Tapping sound

[JFJ]

Hi all

This is my first time posting after just picking up my new 2005 GTI. Great car so far but I've noticed a tapping sound coming from what sounds like just behind the glove box (although I may be wrong).  It taps maybe 12-14 times in a row and then it'll stop and then start again 5 or 10 minutes later.  Went out for a half hour drive today and noticed it a few times.  Anyone have any ideas what it could be?
I'm sorry if it's been covered before, I did have a look on the search function but couldn't find much.

Thanks

[Tortaruga]

It's a flap, something to do with the a/c. Mine does it too; switch off the a/c and it'll stop.

I haven't a clue how to fix it, I've just got used to it.

Oh and welcome - say hello in the new members section.

[Saintsteve]

I found after I had my aircon re-gassed , mine got quieter .... 

[Luka]

I found after I had my aircon re-gassed , mine got quieter .... 

I can agree with that. Both my R32 and GTI clicks every so often. After an aircon service at VW I've not noticed any since.

[john87]

Mine also does it. I believe its more obvious on the GTI due to the dual zone Climate control, as there are two sets of motors continuously adjusting flap positions.

[gigolo456]

Mine's been doing that tapping/clicking noise since new, 2005, seems to be more apparently when you adjust the climate control temperature, i guess i am just used to it now, lol!!

[Veee-dubber]

I believe this is due to the motor stopping in the wrong place, its on a butterfly valve which can sometimes not close correctly due to a build up of crap mainly, or it often just shuts down before it has had chance to reposition correctly...

disconecting the battery should reset the motor fully 

[JFJ]

Thanks for the replies guys. Tried turning the A/C off going back and forth work today and, as you've said, it stopped. Looks like I'll just get used to it 

[greygti]

I asked vw about this and they told me its perfectly normal

[Tortaruga]

I like to think it's my little friend who lives in my car. He might be a little pixie or possibly a leprechaun. When I turn on the a/c he gets a bit chilly and bangs his little stick to get me to turn it off.

Someday I imagine he'll crawl out of a vent, dust himself down and proclaim "dididididididilieee 'tis meself, the little tinker who lives in your car!". After getting such a shock I'll drive into a tree and kill us both.

[scopes]

 

Hopefully Not ^^^ 

[Simmo]

I like to think it's my little friend who lives in my car. He might be a little pixie or possibly a leprechaun. When I turn on the a/c he gets a bit chilly and bangs his little stick to get me to turn it off.

Someday I imagine he'll crawl out of a vent, dust himself down and proclaim "dididididididilieee 'tis meself, the little tinker who lives in your car!". After getting such a shock I'll drive into a tree and kill us both.

Genius :) now ive got images of little pixies hiding in my dash waiting to jump out to steal my gold!

[daz05]

They all do that sir

[OSB]

I believe this is due to the motor stopping in the wrong place, its on a butterfly valve which can sometimes not close correctly due to a build up of crap mainly, or it often just shuts down before it has had chance to reposition correctly...

disconecting the battery should reset the motor fully 

Got the same noise which started a week or so ago.....
 But does disconnecting the battery cause any other problems? Like losing the radio settings? ECU probs - I don't know. not had my GTI long. On previous cars I had to watch out for these sot of things.. Got round losing power when taking the battery out by conneting a second battery in via an unswitched power outlet,