2015 VW Golf 1.6TDi - Golf 1.6 TDI whistling noise

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Wed 1 Aug 2018 15:38
2015 VW Golf 1.6TDi - Golf 1.6 TDI whistling noise - Adam88

Hi guys - sorry if its in the wrong section.

I have a VW Golf 1.6TDi 2015 and i've recently been getting a whistling type noise which is heard at all gears at any revs with windows closed.

I have linked a video that I have just taken which I hope helps, so people may be able to suggest and advise if anything serious?

drive.google.com/open?id=1MdkHFANcswjiBDgjLX6nyG9T...o

You can hear the 'whistle/whine' when accelerating, it does go a little 'louder' when accelerating at higher revs. I don't notice when in neutral/or standstill. However once the car is at standstill and then engine is off (with start/stop) you can hear another delayed noise too which then cuts off (end of the video).

Appreciate the assistance.

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Thu 2 Aug 2018 13:12
2015 VW Golf 1.6TDi - Golf 1.6 TDI whistling noise - dieselnut

Would suggest it might be the turbo or a leaking turbo pipe, as you say " it does go a little 'louder' when accelerating ".

You could try getting someone to boot the accelerator while you have the bonnet open & see if you can trace the noise, but keep clear of rotating parts in the engine bay.

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