Noises in drivers footwell and others

Handyandy2 · Jan 9th, 2022, 17:44

I have a MY22 XC60 B4D. When I turn off the engine but stay sat in the car, there seems to be a lot of activity down on the drivers footwell. This used to be just a lot of clicking and clunking noises, but today I have notice a louder grating noise. It almost sounds like the noise a chattering solenoid or relay would make. I’m not sure it sounds to healthy! I have always assumed that the clicking noises were normal but now wonder if they are.

Also after shutting down there is a buzzing noise from the engine compartment that sometimes go on for sometime. This almost sounds like the buzz you got from a xenon headlamp.

Are these all normal? What is it doing!?

Harni · Jan 9th, 2022, 18:46

I’m on my second SPA Volvo now and both have made the noises you describe. The engine bay noise nearly every modern car I have had has made yet never been sure what it is!
I now have a T8 and along with the noises from the HVAC (the flaps closing when the car is switched off), there’s a lot of relay clicks from behind the dash. Not sure what it is but assured it is normal!

Director76 · Jan 9th, 2022, 23:18

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Originally Posted by Harni

I’m on my second SPA Volvo now and both have made the noises you describe. The engine bay noise nearly every modern car I have had has made yet never been sure what it is!
I now have a T8 and along with the noises from the HVAC (the flaps closing when the car is switched off), there’s a lot of relay clicks from behind the dash. Not sure what it is but assured it is normal!

I have had reason to sleep overnight in our T8 on two occasions…one was intentional on a camping mattress stretched out in luxury with the seats down, the other in the car park of Bangor A&E (long story with a positive outcome!)

On both occasions the clicks, clunks, squeaks, chirps etc continued on and off all night, seemingly restarting every so often!

Handyandy2 · Jan 11th, 2022, 12:46

Sounds pretty normal then! Thanks both.

soupytwister · Jan 11th, 2022, 12:59

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Originally Posted by Director76

On both occasions the clicks, clunks, squeaks, chirps etc continued on and off all night, seemingly restarting every so often!

Sorry, this made me ROFL

I too have a T8 and yes, agreed, the car has got a serious case of Tourette's 24/7!

Jan 9th, 2022, 17:44	#1
Handyandy2 Junior Member Last Online: May 4th, 2024 10:23 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: West Midlands	Noises in drivers footwell and others I have a MY22 XC60 B4D. When I turn off the engine but stay sat in the car, there seems to be a lot of activity down on the drivers footwell. This used to be just a lot of clicking and clunking noises, but today I have notice a louder grating noise. It almost sounds like the noise a chattering solenoid or relay would make. I’m not sure it sounds to healthy! I have always assumed that the clicking noises were normal but now wonder if they are. Also after shutting down there is a buzzing noise from the engine compartment that sometimes go on for sometime. This almost sounds like the buzz you got from a xenon headlamp. Are these all normal? What is it doing!?

Jan 9th, 2022, 18:46	#2
Harni Junior Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2024 21:28 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Poole	I’m on my second SPA Volvo now and both have made the noises you describe. The engine bay noise nearly every modern car I have had has made yet never been sure what it is! I now have a T8 and along with the noises from the HVAC (the flaps closing when the car is switched off), there’s a lot of relay clicks from behind the dash. Not sure what it is but assured it is normal!

Jan 11th, 2022, 12:46	#4
Handyandy2 Junior Member Last Online: May 4th, 2024 10:23 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: West Midlands	Sounds pretty normal then! Thanks both.

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