[jaydfwtx]

Is it normal to have a whirring noise when you accelerate? I'm no car expert, so I don't know where the sound comes from, but it distinctly happens only when pressing the accelerator. Also, it seems loudest in 2nd gear (automatic Jetta 01 VR6), but isn't noticeable at high speeds.
Is this something I should worry about?

It has had this noise since I bought it, but it seems lately to have gotten louder or just more noticeable. I usually have the stereo on, so don't notice it, but when the stereo is off it is very noticeable.
Thanks for any insight!

 

[a747ba]

Re: whirring on acceleration (jaydfwtx)

Do you have an afermarket filter?

 

[jaydfwtx]

Re: whirring on acceleration (a747ba)

Not that I know of... I have only had it serviced twice (5k & 10k), and both were at VW dealerships, so I doubt that they installed something that wasn't "VW approved".
When you say filter which filter are you asking about? Air filter, oil filter...?

 

[Blue Flame]

Re: whirring on acceleration (jaydfwtx)

if your engine is cold, it will make a whirring noise......haven't noticed it when the engine's warm though.....

 

[jae1.8T]

Re: whirring on acceleration (Blue Flame)

when traveling about 35 mph in third gear, and i press on the accelerator a bit, i get a whirring noise
this happens in cold and warm weather, in all driving conditions.
anybody know what this is?

 

[Bob Opla]

Re: whirring on acceleration (jae1.8T)

overtightened belt. low on tranny fluid.

 

[Fantomasz]

Re: whirring on acceleration (jaydfwtx)

Maybe You have auto tranny noise at speed 35-40mph.It is whining or whistling noise .Many auto VR6 have this problem,including my car.Hear it more when deccelerating.