Hissing sound in my VW Vento TSI

NiladriM · 29th March 2016, 16:25

Hello everyone,

I would like to state one of my very recent experience with you and take your suggestions.

I drive a Vento TSI, Feb'2016 model.

Last Sunday, I was on my way back from Jaisalmer to Delhi. After I drove off some 650 odd kms, I noticed some sound (very similar to gas leakage) coming off intermittently from somewhere beneath the glove-box. I was driving non-stop for over 5 hours by then and thought of taking a quick tea break. While on break, I just opened the engine hood for 15 minutes and restarted my journey back to Delhi again. The sound occurred for another 10 minutes (with intermittent intervals) before went off completely.

I must mention here that the sound was coming with my push on the accelerator; when the accelerator was idle, there was absolutely no sound.

Since Sunday, I've not driven her again and so not sure if it would recur again. But in case it does, do I need to visit service station straight or there is some DIY you guys would like me to try.

Many thanks in advance.

Doge · 29th March 2016, 21:25

I could be terribly wrong here, but could it be the turbo whistle? I drive an Ecoboost 1L turbo petrol and it makes a similar hissing noise at around 2K rpm. Have you tries other TSI's?

pillainp · 29th March 2016, 21:47

This sound is also very audible on the TDI Vento's.

It used to drive me crazy, this hissing sound on acceleration, and I asked the service people about it one day, thinking it was an issue with the car.

I was told that it has something to do with the AC, but then why only when the car accelerates?

I personally think it is turbo whistle, but why it should emanate from that area is beyond me.

Nikhilb2008 · 29th March 2016, 22:46

If it is coming only when you have your foot on the accelerator pedal, it is just a case of the turbo whine.... Dont worry about it. Thankfully you have warranty for the foreseeable future!

Most new turbos have a noise like that. They should quieten down over time.

Gannu_1 · 29th March 2016, 22:51

Please check if the hissing noise comes when the recirculation mode is set to on. It shouldn't.

NiladriM · 29th March 2016, 23:28

Dodge: Am not sure, may probably be. Have you taken any advice from your dealer/SA regarding this?

Pillianp: In my case, this is a recent occurrence. I have driven her 3,800 km in one month, with over 3,000 km on highways, and the sound started post 3,000km, not before that. What did you SA told you regarding the rectification measure?

NikhilB2008: Thank you, I just hope it does! What you suggest: should I take her for inspection once or just wait and watch?

Gannu_1: Sure, will try and update you. Many thanks.

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pillainp · 29th March 2016, 23:40

For me the issue was sporadic in nature. It would appear and disappear at random.

The SA said that they had cleaned some AC pipe and the sound would not recur, but it started again shortly thereafter and persisted sporadically till I sold the car last month.

It had no noticeable effect on performance, just that it was very intrusive in an otherwise quiet internal environment.

NiladriM · 29th March 2016, 23:49

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sajusherief · 30th March 2016, 06:41

In my 2012 polo TDI also the same sound is present. I too think it's something related to the AC. I would suggest you to switch off the AC and try to listen. If it's there, it's almost sure that it's something related to the HVAC system.

NiladriM · 30th March 2016, 07:02

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Originally Posted by sajusherief

In my 2012 polo TDI also the same sound is present. I too think it's something related to the AC. I would suggest you to switch off the AC and try to listen. If it's there, it's almost sure that it's something related to the HVAC system.

I too tend to think that it's to do with the AC, as I remember now I switched off the AC for sometime and then the sound disappeared. Did you happen to take any advice from your SA regarding this?

vin_b · 30th March 2016, 08:50

One of my friend who owns a Polo 1.5 TDI had similar issues of hissing sound during acceleration and AC being in recirculation mode. We headed to VW Mysore and after an entire day of inspection and testing, it turned out to be an issue with AC where the flaps wasn't functioning properly when turning the re-circulation mode on and off. It was fixed and the noise was reduced considerably. You may also want to check with SC on the same

NiladriM · 30th March 2016, 10:13

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Originally Posted by vin_b

One of my friend who owns a Polo 1.5 TDI had similar issues of hissing sound during acceleration and AC being in recirculation mode. We headed to VW Mysore and after an entire day of inspection and testing, it turned out to be an issue with AC where the flaps wasn't functioning properly when turning the re-circulation mode on and off. It was fixed and the noise was reduced considerably. You may also want to check with SC on the same

Thank you for your inputs - it definitely provides me a starting point. Also, just for my understanding, was your friend facing this issue only when the AC was on recirculation mode?

vin_b · 30th March 2016, 10:25

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Originally Posted by NiladriM

Thank you for your inputs - it definitely provides me a starting point. Also, just for my understanding, was your friend facing this issue only when the AC was on recirculation mode?

Yes, the problem was noticed only when AC was on and the noise increases if it is switched to recirculation mode. But, in general there is a faint hissing sound which I believe is from the turbo.

NiladriM · 30th March 2016, 10:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin_b

One of my friend who owns a Polo 1.5 TDI had similar issues of hissing sound during acceleration and AC being in recirculation mode. We headed to VW Mysore and after an entire day of inspection and testing, it turned out to be an issue with AC where the flaps wasn't functioning properly when turning the re-circulation mode on and off. It was fixed and the noise was reduced considerably. You may also want to check with SC on the same

Quote:

Originally Posted by vin_b

Yes, the problem was noticed only when AC was on and the noise increases if it is switched to recirculation mode. But, in general there is a faint hissing sound which I believe is from the turbo.

