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Why does my new Audi make a whining noise?

Why does my new Audi make a whining noise?

No boost and a whining from the turbo, abit like a belt slipping noise and the turbo was very hot after a couple of minutes. The only clue was a kazoo type noise as it came on boost the week before it died, i thought this was the new DV fitted by the “specialist” as i wasn’t clued on the car at the time.

Why does my Turbo make a whoooping noise?

Its came back making the whoooping noise and being new to turbos thought it was the new DV they’d fitted making the noise. 😡 Turbo died within a week, i think they thrashed it cold and parked it hot as they ask me if it was chipped as it felt quick… apart from the WW2 smoke screen behind you… how do you tell you have a dead turbo?

What should I do if my Turbo whines?

If you are already running K04s, RS6 or GTs then pull them and get them fixed and potential causes checked, turbos are generally pretty reliable items 100K miles should be possible ( if kept within the compressor maps operating range).

What kind of noise does a turbo whistle make?

As the name suggests, a turbo whistle sounds like a high pitched whistle or whining sound, heard when the turbocharger kicks in as you accelerate and the revs go up. For some people, a turbo whistle can be annoying, but to others, it’s actually desirable! In fact, some people purchase aftermarket ‘turbo whistler’…

Why does my Turbo make a whining noise when boosting?

If there’s any particles you might want to disconnect the intake and wiggle the turbo impellar and see if there’s any up/down or in/out play. It could be a bearing in the turbo going bad. Generally, a supercharger sound from a turbo means the turbo is on it’s way out, but it could definitely be something else.

No boost and a whining from the turbo, abit like a belt slipping noise and the turbo was very hot after a couple of minutes. The only clue was a kazoo type noise as it came on boost the week before it died, i thought this was the new DV fitted by the “specialist” as i wasn’t clued on the car at the time.

Why does my Turbo whistle all of a sudden?

However, if the whistling sound gets louder, more noticeable, or changes in any way, it could be symptomatic of a number of different problems, that all warrant further investigation. Potential causes of turbo noise include: • Boost/air/vacuum leak – either on your engine intake, or your intercooler • Compressor wheel damage

Is there a way to make a fake Turbo noise?

However, if you do not own a turbo car, you can achieve the blow off valve noise via an electronic system, which creates a fake turbo noise. Some car owners even opt for an exhaust turbo whistle that attaches to the end of your exhaust tips.

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Ruth Doyle