XC60 Wind Noise Over 85 MPH - Page 8

chi yuen · Jan 14th, 2011, 00:19

hi folks i have cured the wind noise problem myself. had my xc60 serviced recently and told them about the noise around the wing mirror. they said said they knew about the problem and said they would fix it at the same time. sadly it was not the case!! the noise was gettin on mynerves and started at around 60mph on the driver's side til 80mph when it suddenly disappears.
recently i was driving and had the window open and i was resting my arm on the sill, i noticed the noise stopped when my hand was in a certain spot. where the arm(underside) of the wing mirror meets the door there is a gap. this flaming gap is the culprit!! it's the width of the arm - about 8cm - i used duct tape to cover this gap and hey presto THE NOISE is GONE!! hallelujah!!!! this should be called the CHI fix after myself!! i'm going to use a silicone sealant later because the tape eventually comes off. SPREAD the news to the masses, a cure has been found. peace and quiet at last

Daleman · Jan 14th, 2011, 00:52

Sounds great I wonder if you would mind posting a photo of the duct tape in place so we can see exactly how you cure it

Thanks

Bonnie-Sunshine · Jan 14th, 2011, 22:46

And no doubt a very aesthetically pleasing solution. Just love a car bandaged up with duct tape.

Tobes · Jan 26th, 2011, 21:05

I've never joined any forum or online discussion group in my life. I've never used facebook, twitter, blogged or anything else that now exists...
... however, I've received my new XC60 and the whistling/air noise from 45mph onwards has driven me mad enough to go beyond emailing.
Chi, if your solutions works (however unsightly) then I may just be able to keep the car. I'll try it as soon as I get some duct tape. Otherwise great car (except for the slow boot).

rkennedy · Jan 27th, 2011, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daleman

Sounds great I wonder if you would mind posting a photo of the duct tape in place so we can see exactly how you cure it

Thanks

I used this tape about 6 months ago and it's still in place AND the wind noise has gone. I did not want the dealer to be trying to fill the space with butyl mastic and making a mess. I am prepared to have the car not looking perfect as long as the wind noise is gone.
See photo

wilbydoughboy · Jan 27th, 2011, 16:01

I dont get so much as a whistling noise from my car but a whooshing noise but I will try the duct type tape to see if it improves the whoosh. I thought the tape might be somewhat unsightly but unless it was pointed out I doubt if it would even notice. If it works ok I may try some black silicone sealant as a more permanent solution. Thanks for the advice.

XC60Owner · Jan 27th, 2011, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilbydoughboy

I dont get so much as a whistling noise from my car but a whooshing noise but I will try the duct type tape to see if it improves the whoosh. I thought the tape might be somewhat unsightly but unless it was pointed out I doubt if it would even notice. If it works ok I may try some black silicone sealant as a more permanent solution. Thanks for the advice.

Just go to the dealer. They will use a special putty INSIDE the mirror. It will fix the noise and you won't see it. I've had it done; in fact I think I was the first person to suffer this problem. It works! You can't sell a car with tape all over it.

rkennedy · Jan 27th, 2011, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by XC60Owner

Just go to the dealer. They will use a special putty INSIDE the mirror. It will fix the noise and you won't see it. I've had it done; in fact I think I was the first person to suffer this problem. It works! You can't sell a car with tape all over it.

Thanks for the info but there have been posters who said their dealers made a hash of the job - I just did not want to take that risk. I have tried to get butyl mastic removed on another car and it's an absolute pain to remove as it sticks to everything!
When I come to sell the car the tape will obviously have been removed.

r-designbob · Jan 28th, 2011, 01:04

Would've though silicone would be a better bet (providing one can get the colour one want's

), it should come off easy when not needed.

XC60Owner · Jan 28th, 2011, 13:48

If it helps my wife was watching when they did it. She said it was like kids play-dough and they squashed it all around where the wires go from the mirror into the car. It didn't sound like messy mastick (sp?) gun or anything - then they just put the cover back on again. If they mess it up, they have to redo it. I'm sure you'll be fine.

Jan 28th, 2011, 01:04	#79
r-designbob Premier Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 11:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portsmouth	Would've though silicone would be a better bet (providing one can get the colour one want's), it should come off easy when not needed. __________________ XC60 D3 R-Design- geartronic Sapphire black/ beige interior - Panoramic roof- Tinted rear screen Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery..

Jan 14th, 2011, 00:19	#71
chi yuen New Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2011 23:57 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: stockport	hi folks i have cured the wind noise problem myself. had my xc60 serviced recently and told them about the noise around the wing mirror. they said said they knew about the problem and said they would fix it at the same time. sadly it was not the case!! the noise was gettin on mynerves and started at around 60mph on the driver's side til 80mph when it suddenly disappears. recently i was driving and had the window open and i was resting my arm on the sill, i noticed the noise stopped when my hand was in a certain spot. where the arm(underside) of the wing mirror meets the door there is a gap. this flaming gap is the culprit!! it's the width of the arm - about 8cm - i used duct tape to cover this gap and hey presto THE NOISE is GONE!! hallelujah!!!! this should be called the CHI fix after myself!! i'm going to use a silicone sealant later because the tape eventually comes off. SPREAD the news to the masses, a cure has been found. peace and quiet at last

Jan 14th, 2011, 00:52	#72
Daleman Master Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2024 22:24 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: York	Sounds great I wonder if you would mind posting a photo of the duct tape in place so we can see exactly how you cure it Thanks

Jan 14th, 2011, 22:46	#73
Bonnie-Sunshine Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2013 08:02 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne	And no doubt a very aesthetically pleasing solution. Just love a car bandaged up with duct tape.

Jan 26th, 2011, 21:05	#74
Tobes New Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2011 21:11 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Long Compton	I've never joined any forum or online discussion group in my life. I've never used facebook, twitter, blogged or anything else that now exists... ... however, I've received my new XC60 and the whistling/air noise from 45mph onwards has driven me mad enough to go beyond emailing. Chi, if your solutions works (however unsightly) then I may just be able to keep the car. I'll try it as soon as I get some duct tape. Otherwise great car (except for the slow boot).

Jan 27th, 2011, 16:01	#76
wilbydoughboy Senior Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 19:47 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilby	I dont get so much as a whistling noise from my car but a whooshing noise but I will try the duct type tape to see if it improves the whoosh. I thought the tape might be somewhat unsightly but unless it was pointed out I doubt if it would even notice. If it works ok I may try some black silicone sealant as a more permanent solution. Thanks for the advice.

Jan 28th, 2011, 13:48	#80
XC60Owner Senior Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2023 15:30 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: london	If it helps my wife was watching when they did it. She said it was like kids play-dough and they squashed it all around where the wires go from the mirror into the car. It didn't sound like messy mastick (sp?) gun or anything - then they just put the cover back on again. If they mess it up, they have to redo it. I'm sure you'll be fine.

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