XC60 Wind Noise Over 85 MPH - Page 12

scotgc · Aug 12th, 2011, 12:28

I would assume that this problem is not caused directly by the speed of the car but by some poor aerodynamic design flaw. It would manifest itself when the air passing over the offending object creates the turbulence, resulting in the unwanted sound. I would imagine that driving into a fierce headwind would have a similar effect but at a much lower speed?

The speed at which it occurs is largely irrelevant is so far as the noise should not be there in the first place so people have every right to complain to the dealers. Are we really suggesting that anything going wrong above the national speed limit of this country is not an issue which should be resolved under the warranty agreement?

My car does not suffer this problem so neither should any others.

DesertDog · Aug 17th, 2011, 14:34

A few pics of my wind deflectors fitted:

darbs · Aug 17th, 2011, 16:41

they look v nice DD. you're obviously a dab hand with a spray gun!

do the windows move up and down freely? also, do the defectors require any maintenance, e.g. periodic removal for cleaning etc or are they zero touch?

DesertDog · Aug 17th, 2011, 17:22

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Originally Posted by darbs

they look v nice DD. you're obviously a dab hand with a spray gun!

do the windows move up and down freely? also, do the defectors require any maintenance, e.g. periodic removal for cleaning etc or are they zero touch?

I didn't need to spray them Darbs, the finish on the deflectors is an excellent dark tint and matches my pimp'd dark window tint perfectly.

On the rear windows, the Volvo safety feature means that the window glass "bounces", thinking something is trapped, but since the windows are locked to prevent little Miss DD from fooling around this isn't an issue.

The front window action is fine, up/down works perfectly.

Maintenance is simple - there's plenty of space to clean the window and the inside of the deflector with a microfibre cloth. The plastic is secured with a couple of strips of double sided tape, but TBH the widow seals are more than sufficient to hold them in place.

moocha · Aug 25th, 2011, 17:54

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Originally Posted by timbosh

Had mine fixed by Donald's Ipswich a couple of weeks ago, now no noise from wing mirror whatever speed.
It is a known issue but they seemed reluctant to do anything until I printed out this forum thread.

You are lucky you have Donalds as a local dealer. I've just bought a new XC60 and there is an annoying whistling noise from driver's side at anything over 50-55mph. Been into local dealer in Midlands and after having the car for a few hours, they said they had fixed the problem. Needless to say, they hadn't. They said they did not know what the problem was which is strange given the number of posts of same complaint and the fact that this is apparently a known problem to Volvo. I contacted Volvo direct today who also said they did not know of the problem! I am struggling to find a dealer who says that it is indeed a known problem apart from Donalds ...who are miles away. Very frustrating indeed as have a holiday ahead and long journey.

timbosh · Aug 26th, 2011, 07:59

Hi There - Donalds number is 01473 287788 ask your dealer to ring them and talk to David Sample the service manager. he'll be able to tell them what the fix was.

Cheers

Tim

moocha · Aug 26th, 2011, 09:55

Thankyou for that information. I will ring them later this morning and see how willing they are...

jmills01 · Aug 30th, 2011, 13:19

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Originally Posted by moocha

You are lucky you have Donalds as a local dealer. I've just bought a new XC60 and there is an annoying whistling noise from driver's side at anything over 50-55mph. Been into local dealer in Midlands and after having the car for a few hours, they said they had fixed the problem. Needless to say, they hadn't. They said they did not know what the problem was which is strange given the number of posts of same complaint and the fact that this is apparently a known problem to Volvo. I contacted Volvo direct today who also said they did not know of the problem! I am struggling to find a dealer who says that it is indeed a known problem apart from Donalds ...who are miles away. Very frustrating indeed as have a holiday ahead and long journey.

Have the same frustration - mine's now been into my dealer twice. Both times they said it was sorted, but both times it came back with the noise still there. Just driven 1,750 miles around France on holiday and it was hugely irritating. Noise cuts in generally now around 80mph but sometimes lower depending on cross/head-winds.

darbs · Aug 30th, 2011, 20:22

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Originally Posted by jmills01

Have the same frustration - mine's now been into my dealer twice. Both times they said it was sorted, but both times it came back with the noise still there. Just driven 1,750 miles around France on holiday and it was hugely irritating. Noise cuts in generally now around 80mph but sometimes lower depending on cross/head-winds.

during the honeymoon period with my dealer, they fixed the wind noise issue for me free of charge. it was volvo north london in colindale. this is a link to the post i wrote at the time:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpo...6&postcount=30

teghe · Sep 7th, 2011, 13:24

HI
I have called Davis and he couldn't give me a precise answer. he said to fill all the gaps of the wing mirrors.
does anyone knows more?
thanks

Aug 12th, 2011, 12:28	#111
scotgc Senior Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2012 21:12 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Falkirk	Should this not be a problem in the UK then? I would assume that this problem is not caused directly by the speed of the car but by some poor aerodynamic design flaw. It would manifest itself when the air passing over the offending object creates the turbulence, resulting in the unwanted sound. I would imagine that driving into a fierce headwind would have a similar effect but at a much lower speed? The speed at which it occurs is largely irrelevant is so far as the noise should not be there in the first place so people have every right to complain to the dealers. Are we really suggesting that anything going wrong above the national speed limit of this country is not an issue which should be resolved under the warranty agreement? My car does not suffer this problem so neither should any others.

Aug 17th, 2011, 14:34	#112
DesertDog Senior Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2013 12:01 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: KCA, Abu Dhabi View Photos By: DesertDog	A few pics of my wind deflectors fitted: __________________ Hers: MY2010 XC60 T6 AWD R-Design Geartronic Premium - Passion Red His: MY2008 Shelby Cobra GT500 coupe - Torch Red

Aug 17th, 2011, 16:41	#113
darbs XC60 Owner Last Online: Mar 21st, 2022 00:40 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London View Photos By: darbs	they look v nice DD. you're obviously a dab hand with a spray gun! do the windows move up and down freely? also, do the defectors require any maintenance, e.g. periodic removal for cleaning etc or are they zero touch? __________________ 59 (MY10) XC60 D5 205 AWD Geartronic SE Lux 54 RX8 231ps Renesis ****el 96 Megane Coupe 2.0 82 Metro 1.0

Aug 26th, 2011, 09:55	#117
moocha New Member Last Online: Sep 9th, 2011 10:32 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: birmingham	timbosh Thankyou for that information. I will ring them later this morning and see how willing they are...

Aug 26th, 2011, 07:59	#116
timbosh XC60 Saphire Black D3 16 Last Online: Dec 31st, 2013 10:23 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charsfield	Hi There - Donalds number is 01473 287788 ask your dealer to ring them and talk to David Sample the service manager. he'll be able to tell them what the fix was. Cheers Tim

Sep 7th, 2011, 13:24	#120
teghe New Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2011 13:24 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: bucharest	HI I have called Davis and he couldn't give me a precise answer. he said to fill all the gaps of the wing mirrors. does anyone knows more? thanks

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