I have a 96 wag 2.8. the car was idle for 3-4 days a little cold weather, upon start up a high pitched whining when i reved the engine.
it was just running in my driveway. after warming up nothing. ran fine. it didnt sound like a belt squeek.
any ideas?

thanks.

 

Have you checked your power steering fluid? Mine was doing that in cold weather and the fluid level was below the Min mark.

 

thanks, I will check.

 

I just had this problem a month ago and also found the power steering fluid was low. Flushed it and found a bad hose clamp that was causing a slow leak. Once I replaced the clamp and had the correct amount of fluid...no more whine.

 

I will def check it. Where is the resivour located? I have a 2.8.
But why would the noise go away after warming up?
This just started with a few cold days here.

 

When you pop the hood it's on the right side (driver's side). My '98 had a green cap on it. Check your owner's manual if for some reason you don't find it. It will tell you right where it's at.

Not sure why the noise goes away once it's warm.

 

I know the audis use different type of fluid. what type/drand?

 

It contains something called Petosin or Pentosin. Can't remember for sure. I bought it from the dealer for about 25 bucks per liter.

 

You may be able to buy it a bit cheaper from Shokan or the one this forum has deals with! Correct me if I'm wrong, I think VW supplies the same on its cars. So maybe a VW dealer will give you a better price?

 

Jukeit,

I notice you have a non-functional sunroof. Do you want it fixed? Mine was not working (I own a 97A6) and during the process of fixing it, I almost found all the components for much less than the dealer. I never bought any since it just turned out to be a misplaced fuse!

Just figured I'd ask,

Kianoosh