It only does it sometimes and doesn't seem to matter whether the car is cold or warm. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Idris, June 2004

March 2006: I think I have same noise. Car is Jetta 2000 TDI. Also I have heard it from another TDI in a parking lot. So far unable to catch a recording. It sounds like (almost) a squeaky fan belt, but lower pitched tone. Lasts only 1 or 2 seconds. Don't know if there is such a component, but the schedule on which it occurs makes me think there ia a servo motor moving some air valve that may have to do with preheated intake air, so this is resetting the valve after the engine has cooled off from warmed up state. Does anyone know if there even is such a function?? My noise occurs just after the engine fires up.

Able Gorble, March 2006

put an engine addtive in like slik 50 it protects from cold engine starts sounds like oil isent circalating fAST ENOUGH

WILLS, February 2005

It could be that your fan belt is loose. either try getting a new one or make it shorter

Danny T, June 2004

I have no idea, any ideas how to find out. I can't really ask a mechanic as it just happens now and again.

Idris, June 2004

It's not your starter motor is it?

gurpalbasra@hotmail.com, June 2004