1.6 auto squeel

[ginge191]

Slight problem with a 1.6 automatic.

On startup, occasional squeal, like a dodgy VAG starter motor but louder.

And again when "changing gear" : reverse, park or neutral shifting.

Any ideas? My bet is the starter motor but the gear change, would this also affect it?

[ginge191]

Reeeeefresh!

[ginge191]

any ideas at all; otherwise it's another car to the sky

[Toms306]

It's a 1.6 Auto.....I'd say that was the biggest problem with it!

Surely it's just a squealy belt or pulley or something though? As you say the starter wouldn't be affected by gearchanges.

[ginge191]

But revving the car doesn't have the same affect ?

[Toms306]

Not even under load? Although loading an auto is difficult I guess as it'd just drop down.

[Anton]

Change the tranny fluid

[Connor]

That... or kill it with fire!!!