Engine noise or sound?

2019 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
143,880 MILES • 1.2L • AUTOMATIC
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KRACHELLE11
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I got a car yesterday and didn't really hear the sound until now. I just wanted to make sure it's a normal Sound or not?
Feb 23, 2023 at 10:25 AM
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BORIS K
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Hello,

Can you please record the sound you are hearing in a clear video and upload it to our site for further evaluation?

Cheers, Boris
Feb 23, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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KRACHELLE11
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Yes, i attached it below.
Feb 23, 2023 at 9:23 PM
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BORIS K
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Hello,

This noise certainly does not sound normal.

It is not very clear where the sound is coming from.
Is it coming from the front of the engine, belt side, or from the transmission side?
If it is coming from the belt side it would be advisable to remove the serpentine belt, restart the engine, and see if the noise has stopped.
This would narrow it down a bit:

A guide on serpentine belt removal:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Cheers, Boris
Feb 24, 2023 at 12:57 AM
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