118 TSI squeal noise problem on acceleration

**Golf Mark 6** · 06-10-2009, 11:01 PM

Just as a matter of interest - how many of you are experiencing the squeal from your 118TSI?

More info here if you don't know what I'm on about!

**Schnapp** · 07-10-2009, 09:54 AM

Keep in mind though this chirp seems to develop anywhere from 1000kms to 3500kms mileage.

Might be related to different driving styles thus the differences in when it appears.

**cktsi** · 07-10-2009, 03:07 PM

Agree, please only vote if you've done at least 3,000 km. It may not show up any earlier.

The good news is the squeak gets softer!

**thamwk** · 07-10-2009, 03:11 PM

my squeak developed at approximately 1500km.. so according to cktsi, I am not allowed to vote?

**kingwang** · 07-10-2009, 03:15 PM

I do have a light squeal on acceleration but its a continuos one. I think its coz of the supercharger thats in the TSI. Doesnt a supercharger make a mechanical whine when its working from about 2000rpms to 3500rpms

I hear a squeal but a very soft one

tell me if im lost

**cktsi** · 07-10-2009, 03:21 PM

He he... good spot... i mean if you don't have a squeak & have done less than 3,000km.... it's a little premature to be voting. Of course, if it's developed, then hit yes.

**ox518** · 07-10-2009, 03:39 PM

From recent days, I found a slight squeal noise as you guys described. But it seems softer and only appears in the first to second gear. Mine is done 2500km.

So I am wondering, if the squeal only comes at lower gears?

**thamwk** · 07-10-2009, 03:40 PM

not for me. the squeak is persistent and comes in at any gears.

**cktsi** · 07-10-2009, 03:43 PM

My car only does it under moderate acceleration from 3rd gear or higher if the supercharger hasn't already been engaged. e.g. if i gradually build up to moderate throttle then floor it, no squeak - but if I go from no throttle to medium it will squeak.

1st & 2nd don't seem to trigger the squeak.

As i was saying in the other thread, the squeak seems to be getting softer. If I change the gears manually using the tiptronic i hardly hear the squeak (unlike the auto shifting which tends to request more sudden load of the supercharger). That's probably why manual drivers don't hear it as much.