# VW GTI squeaking noise coming from under hood **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** gti, volkswagen\ **Created:** [July 25, 2013, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-gti-squeaking-noise-coming-from-under-hood/80532 "2013-07-25T07:15:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![VDubs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/dbc845/32.png) [@VDubs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDubs)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2013, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-gti-squeaking-noise-coming-from-under-hood/80532/1 "2013-07-25T07:15:12Z")
Was wondering if anyone has has experience with a squeaking noise coming form a VW GTI. I have a 2006 GTI and when the car is cold and I first drive it I hear a squeaking noise coming from under the hood when it’s idle. Typically once I accelerate it goes away and it does this till the car warms up. I checked all visible belts and air lines for wear and leaks but nothing obvious. And given my mechanic is 30 minutes away by the time I get there it stops making the noise. Any leads? ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2013, 8:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-gti-squeaking-noise-coming-from-under-hood/80532/2 "2013-07-25T08:48:52Z")
With a spray bottle of water in hand and hood up, start the engine and spray the accessory belt with a little water. If the squeak goes away it’s the belt. Belts can be difficult to figure sometimes based on a visual. The water on the belt will hurt nothing; it will be gone in seconds. ---
**Author:** ![VDubs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/dbc845/32.png) [@VDubs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDubs)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2013, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-gti-squeaking-noise-coming-from-under-hood/80532/3 "2013-07-26T07:20:22Z")
Thanks will give it a try this weekend