Whine - from auto gearbox? SKODA Octavia III Combi (5E5)

@user_1725341

10.07.2023 16:47

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Hello,

I’ve noticed a faint whine when pressing the accelerator at slow speed (it’s too quiet to hear when driving at faster!). I have no idea where it’s coming from, but when in traffic it’s really annoying! Without fail, when I press the accelerator a couple of milliseconds later the faint whine starts. It doesn’t vary pitch with speed, it’s like pressing the pedal is acting as an on/off switch for some pump or other. Any clues?

Thank you,

Ben

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10.07.23

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@Anding

13.07.2023 15:41

Member

the brake pads might be worn out. they have an audible wear indicator, so it can give such noise. I gues this is what you are looking for.
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  18.07.2023 15:29
  
  @Anding
  
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  Thanks for your interest, @Anding, it's appreciated. I'm leaning towards it being something connected with the turbo solenoid that's attached to the bulkhead. Am relieved that it's not the gearbox!