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Suterman · Apr 4th, 2014, 08:58

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Originally Posted by Magnumpi

Dito here, reach 65-70 and It sounds like someone is playing a Kazoo behind the instrument cluster. For me I'm fairly certain its speedo related and not a prop bearing, but thats not to say your props arent making a noise.

Does anyone else have a broken tripometer? My speedo works but not the trip, i think but dont know that somehiw its connected to that.

Whatever It is It would be nice to get to the bottom of this as its rather annoying!

The delicate plastic parts inside the trip odometer get broken if you reset it while the car is moving apparently.

Duncan R · Apr 7th, 2014, 17:43

Its the windscreen seal (prob top edge) Mine used to do this,pulled the rubber back and ran a bead of silicone sealant along the length of the top edge and it fixed it.That was about 3 years ago and the noise has never come back.

Hope this helps

crogthomas · Apr 7th, 2014, 20:37

Ahh ha! I did wonder if it could be something like that. But discounted it because it was REALLY loud. I suppose that makes sense with the water thing as well.
I'll be out there with a roll of gaffa tape to see if it temporarily stops or changes the noise. Thanks for the info.

capt jack · Apr 7th, 2014, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duncan R

Its the windscreen seal (prob top edge) Mine used to do this,pulled the rubber back and ran a bead of silicone sealant along the length of the top edge and it fixed it.That was about 3 years ago and the noise has never come back.

Hope this helps

Now you mention it I had a 940 that did this. The windscreen surround trim is held in place by little plastic clips, and an enthusiastic jet-wash once lifted one enough to break. The car did indeed make the most awful noise - until a new clip was fitted.

Jack

Fridazadilak · Apr 7th, 2014, 22:58

As mentioned, it's the windscreen trim. I searched for months to figure out what it was before Duncan suggested the trim. I was certain it was some sort of speed warning buzzer!

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=138944

Dan

Magnumpi · Apr 8th, 2014, 00:22

Not on mine as its been fitted with a replacement front screen with the newer type all rubber suround with no plastic trim insert. I asked about this when i first got my car and It was suggested then it was the screen surround, i have no leaks from mine either.
I have got an audio recording on my phone of the noise mine makes but i can't get It off of my phone onto here. Its deffinately coming from the instrument cluster on mine.

Duncan R · Apr 8th, 2014, 23:52

Mine also has the rubber trim, it costs nothing to put a bit of sealant in there. I had no leaks on mine, either water or air.

Worth a go

Apr 7th, 2014, 22:58	#15
Fridazadilak Low & Lazy Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 18:15 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Torbay	As mentioned, it's the windscreen trim. I searched for months to figure out what it was before Duncan suggested the trim. I was certain it was some sort of speed warning buzzer! http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=138944 Dan __________________ Cheap, Reliable, Fast. Pick two. 1993 240 Torslanda Turbo - With added pssh tsssch! 1996 940 Sport - The new daily driver

Apr 8th, 2014, 00:22	#16
Magnumpi Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 20:42 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey	Not on mine as its been fitted with a replacement front screen with the newer type all rubber suround with no plastic trim insert. I asked about this when i first got my car and It was suggested then it was the screen surround, i have no leaks from mine either. I have got an audio recording on my phone of the noise mine makes but i can't get It off of my phone onto here. Its deffinately coming from the instrument cluster on mine. __________________ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Wanted 240 parts: Front black hockey sticks Saloon rear lights Front suspension struts

Apr 7th, 2014, 17:43	#12
Duncan R Junior Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2020 12:32 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gravesend	Its the windscreen seal (prob top edge) Mine used to do this,pulled the rubber back and ran a bead of silicone sealant along the length of the top edge and it fixed it.That was about 3 years ago and the noise has never come back. Hope this helps

Apr 7th, 2014, 20:37	#13
crogthomas Master Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 14:38 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK	Ahh ha! I did wonder if it could be something like that. But discounted it because it was REALLY loud. I suppose that makes sense with the water thing as well. I'll be out there with a roll of gaffa tape to see if it temporarily stops or changes the noise. Thanks for the info.

Apr 8th, 2014, 23:52	#17
Duncan R Junior Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2020 12:32 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gravesend	Mine also has the rubber trim, it costs nothing to put a bit of sealant in there. I had no leaks on mine, either water or air. Worth a go

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