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    High pitch whistling sound

    Hi
    Seeking some assistance with a really annoying high pitched whistling sound I am experiencing with my Tiguan mk2 2017 162tsi. It seems to occur most times whilst driving at lower speeds in particular. I took it to the dealer and they “couldn’t” replicate the problem.

    Link to video with sound: - YouTube

    I can’t isolate the sound very hard to pin point but could be water pump or pcv valve.

    Thanks

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    Only squealing I could hear is slippage of tyres when cornering too fast in a carpark
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    I can hear something although there is a lot of echoing/other sounds in the video. Assuming you have checked if its just a worn accessory belt that is making the noise?

    Otherwise it could possibly be a failed PCV - when the PCV fails it causes a high pitched whistling sound.

    Does it increase if you rev the engine? Is the engine misfiring or rouning rough at all? Because this is usually one of the symptoms if a PCV has failed.

    This is the part I am talking about. If you remove your plastic engine cover then its right on top of the valve cover on the right hand side of the engine. 06K103495BM - (PCV) Oil Separator - EA888.3 MQB/MLB - 1.8 TSI & 2.0 TSI - Volkswagen & Audi– VAGPARTS Australia
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lucas_R View Post
    I can hear something although there is a lot of echoing/other sounds in the video. Assuming you have checked if its just a worn accessory belt that is making the noise?
    Agree with Lucas, that does sound like the accessory belt. When was it last changed?
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    Thanks for your suggestions. I’m assuming the accessory belt is the drive belt? That has never been replaced so it could be that for sure.


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    The accessory belt is visible if you pop the bonnet and look on the drivers side of the engine. It runs your alternator and air conditioning compessor etc. If this belt (or any of the pulleys or tensioners that keep it rotating smoothly) are worn then it can cause a sound similar to what is in your video. The belt itself can be replaced for $50 if thats the issue.

    Your engine uses a timing chain to keep all the engines timing components in sync. This timing chain technically never needs changing, but on the odd occasion here and there these will stretch or snap and require replacing.
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    Thank you. I got a quote from VW $180 to replace the belt. Seems a bit high… the $50 you mention is that just for the part or including labour


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    My $50 comment was buying a replacement belt and fitting it yourself.

    If you don’t have the means to do it yourself then $180 isn’t too bad considering its dealership pricing. It’s a 5 minute job.
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    I replaced the belt unfortunately the noise is still there but didn’t start until 20mins into my drive. Very strange!


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    Quote Originally Posted by drazman2000 View Post
    I replaced the belt unfortunately the noise is still there but didn’t start until 20mins into my drive. Very strange!
    It could also be the accessory belt tensioner. Assuming the engine makes this noise when its idling, pop the bonnet while the engine is running and see if you can hear if its coming from the tensioner?

    This is what it looks like. On the drivers side underneath roughly where the oil dipstick is situated: 06L903133F - Belt Tensioner Damper -Audi 8V A3/S3/TT/TTS & VW Golf MK7– VAGPARTS Australia
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