) HAVE NAY MORE INFORMATION
Was that noise related to Your other problems (that You are talking in this thread)

Good Luck with Your car

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Originally Posted by MIRSAD

Hi CKTSI
About Your thread - rattling noise - IS IT RELATED TO YOUR CURRENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE

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No, I don't think it's a compression issue. The vibration noise was specifically at rpm less than 1,400 rpm and going on any uphill gradient (slight or otherwise)

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Hi Mirsad

When my car was inspected by Consumer Protection they found that the bracket attaching the exhaust pipe to the engine block was almost ready to fall off. The nuts looked like they had only been finger tightened. This seemed to solve the problem for a couple of weeks but the car did make that same awful rattling sound which sounded like a hammer being banged on a sheet of tin when I was taking the car to trade it in.

I think it also has something to do with the heat flashing which looked like it was dropping away from the side of the engine bay.

My car made the noise you are describing in the same manner, accelerating up a hill and also accelerating down a slight hill...

Hello Guys,

I have stayed away from the forums for quite sometime because of all this stuff??!!!!!!!

Jeez makes me worried again...

I too have this chirping noise and the gearbox clunking noise upon stop go acceleration.

Mind you because of the gearbox clunk, I was given a new car by my dealer as it was the first time I bought a VW. No fuss at all but the noise is still there on the new car and honestly, I can;t be stuffed anymore.

It will be my first and last VW. Quality control is not there and I think it is because they are trying to sell a 35k car with technology usually found in mid 50k cars. Example being the DSG gearboxes. They can't be cheap. So I think if I want good and high tech vehicles next time I will have to opt for the more expensive cars.

But with that said, BMWs and Mercs also have problems but probably not to this level in a brand new car, they usually happen after a few years.

Tommy, I almost had your same idea and head back to a Japanese brand as they have always served me more reliably. But I can't take the hit in dollars plus I am quite fond of the quietness and materials used in the inside of the Golf. Definitely a plus in a 35k car not found in Japanese cars.

I will however be looking to trade mine in probably close to the end of its warranty :)

Howdy Twotribesz

Sorry to hear about your car. How did you manage to get a new car out of your dealer? This was my third Golf and they wouldn't even answer an email.

Osborne Park Volkswagen, you suck!

I bought a Mazda and I tell you it doesn't make any unwelcome noises at all. Its as tight as a drum! The cabin is also very quite, and dare I say it, its quieter than the Golf! Maybe that's because it doesn't have a clunking gearbox, exhaust pipe falling off, rattling heat shield and a water pump and supercharger which is designed to chirp and belch every time you drive the car.

They replaced the DSG in my car and I believe it cost around $14 000. The new one was failing too in the last few days I had the car . It decided it liked to slip into neutral as you were reversing or moving forward. Thankfully it didn't happen on the freeway!! Not to mention the hassles I had with the brakes and ticking window frames.... This car totally missed quality control...

My 118TSI was a complete and utter disaster. I will never touch a VW again. And I'm very pleased to say that I am certian I've talked more than a few people out of buying one and I'll keep on working at that after the way I was treated by VW.

Anyhow, good luck with your car.

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Howdy Twotribesz

Sorry to hear about your car. How did you manage to get a new car out of your dealer? This was my third Golf and they wouldn't even answer an email.

Osborne Park Volkswagen, you suck!

I bought a Mazda and I tell you it doesn't make any unwelcome noises at all. Its as tight as a drum! The cabin is also very quite, and dare I say it, its quieter than the Golf! Maybe that's because it doesn't have a clunking gearbox, exhaust pipe falling off, rattling heat shield and a water pump and supercharger which is designed to chirp and belch every time you drive the car.

They replaced the DSG in my car and I believe it cost around $14 000. The new one was failing too in the last few days I had the car . It decided it liked to slip into neutral as you were reversing or moving forward. Thankfully it didn't happen on the freeway!! Not to mention the hassles I had with the brakes and ticking window frames.... This car totally missed quality control...

My 118TSI was a complete and utter disaster. I will never touch a VW again. And I'm very pleased to say that I am certian I've talked more than a few people out of buying one and I'll keep on working at that after the way I was treated by VW.

Anyhow, good luck with your car.

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I think you guys are being a little hard on VW... the gearbox is CUTTING EDGE TECH... of course its not going to be as reliable as a bog stock 6 speed or a simple slushbox. The japs have only just started selling cars with similar gearboxes.

Secondly, if you get a car that is a bit of a lemon it is likely that it will have multiple problems. The systems are all connected and who knows what happened on that day. Maybe the machine that screws a certain type of bolt in was not working to spec and so 20 bolts are a little loose on the key mechanical bits causing failures.

I have seen people have engines and gearbox's pop left and right on some jap cars while others dished out endless abuse and nothing broke.

If you want cutting edge tech stick with german drivetrains.

Most jap cars just have powerful engines because they just have bigger turbo ratios and more capacity than VW motors, they are not that smart technically and they usually whack a simple manual behind the powerful ones. Only now are the EVO's and GTR's catching up to VW Tech.

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Hello Guys,

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But with that said, BMWs and Mercs also have problems but probably not to this level in a brand new car, they usually happen after a few years.

Tommy, I almost had your same idea and head back to a Japanese brand as they have always served me more reliably. But I can't take the hit in dollars plus I am quite fond of the quietness and materials used in the inside of the Golf. Definitely a plus in a 35k car not found in Japanese cars.

I will however be looking to trade mine in probably close to the end of its warranty :)

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Mate of mine has a Mercedes C280. The seven speed auto leaked its expensive fluid on his garage floor. This $100k car did this after 2 months. Now, Merc fixed it first time but....
Point is, cars are put together by human beings. I have had Euro, Jap and Aus cars. Most reliable? Hondas, Toyotas, RWD Volvos ( I am old..) Most trouble, an Austin and a Peugeot. OTOH, i have another Peugeot that is fine. What counts is the support from dealer, importer and manufacturer.