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S3 1.8T
06-06-2006, 03:46 PM
Hope fully i can get some sense out of you guys!!
This is my first post but need some help and advice??!!!
I have a S3 1999, when i first start the car , at any time of day and night or even winter or summer i get get this whinning noise coming from the engine bay!!
It sounds very similar like a fan runnning but the fan doesnt turn!!?? I have checked the fans and they all work good and proper!!
It sounds like its coming from right in the middle of the engine bay, if the car just idles then the noise will caryy on for some time. If i drive away then the noise stops within seconds!!
Even when the noise is going and i switch off the ignition the noise will carry on for a few seconds and just sounds like something that is winding down, it gets slower and slower and quieter and quieter!!
I would be very gratefull if any on can give me any suggestions before i take the dreaded visit to the main dealer!!:zx11: