[Vivalazuzu]

 Hi All. I own the 3dr Hatch 2013 i30. Car has been great ever since i purchased last year... Until now..
I am hearing a strange sound when the car is de-accelerating between 1500-2500 rpm. The sound disappears when i engage my clutch. I can only hear it at low speeds, 60km/h or lower. The air conditioning is turned off, doesn't matter either way. I do believe it has something to do with the clutch/gearbox/flywheel area. It sounds like a sacatta or similar noise. Car only has 48,240km on the clock. Gear changes are really smooth.

I hope that it is nothing major, however i know the people in this forum are knowledgeable and might have some answers. Hopefully you can help . Sorry if i respond slowly.

[CraigB]

What gear is the car in when you're hearing this?

[Vivalazuzu]

@CraigB the car can be in 2nd or 3rd. Anything higher I don't really notice.

[CraigB]

No strange vibrations or anything else? I'm thinking it might be induction noise if only while decelerating under 2nd or 3rd gear load very hard to pin point without actually hearing or driving it.

[Vivalazuzu]

Nope. No vibrations or anything. Its like a really quick ticking noise. Hard to explain. Might need to take a mechanic in the car and get him to listen.

[Dazzler]

No strange vibrations or anything else? I'm thinking it might be induction noise if only while decelerating under 2nd or 3rd gear load very hard to pin point without actually hearing or driving it.

What Craig said. ..

[CraigB]

They are a very quite car so it's possible at low speeds to even hear slight injector noise, I agree you would be better asking your local service centre to take a look.

[Vivalazuzu]

Hard to distinguish where the noise is coming from. Maybe from the motor.. maybe inside the clutch. As I mentioned i think it would be best to go to the local dealer. Plus car is still under manufacturer warranty.

[Phil №❶]

If you're hearing ticking I doubt it is anywhere inside the engine or trans. Check all wheels for anything picked up, Sticks etc.

[Vivalazuzu]

@Phil №❶ . Nah no stick or anything like that.

As mentioned, the sound disappears when i engage my clutch. Also the sound disappears when I accelerate. Only when slowing down between 2500-1500rpm does the sound appear.