Sure, noted. Will speak with my SA at the earliest opportunity and update this thread. Thank you.

kiran_cr · 30th March 2016, 11:49

Its just the turbo whistle. I drive a skoda rapid diesel dsg. I hear this whistling sound every time i step on the accelerator. Its normal

29th March 2016, 16:25	#1
NiladriM BANNED Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Delhi Posts: 11 Thanked: 4 Times	Hissing sound in my VW Vento TSI Hello everyone, I would like to state one of my very recent experience with you and take your suggestions. I drive a Vento TSI, Feb'2016 model. Last Sunday, I was on my way back from Jaisalmer to Delhi. After I drove off some 650 odd kms, I noticed some sound (very similar to gas leakage) coming off intermittently from somewhere beneath the glove-box. I was driving non-stop for over 5 hours by then and thought of taking a quick tea break. While on break, I just opened the engine hood for 15 minutes and restarted my journey back to Delhi again. The sound occurred for another 10 minutes (with intermittent intervals) before went off completely. I must mention here that the sound was coming with my push on the accelerator; when the accelerator was idle, there was absolutely no sound. Since Sunday, I've not driven her again and so not sure if it would recur again. But in case it does, do I need to visit service station straight or there is some DIY you guys would like me to try. Many thanks in advance. Last edited by GTO : 30th March 2016 at 13:36. Reason: Typo
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29th March 2016, 21:25	#2
Doge BHPian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NCR/Turin Posts: 639 Thanked: 1,534 Times	re: Hissing sound in my VW Vento TSI I could be terribly wrong here, but could it be the turbo whistle? I drive an Ecoboost 1L turbo petrol and it makes a similar hissing noise at around 2K rpm. Have you tries other TSI's?
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29th March 2016, 21:47	#3
pillainp BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 325 Thanked: 170 Times	re: Hissing sound in my VW Vento TSI This sound is also very audible on the TDI Vento's. It used to drive me crazy, this hissing sound on acceleration, and I asked the service people about it one day, thinking it was an issue with the car. I was told that it has something to do with the AC, but then why only when the car accelerates? I personally think it is turbo whistle, but why it should emanate from that area is beyond me.
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29th March 2016, 22:46	#4
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	re: Hissing sound in my VW Vento TSI If it is coming only when you have your foot on the accelerator pedal, it is just a case of the turbo whine.... Dont worry about it. Thankfully you have warranty for the foreseeable future! Most new turbos have a noise like that. They should quieten down over time.
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29th March 2016, 22:51	#5
Gannu_1 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Madras Posts: 7,174 Thanked: 20,220 Times	re: Hissing sound in my VW Vento TSI Please check if the hissing noise comes when the recirculation mode is set to on. It shouldn't.
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29th March 2016, 23:28	#6
NiladriM BANNED Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Delhi Posts: 11 Thanked: 4 Times	Dodge: Am not sure, may probably be. Have you taken any advice from your dealer/SA regarding this? Pillianp: In my case, this is a recent occurrence. I have driven her 3,800 km in one month, with over 3,000 km on highways, and the sound started post 3,000km, not before that. What did you SA told you regarding the rectification measure? NikhilB2008: Thank you, I just hope it does! What you suggest: should I take her for inspection once or just wait and watch? Gannu_1: Sure, will try and update you. Many thanks. Mod Note: Please use multi-quote feature instead of creating multiple posts Last edited by ampere : 30th March 2016 at 06:55.
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29th March 2016, 23:40	#7
pillainp BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 325 Thanked: 170 Times	re: Hissing sound in my VW Vento TSI For me the issue was sporadic in nature. It would appear and disappear at random. The SA said that they had cleaned some AC pipe and the sound would not recur, but it started again shortly thereafter and persisted sporadically till I sold the car last month. It had no noticeable effect on performance, just that it was very intrusive in an otherwise quiet internal environment.
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29th March 2016, 23:49	#8
NiladriM BANNED Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Delhi Posts: 11 Thanked: 4 Times	re: Hissing sound in my VW Vento TSI Mod Note : There are several spelling & grammatical errors in your posts. This negatively affects the forum experience for other readers. Kindly ensure that you proof-read your posts prior to submission. Also, it would be a good idea to use a spell-checker. Last edited by GTO : 30th March 2016 at 13:38.
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30th March 2016, 06:41	#9
sajusherief BHPian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 176 Thanked: 81 Times	re: Hissing sound in my VW Vento TSI In my 2012 polo TDI also the same sound is present. I too think it's something related to the AC. I would suggest you to switch off the AC and try to listen. If it's there, it's almost sure that it's something related to the HVAC system.
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30th March 2016, 08:50	#11
vin_b BHPian Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: BLR Posts: 120 Thanked: 243 Times	re: Hissing sound in my VW Vento TSI One of my friend who owns a Polo 1.5 TDI had similar issues of hissing sound during acceleration and AC being in recirculation mode. We headed to VW Mysore and after an entire day of inspection and testing, it turned out to be an issue with AC where the flaps wasn't functioning properly when turning the re-circulation mode on and off. It was fixed and the noise was reduced considerably. You may also want to check with SC on the same
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30th March 2016, 11:49	#15
kiran_cr BHPian Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Madras Posts: 250 Thanked: 173 Times	Gas leakage type sound from my new Vento TSI Its just the turbo whistle. I drive a skoda rapid diesel dsg. I hear this whistling sound every time i step on the accelerator. Its normal
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