General: 70: - Intermittent engine noise...and another thing

Sumutai · Jan 31st, 2008, 22:15

Hi all,

Apologies if I have missed any previous posts on the same subject..I did search, honest!

I was wondering if any of you very helpful people could offer some advice on a couple of issues...

My C70 has developed a worrying noise from the engine bay. It is not constant, and I can only hear it when I am waiting in traffic. If I pull the steering wheel to the left or right, the noise increases and I can feel a vibration through the wheel. Apologies if this is a completely noob-type question....I'm guessing it may be something to do with the steering assembly, but I wouldn't know where to start.

Also, less worryingly, my boot-open warning light flickers on and off all the time. Could this be a microswitch problem somewhere that a novice could fix?

Many thanks for looking at this post, and also in advance for any help offered.

zaskar · Jan 31st, 2008, 22:22

Sounds like the power steering fluid may be low. Is it like a whirring grinding sound? Don't now what to compare it to....
Anyway the lid for the steering fluid has a dipstick atached to it, I would check that first and top up as necessary

Sumutai · Jan 31st, 2008, 22:29

Thanks for the response, a whirring grinding sound pretty much sums it up perfectly.

If it is a low fluid level, would I need to buy some from Volvo, or would any make be sufficient?

Thanks again for your help

robbyc · Jan 31st, 2008, 22:56

Heya, my 850 has always done that and the ps fluid is at the correct level.

regards
rob

Volgrrr · Feb 1st, 2008, 01:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaskar

Sounds like the power steering fluid may be low. Is it like a whirring grinding sound? Don't now what to compare it to....
Anyway the lid for the steering fluid has a dipstick atached to it, I would check that first and top up as necessary

I also think is your problem. Any garage should be capable of advising you which type of oil is the most suitable to refill the power steering reserviour.

zaskar · Feb 1st, 2008, 07:29

To be honest i dont know what fluid volvo use (new to them and all!) but it should give the specification in your handbook if you have one. Then you may be able to get some matched up at a auto spares place if its easier. If your fluid is low, get the leak checked out!

Jan 31st, 2008, 22:15	#1
Sumutai New Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2013 15:37 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol	Intermittent engine noise...and another thing Hi all, Apologies if I have missed any previous posts on the same subject..I did search, honest! I was wondering if any of you very helpful people could offer some advice on a couple of issues... My C70 has developed a worrying noise from the engine bay. It is not constant, and I can only hear it when I am waiting in traffic. If I pull the steering wheel to the left or right, the noise increases and I can feel a vibration through the wheel. Apologies if this is a completely noob-type question....I'm guessing it may be something to do with the steering assembly, but I wouldn't know where to start. Also, less worryingly, my boot-open warning light flickers on and off all the time. Could this be a microswitch problem somewhere that a novice could fix? Many thanks for looking at this post, and also in advance for any help offered.

Jan 31st, 2008, 22:56	#4
robbyc Junior Member Last Online: Aug 6th, 2012 12:33 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kenilworth	Heya, my 850 has always done that and the ps fluid is at the correct level. regards rob __________________ Only 21, but fell in love with volvos when I bought my T4, now have bought an 850 aswell, cant get enough.

Jan 31st, 2008, 22:22	#2
zaskar Member Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2009 18:06 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: york	Sounds like the power steering fluid may be low. Is it like a whirring grinding sound? Don't now what to compare it to.... Anyway the lid for the steering fluid has a dipstick atached to it, I would check that first and top up as necessary

Jan 31st, 2008, 22:29	#3
Sumutai New Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2013 15:37 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bristol	Thanks for the response, a whirring grinding sound pretty much sums it up perfectly. If it is a low fluid level, would I need to buy some from Volvo, or would any make be sufficient? Thanks again for your help

Feb 1st, 2008, 07:29	#6
zaskar Member Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2009 18:06 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: york	To be honest i dont know what fluid volvo use (new to them and all!) but it should give the specification in your handbook if you have one. Then you may be able to get some matched up at a auto spares place if its easier. If your fluid is low, get the leak checked out!

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