1996 passat vr6
 

when starting my car i hear a funny noise coming from dash, every time i start the trip meter goes back to zero? computer also goes back to zero.. any suggestions.. thank you.

RE: 1996 passat vr6
 

i had the same thing happen to me
it ended up being my starter and i screwed it up so bad i needed a new flywheel
and just to let you know if it's an auto and it so happens you need to get a new flywheel you'll also need a new torque converter

it might also be the battery

RE: 1996 passat vr6
 

Your instrumentation fuse is blown. The funny noise you hear (like a rattlesnake, right?) are all the little needles in your dashboard recalibrating themselves! :-)

Replace the fuse and everything will be hunky-dory.

And I hope it's not your starter. :-)