audiNewbie2010

When accelerating and my RPM is around 2000, I hear whistling; however it goes away if i go above or below 2000. Is that normal?

Just_G

is it a turbo whistle? do you have an intake on your car?

audiNewbie2010

I don't know if its a turbo whistle. How do I tell? Also I don't think I have an intake on my car. Sorry I can't be more informative, I am a true novice at this.

kf3506

turbo whistle is like the high pitch sound that a big truck makes when accelerating.

Just_G

Hi,
Exactly what kf said. A couple of things make me thing that it isnt. If it was the turbo making the sound it would only start at about 2500 RPM's and would carry to about 3500. If you had an intake this sound would be amplified followed by a whoosh (from the diverter valve). I dont think it would be a wheel bearing as that would be a consitant sound not relative to RPM's. This is a tough one without actually hearing it. Can you isolate where it is coming from?

audiNewbie2010

I did a quick search on youtube for 'turbo whistling' sounds and it doesn't sound like that. It is more like a high pitched whistle.

kf3506

if you park your car but leave it running, open the hood, do you hear it?

audiNewbie2010

I can hear it only if i rev up the engine. ~2000 rpm

QuattroFun

i have a whistle from the mirror on the drivers door. only happens from 40km/h to about 60km/h.

audiNewbie2010

It is definitely coming from around the engine.