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Jun 10, 2019 · Another 'advantage' of the 'noise': it allows you to become very familiar with the 'natural' sounds of your air-cooled engine, and therefore better able to monitor its running condition. You can catch a minor 'tuning' issue before it becomes a major problem.
Aug 19, 2012 · I'm still going crazy listening to this incessant noise!! Pulling fuse didn't work, unhooking and replacing battery cable didn't work. I don't have anyone to take apart the door , fix sensor, put door back together and can't afford to pay VW dealer to do it.
- Bad Alternator
- Power Steering Pump
- Water Pump Bearings
- Worn Serpentine Belt
If your Volkswagen Beetle’s alternator is going bad, it’ll often begin to put out a high-pitched whining sound. It may also be accompanied by thebattery light, depending on whether or not it is putting out the proper voltage. A failing alternator can also make your car’s stereo hum while driving. This humming sound will change with the engine’s RPM...
The power steering pump is a common reason your Volkswagen Beetle might whine when accelerating. If it gets too low on fluid, it’ll whine a lot. Check the fluid level and fill it back up to the factory fill line. The whining sound should change when you turn your car’s steering wheel or rev the engine. To determine if it is the power steering pump,...
When your Volkswagen Beetle’s water pump goes bad, it’ll make a squeaking sound. The sound could almost be described as “barking.” It’ll be deeper than the sound of a worn serpentine belt sounds.
Your Beetle’s serpentine belt is responsible for taking the motion from the crankshaft and turning all of your accessories. When it goes bad, it’ll cause a high-pitched whine or squeak. This is particularly true when you first start the vehicle. The whining noise almost comes across as a chip or chirp. A bent or wobbling pulley can cause the serpen...
Apr 13, 2015 · A very effective method of reducing engine noise is a heavy, damped rear parcel shelf and similar panels on the seat back and seat base, plus thicker rear kick panels. This works very well as a sound barrier if carried out carefully, plus pay attention to the panels beneath and to the sides of the rear screen.
In the context of your Volkswagen Beetle (1954 - 1979), engine misfires and stalling may result from various factors, including poor fuel quality or carburetor issues. To minimize these problems, it's essential to regularly clean and tune your carburetor. Additionally, using high-quality fuel can help prevent misfires and stalling.
Oct 30, 2019 · In this article, we’ll explore the most common reasons a Volkswagen Beetle engine may rattle and what you can do about it. Several factors can lead to a rattling sound coming from the engine, ranging from exhaust issues to loose accessories or even timing chain problems.
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#1. Does anyone know what gives the classic Beetle it's rattly exhaust note? It has a slight rasp to it under load, somewhat similar to an opened-up Suby boxer exhaust, but the Beetle also has that very high-pitched tinny blee-blee-blee rattle to its exhaust. Is that mechanical engine noise?
