There is nothing as scary as unwanted noise from the engine. Do not suddenly go to your mechanic, the malfunction may not be as serious as you think. In order to suitably identifier the malfunction we will see the most regular noises on a Volkswagen Jetta and where they come from.
The engine of my Volkswagen Jetta makes a thud
If you are at a standstill and the engine emits some kind of roar , there is indeed a malfunction. This could be from a loose engine cover, which repeatedly bangs against another element. It is also possible that a serious hissing sound is coming from the belt. If your Volkswagen Jetta does not make a suspicious noise when you stop, but a thump comes as soon as you drive, the malfunction most likely comes from bearings not the engine. Do not take too long to go to a mechanic, it can get worse.
The engine of my Volkswagen Jetta makes a tractor noise
The Volkswagen Jetta emits a airplane noise , but without having its power. In general, it must come from a hole or damaged pot, not from the engine. The noise should be louder and louder than usual, but dependent on acceleration. the more you accelerate, the more noise the vehicle emits. If this is not the case and the noise does not vary with acceleration, go to the mechanic. The malfunction probably comes from a damaged engine element.
The engine of my Volkswagen Jetta makes a pan noise
The sound of a pan on a Volkswagen Jetta is usually related to the belt, not the engine as such. It is generally the accessory belt not tight enough, a faulty tensioner roller. Tighten the belt when it is slack, or replace the tensioner roller.
The engine of my Volkswagen Jetta makes a lot of noise
If your Volkswagen Jetta produces a lot of noise, it can usually be caused by two main causes. The first is a thud that will come from bearings . However, it can also come from tires not sufficiently inflated, or even worn. If the engine produces a lot of noise, it could also be due to a fuel combustion malfunction, or exhaust perforated. Finally, it is quite rare that the engine is the source of this type of noise.
My Volkswagen Jetta's engine makes a popping sound
Here is a rather common and rather annoying dysfunction. This noise of slam could come from various engine components. However you will find below the two most common.
- Poor combustion. And yes, poor or partial combustion could generate clicking noises. Do not try to repair if it is right, go to your mechanic instead.
- If this noise only appears in the first few minutes, it could be due to hydraulic lifters .
- The malfunction could also result from pistons , rockers , etc.
Not easy to recognize. Noises from the engine should be considered as signals. We advise you to go to your mechanic for a more specific audit. Be vigilant!