GTI_LU_PO Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Hi there, I posted a topic a while back about a noise on start up for my GTI - sorry to bring up this chesnut again!!!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> I have since found that my warranty has expired so fixing the situation is going to cost me for sure now! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry2:" border="0" alt="angry.gif" /> You were all very helpful (espc. Bossjohnc) i think i described it as a 'wine' but a 'whirr' is prob the best description!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> Anyways, it follows for a second after staring the car, it was suggested it was a starter motor prob (sounds as if it is over running for the second - worn bushes?) which (in my very un-mechanically mind) sounds about right...Was wondering whether you guys have any idea how much a replacement starter motor should cost and how easy it is to fit / or approx costs for fitting? etc... Any help would be appreciated, it isnt causing any literal problems just driving me a little crazy now and doesnt give the right impression to those around when i start the 'lovely little loop' up!?!?Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 haha this old one!The part is around 60 quid (Lupogtiboy aka Martin will confirm), and labour should be about an hour, so budget 90 quid at your VW dealer for fitting alone.My starter motor has made this noise for well over 20,000 miles and remains just the same..... i reckon its got years left in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludo Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 If you can be arsed to take it off and lubricate the splines on the rotor the noise will cease. Did it on mine, no need for a replacement. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payna Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 had mine replaced under warranty for this. had to leave the car over night cos it only did it when starting up from cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 i had this on my mk4 polo, ended up having a new starter coz the solenoid had packed-up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 @ludo: GTI starter motor is sealed unit and cant be opened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludo Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 @ludo: GTI starter motor is sealed unit and cant be opened<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I have a mad Dad and there's nothing he won't try and open.You are right though - I think we just greased up what was visible, it seemed to help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Sorry to bring up an old topic, but this came up while I was looking for brake info.After my car is started it makes a whirring sound for a second then a couple of seconds gap, then whirs for another second. It does this for a little while, long enough for me to start it up, get it out of the garage and then get out and close the garage door anyway. I can only really hear it from the outside.Is this the starter motor problem you've experienced? I have no trouble starting the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Nope, this noise is there for no more than a second or two, and you can hear it from the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Ah, okey doke then.What's my noise then? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":huh:" border="0" alt="huh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Umm... pass... what kind of whirring is it? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattEB Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 My Loop only makes whiring noise when I first unlock and open the drivers door?? Sounds like the fuel pump though wierd huh?Or maybe its some immobiliser stuff?Car runs fine just love to know what the noise is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 That's absolutely normal, it's the fuel pump priming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummachine Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 My car makes this "whirring" noise for a second or two after start up - mainly when cold. Been told at work its a noisy starter motor so i just ignore it! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Yep, that's the starter motor. It's not likely to cause a problem, just sounds annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattEB Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 That's absolutely normal, it's the fuel pump priming.Cheers for the answer, mystery solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Mine is doing it too... might do another Nicki-esque letter to VW, see if we can get this one FOC (I'm going to mention the fact I'm on my 5th brake light switch too...) style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubya Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 It's the starter motor. There's 3 securing bolts and a terminal to undo, then it slides off. Most car accessory/motor factor type places will know an electrical outfit that'll refurbish the starter motor for £30 or so. It's a common fault on the post mk4 Golf era (same as the brake light switch). My Audi A3 used to do it aswell. Greasing will help, but it will need changing at some point. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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