# '00 VW Jetta whirring sound on startup

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-vw-jetta-whirring-sound-on-startup/25513>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** jetta\
**Created:** [January 25, 2009, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-vw-jetta-whirring-sound-on-startup/25513 "2009-01-25T16:10:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![joykennedy1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e79b87/32.png) [@joykennedy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joykennedy1)\
**Post date:** [January 25, 2009, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-vw-jetta-whirring-sound-on-startup/25513/1 "2009-01-25T16:10:31Z")

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I have a '00 VW Jetta with more miles than I can count (but a new engine, thanks to a JiffyLube faux pas). Each time I start the car, just after the engine catches there is a “whirring” sound - like a belt slipping. The car starts just fine, and runs normally. Anything I should worry about?  
  
  
  
 Thanks!!

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**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\
**Post date:** [January 25, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-vw-jetta-whirring-sound-on-startup/25513/2 "2009-01-25T19:12:05Z")

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Try and isolate the noise for us.

Stand by the open engine compartment while you have an assistant start the engine.

The ‘whirring’ sound may not be a slipping belt as those usually squeal.

There is a slight possibility the starter (Bendix) gear is hanging up.

If the noise is consistent and you don’t find the noise source right away, have your assistant re-start the engine a few times only, letting the starter rest (cool off) for 10 to 15 minutes after the third try, before trying again.

Post back what happens, ok?