What is my VW saying?

[Allaneddie]

My car makes soft sounds at times when I approach it. For instance today I reached through the window to get my sunglasses from the door pocket and the car made that soft sound, not the horn but a soft "beep". I've heard it at other times when opening hood. etc. Please understand the car was in the garage, in park, key not in my pocket but key was in the house. This car does not have remote start. I briefly searched the internet and my owners manual and learned nothing. It seems to me that the car is telling me it wants to go for a ride. The car is all working fine and this is not concerning me but sometimes I think the car is alive.

 

[edyvw]

My car makes soft sounds at times when I approach it. For instance today I reached through the window to get my sunglasses from the door pocket and the car made that soft sound, not the horn but a soft "beep". I've heard it at other times when opening hood. etc. Please understand the car was in the garage, in park, key not in my pocket but key was in the house. This car does not have remote start. I briefly searched the internet and my owners manual and learned nothing. It seems to me that the car is telling me it wants to go for a ride. The car is all working fine and this is not concerning me but sometimes I think the car is alive.

Does it have keyless access?

 

[skyactiv]

Maybe it's telling you the key fob battery needs replaced?

 

[Allaneddie]

Does it have keyless access?

If you mean this: "Doors will unlock or lock from the key fob", then yes it does. But no remote start. The key and fob were nowhere near the car this morning.

 

[Allaneddie]

Maybe it's telling you the key fob battery needs replaced?

I got that message a few months ago on the dashboard center and replaced the battery so I don't think that is it.

 

[edyvw]

If you mean this: "Doors will unlock or lock from the key fob", then yes it does. But no remote start. The key and fob were nowhere near the car this morning.

No, comfort access, meaning you just have to grab handle to unlock or touch it to lock. Which VW?

 

[atikovi]

A door is a jar?

 

[Passport1]

My cat makes the same sound when I approach her food bowl. Her batteeries are fine. It's a sign of affection.

 

[FowVay]

I've had this issue in the past. It's saying "Ich kann es kaum erwarten, dich zu siehen". It comes from treating your beloved Volkswagen to the "Fahrvergnügen" that just makes it crazy for you.

Kiss it good-night before you turn out the garage light. It's the least you can do.

 

[Allaneddie]

No, comfort access, meaning you just have to grab handle to unlock or touch it to lock. Which VW?

No, it doesn't have this. This is a base model (plaid seats) 2017 GTI.

 

[Vercingetorix]

I think it’s saying that the alarm isn’t arming itself. Bad switch/sensor somewhere.

 

[Allaneddie]

I think it’s saying that the alarm isn’t arming itself. Bad switch/sensor somewhere.

Door was not locked, alarm not meant to be set. The window was open and I reached through it to get my sunglasses. And these sounds that the car makes have been there from new. I just went through the owners' manual again, which is incredibly detailed as you would expect from Germans. I can't find it. No real concern on my part, just curious.

 

[Kira]

No real concern on my part,

Ha-ha, not until a moth flies 'round and 'round some night and you awaken to a dead battery.

 

[Vercingetorix]

Door was not locked, alarm not meant to be set. The window was open and I reached through it to get my sunglasses. And these sounds that the car makes have been there from new. I just went through the owners' manual again, which is incredibly detailed as you would expect from Germans. I can't find it. No real concern on my part, just curious.

On a Porsche forum I used to frequent there was a hack with the glovebox door? switch where disconnecting it would give the chirp when locking the car. Otherwise it would be silent.

 

[edyvw]

No, it doesn't have this. This is a base model (plaid seats) 2017 GTI.

IMO, you do have an issue. I would start with battery to see if it is drawing power and start eliminating sources if it does.

 

[andrew_j]

Our 2018 VW makes sounds like a pump is running(whirring) when you get inside even without key. No clue either.

 

[TomYoung]

I got that message a few months ago on the dashboard center and replaced the battery so I don't think that is it.

Some new batteries (thank you China) are not that good. Replace it again. Even a brand name battery sometime fails. Sorry that your car is automatic.

 

[Drifter]

Our 2018 VW makes sounds like a pump is running(whirring) when you get inside even without key. No clue either.

That I believe is the fuel pump pressurizing in anticipation of start up. At least I think I read something to that effect

 

[Reggaemon]

That I believe is the fuel pump pressurizing in anticipation of start up. At least I think I read something to that effect

My Audi does that but only after a door has been opened. Sometimes opening the hood starts some different noises.

 

[vwmaniaman]

It sounds to me likes its trying out for a sequel to "My mother the car"