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Type r ep3 strange noise video link included

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Hi everyone.

Really worried at the moment my car for a while has made this sound when the key is turned to on position the one before the car would start.

I changed the battery made no difference.

I checked fuses all seem ok

The noise doesn't always happen when it does if you knock the car it stops then comes back.

Sounds like it's coming from battery,fuse box, area.

Showed my mechanic this he has never heard anything like it.

https://youtu.be/jnj7q8jYdNo
 
It sounds like it's the headlight adjuster motor causing the noise. Try disconnecting the adjuster. I think it's a 3 pin plug on the back of the headlight?

Ok man I hope so I’m going outside soon just waiting for it to cool down a little I not like the heat.

Have driven car twice today no issues as usual.

Thanks buddy will let you know how I get on in couple of days as the noise not always come on.
 
Lmfao dude I love you.

Yes it is coming from headlights.

Not sure why but I put in on position 3 and heard the noise and given the headlight a whack and sounded good.

So far no trouble but knowing what and where is everything.

Sleep well tonight buddy your a great man.
 
Lmfao dude I love you.

Yes it is coming from headlights.

Not sure why but I put in on position 3 and heard the noise and given the headlight a whack and sounded good.

So far no trouble but knowing what and where is everything.

Sleep well tonight buddy your a great man.


Excellent. Pleased you found it.

I first came across this issue around 15 years ago, when these cars were still under warranty. It took a while to figure out what the noise was but got there in the end.
 
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