New Noise...WTF!

mark1307 · May 11, 2018, 11:12

First post I've got a 2005 MK3 with just over 85K on the clock and it runs superbly. BUT I have just noticed a noise when I pull off for the first time after starting. It's new and like I said it definitely only happens when I set off the first time after starting the car – whether warm or cold start. It doesn't happen when I pull away from the traffic lights for example!
The noise is a like metal on metal scraping lasts for almost no time and doesn't come back until I turn the car off, start it up and pull off again. Even doing everything the same e.g. hand break etc. (I've even got in and out with it running) before pulling away I can't get the noise to repeat without turning the engine off and restarting.
Does anyone have any idea what's causing it or what the blood difference is between setting off the first time and setting off the next 20 times!!!
Thanks for your help!!

MR TWO · May 11, 2018, 11:19

Then it must be something to do with the starter motor?

Carolyn · May 11, 2018, 11:49

A slightly sticky rear caliper is also a possibility. I'd stop listening. (easier said than done)

mark1307 · May 11, 2018, 13:00

Quote from: MR TWO on May 11, 2018, 11:19
Then it must be something to do with the starter motor?

I thought that initially but it sounds like it's coming from the front of the car...unless the sound is just traveling!

mark1307 · May 11, 2018, 13:02

Quote from: mark1307 on May 11, 2018, 13:00
Quote from: MR TWO on May 11, 2018, 11:19
Then it must be something to do with the starter motor?

I thought that initially but it sounds like it's coming from the front of the car...unless the sound is just traveling!

haha true...I'd drown it out with the radio if the b@stard aerial worked!!

gazza1286 · May 11, 2018, 13:38

The noise is quite normal. It's the electric power steering pump kicking in.

delhusband · May 12, 2018, 13:21

Quote from: gazza1286 on May 11, 2018, 13:38
The noise is quite normal. It's the electric power steering pump kicking in.

Always wondered what that noise was... like a metallic gasp?

m1tch · May 14, 2018, 16:12

Quote from: delhusband on May 12, 2018, 13:21
Quote from: gazza1286 on May 11, 2018, 13:38
The noise is quite normal. It's the electric power steering pump kicking in.
Always wondered what that noise was... like a metallic gasp?

Think it arms itself at around 5mph.

Ardent · May 14, 2018, 17:36

I thought it wad something to do with the abs. The good news. Perfectly normal.

Bossworld · May 14, 2018, 17:49

Quote from: Ardent on May 14, 2018, 17:36
I thought it wad something to do with the abs. The good news. Perfectly normal.

Yep, sure I've read it's an ABS self-test. The setting off 'twang' as mother dearest calls it.