The Car:
VW Golf R Line Edition (2016 pre-facelift)
1.4 TSI (Petrol)
Manual gearbox
18,000 miles
The Problem:
Very rapid fast tapping / drumming noise under gentle acceleration (reminds me a bit of the sound made by a woodpecker )
Stops as soon as the accelerator is released
It's louder with the window down
Only audible in the lower gears
Intermittent; does it for a while and then stops
Just started happening at about 17,000 miles
Engine is performing as normal, perfectly smooth and no loss of power
I'm a bit reluctant to take it to the dealer as I know it won't make a sound in their presence.
Thanks in advance for any assistance
VW Golf R Line Edition (2016 pre-facelift)
1.4 TSI (Petrol)
Manual gearbox
18,000 miles
The Problem:
Very rapid fast tapping / drumming noise under gentle acceleration (reminds me a bit of the sound made by a woodpecker )
Stops as soon as the accelerator is released
It's louder with the window down
Only audible in the lower gears
Intermittent; does it for a while and then stops
Just started happening at about 17,000 miles
Engine is performing as normal, perfectly smooth and no loss of power
I'm a bit reluctant to take it to the dealer as I know it won't make a sound in their presence.
Thanks in advance for any assistance