Clang after pulling away

Add7525 · Jun 26th, 2014, 23:02

Seeing as I've been on her replying to my other thread, i thought i would raise another 'niggle' that I've had with my 2008 1.8s V50 for the 2.5years I've owned it.

Start the car, pull away and about 10sec down the road there is a clang which sounds like it comes from the underside of the engine bay. You can also feel a slight vibration through the floor pan. I brought this to the attention of the main dealer a couple of weeks after first buying the car and they told me it was normal, and was something to do with the ABS.

Does this sound right? never had it on any other cars in the past. If it is the ABS it doenst affect its operation as the ABS cuts in just fine - I know this as i would have gone up the rear of someone last week if it wasn't for the ABS cutting it!!

Cheers

Adam

Orca2 · Jun 27th, 2014, 00:10

The abs self tests about ten seconds after you pull away, it makes a scuffing sound on mine. Clanging doesnt sound right but is probably being caused by the test.

SonyVaio · Jun 27th, 2014, 00:14

It is when you reach 12 mph for the first time of every journey, that is if the car is started from off. As above though it is the ABS self test.

alexstanleyv50 · Jul 8th, 2014, 16:29

Agree with above, on both V50's I've owned I got what I would describe as a "twang". Been told its ABS self testing...

Daim · Jul 9th, 2014, 19:35

Even my 1989 XJ-S does the selftest

Which sounds rather "different" compared to other selfchecks

jop85 · Jul 10th, 2014, 18:32

Yep, definitely ABS check at 20km/h. I think I read it in the manual somewhere.

I got really worried the first time I heard it!

Jon

The Thong · Jul 10th, 2014, 20:53

I get a very slight twang like sound and then all well after... Rattles your cage though when you first hear it.

TT

Jun 26th, 2014, 23:02	#1
Add7525 New Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2015 20:08 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Aldershot	Clang after pulling away Seeing as I've been on her replying to my other thread, i thought i would raise another 'niggle' that I've had with my 2008 1.8s V50 for the 2.5years I've owned it. Start the car, pull away and about 10sec down the road there is a clang which sounds like it comes from the underside of the engine bay. You can also feel a slight vibration through the floor pan. I brought this to the attention of the main dealer a couple of weeks after first buying the car and they told me it was normal, and was something to do with the ABS. Does this sound right? never had it on any other cars in the past. If it is the ABS it doenst affect its operation as the ABS cuts in just fine - I know this as i would have gone up the rear of someone last week if it wasn't for the ABS cutting it!! Cheers Adam

Jul 8th, 2014, 16:29	#4
alexstanleyv50 Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2021 16:51 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Matlock	Agree with above, on both V50's I've owned I got what I would describe as a "twang". Been told its ABS self testing... __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE 6 Speed Manual The Death Star... 2009 S40 2.0i R-Design 5 Speed Manual The Flash Car...

Jul 9th, 2014, 19:35	#5
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Yesterday 19:48 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Even my 1989 XJ-S does the selftest Which sounds rather "different" compared to other selfchecks __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Jul 10th, 2014, 20:53	#7
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:19 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	I get a very slight twang like sound and then all well after... Rattles your cage though when you first hear it. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Jun 27th, 2014, 00:10	#2
Orca2 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 24th, 2020 22:42 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow	The abs self tests about ten seconds after you pull away, it makes a scuffing sound on mine. Clanging doesnt sound right but is probably being caused by the test.

Jun 27th, 2014, 00:14	#3
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	It is when you reach 12 mph for the first time of every journey, that is if the car is started from off. As above though it is the ABS self test.

Jul 10th, 2014, 18:32	#6
jop85 New Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 07:33 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: KENT	Yep, definitely ABS check at 20km/h. I think I read it in the manual somewhere. I got really worried the first time I heard it! Jon

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