markus_UK

Hi all.

Have a WRX, MY04 with PPP (4 door).

Almost due for its second service and overall seems to be ok.

However, I have noticed something that I 'think' is getting worse but not sure. When I slow down in second gear from about 30 MPH downwards and lift of the gas I am getting what I think is transmission noise. I'm not sure if its from the gear box or 4 wheel drive system (I'm no techie...).

It can sounds like ..ummm Shhh ... Shhhh .....Shhh.... sort of .... and kind of does this with a little jerk (but only slightly). It almost reminds me of the sound of my old Mini I used to drive (about 20 years ago!!).

The car seems to behave OK and otherwise and drives well. I must admit I do let it roll in second (with gas lift off) cos the exhaust note sounds so good. But this noise is getting on my nerves.

I know I can ask the garage (and will do) ... but does anyone have an ideas? I would assume that some noise is going to be expected of a 4 wheel drive system ,,,,?


thx

Mark

Anders_WR1

iTrader: (8)

I have a similar whining noise on my WR1, but always assumed it was because the transmission was derived from a rally car. Third gear is the loudest on mine and is probably the gear that is used most around town. Do you drive around town in second a lot?

Anders

WRX_Rich

iTrader: (5)

is it like a over run wiring sound - mine does the same and has got worse with age

tacada

my '03 WRX does that quite loudly in 1st gear

jasonius

iTrader: (1)

It's transmission whine, as said largely due to the design of the AWD system.

One thing I would check if it seems to be getting louder is the g/box and diff oil levels..!