Bev2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Hi all, I wonder if any of you have had a similar experience, my A3, 09 Reg has 74 tho miles on the clock and has developed a whirring noise that seems to be coming from the front engine compartment. As I go faster the whir gets louder and seems faster, like something is spinning! Will this be the timing belt? My acceleration isn't affected but the noise is REALLY off putting, ha. Any ideas guys? Thanks in advance Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hi Bev, From your description, its sounds like one of the front wheel bearings is the issue. This should be the first thing you get checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen.beswick Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 If it as a turbo fitted it could be the turbo failing needs to looked at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R18-Fan Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 could be the auxiliary drivebelt and/or tensioner....hopefully a cheap fix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID.E.C Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Does it make the noise when not in gear? This will tell you if its wheel bearings or something with the engine. Last week I had the water pump go on my A3 it made a similar sound before and a real racket after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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