New S80 owner question

Gingerboy99 · Jun 30th, 2011, 22:46

Hi guys,

Have just bought myself an 08 plate S80 SE Luxury which is just fantastic, I am loving the comfort, the smooth ride, the gadgets and the premium sound system!

I do however have a question, after about 10 minutes of driving the aircon starts making a whirring/ whining noise, which also seems to change as I accelerate, if I turn the aircon off and then back on it goes away for another 5 - 10 minutes, changing the setting of the blower in the menu makes no difference.

Has anyone else come across this and if so has it been resolved?

Also do Volvo keep records on recalls that have been done on my car and if there are any outstanding should they fix them FOC?

Thanks in advance

Si

Paul Wildsmith · Jul 1st, 2011, 10:38

Shouldn't make any sound. Could be the accessory belt that drives the air con compressor may not be tensioned correctly? May not be easy to see or tell, but worth opening the bonnet while running the engine with air con.

irishcarfan · Jul 1st, 2011, 13:04

Is it a D5/2.4D? If so, I'm pretty sure there was something belt-related causing failures in or around 2008. I can't remember off hand, but it might be worth ringing your local dealer if you can't find anything online as I think there was a recall.

Paul Wildsmith · Jul 1st, 2011, 13:33

recalls listed here: http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/rec...hes/search.asp

however, there may also be a Volvo 'technical bulletin' which they send to dealers to help fix frequent problems, so the advice to consult a dealer is good.

Gingerboy99 · Jul 1st, 2011, 14:44

Thanks for the info guys, most helpful.

Oh and to answer the question it's a 2.4D

irishcarfan · Jul 1st, 2011, 18:49

Let us know how you get on, as others (me) might need to read about this in the future

Gingerboy99 · Jul 2nd, 2011, 16:33

Phoned Volvo this morning - all recalls seem to have been carried out so it is booked in for a check next week, so lets see what happenes then.

Watch this space!

raithc70 · Jul 4th, 2011, 11:43

My 08 D5 S80, too has noisy, than im used to Air-con.

You can audibly hear the change when its turned off in traffic, its is not noticable when cruising though.

raja1 · Jul 6th, 2011, 22:10

I have an 2007 2.4D and it has a engine rev relative whine with air con, too. It has been through the recall changes also.

Anyone here not have the sound?

-Raja

raithc70 · Jul 8th, 2011, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by raja1

I have an 2007 2.4D and it has a engine rev relative whine with air con, too. It has been through the recall changes also.

Anyone here not have the sound?

-Raja

My D5 auto does the same, does it happen with manuals ?

Jun 30th, 2011, 22:46	#1
Gingerboy99 New Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2011 16:40 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kings Langley	New S80 owner question Hi guys, Have just bought myself an 08 plate S80 SE Luxury which is just fantastic, I am loving the comfort, the smooth ride, the gadgets and the premium sound system! I do however have a question, after about 10 minutes of driving the aircon starts making a whirring/ whining noise, which also seems to change as I accelerate, if I turn the aircon off and then back on it goes away for another 5 - 10 minutes, changing the setting of the blower in the menu makes no difference. Has anyone else come across this and if so has it been resolved? Also do Volvo keep records on recalls that have been done on my car and if there are any outstanding should they fix them FOC? Thanks in advance Si Last edited by Gingerboy99; Jun 30th, 2011 at 22:53.

Jul 1st, 2011, 10:38	#2
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 12:25 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	Shouldn't make any sound. Could be the accessory belt that drives the air con compressor may not be tensioned correctly? May not be easy to see or tell, but worth opening the bonnet while running the engine with air con. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Jul 1st, 2011, 13:33	#4
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 12:25 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	recalls listed here: http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/rec...hes/search.asp however, there may also be a Volvo 'technical bulletin' which they send to dealers to help fix frequent problems, so the advice to consult a dealer is good. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Jul 1st, 2011, 14:44	#5
Gingerboy99 New Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2011 16:40 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kings Langley	Thanks for the info guys, most helpful. Oh and to answer the question it's a 2.4D __________________ His - S80 SE Luxury Hers - XC90 SE D5

Jul 2nd, 2011, 16:33	#7
Gingerboy99 New Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2011 16:40 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kings Langley	Phoned Volvo this morning - all recalls seem to have been carried out so it is booked in for a check next week, so lets see what happenes then. Watch this space! __________________ His - S80 SE Luxury Hers - XC90 SE D5

Jul 1st, 2011, 13:04	#3
irishcarfan Master Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 23:18 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin	Is it a D5/2.4D? If so, I'm pretty sure there was something belt-related causing failures in or around 2008. I can't remember off hand, but it might be worth ringing your local dealer if you can't find anything online as I think there was a recall.

Jul 1st, 2011, 18:49	#6
irishcarfan Master Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 23:18 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin	Let us know how you get on, as others (me) might need to read about this in the future

Jul 4th, 2011, 11:43	#8
raithc70 Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2013 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow View Photos By: raithc70	My 08 D5 S80, too has noisy, than im used to Air-con. You can audibly hear the change when its turned off in traffic, its is not noticable when cruising though. __________________ _______________ Cheers Jase 2008 S80 D5 SE 1998 C70 T5 GT

Jul 6th, 2011, 22:10	#9
raja1 New Member Last Online: Jul 18th, 2014 17:03 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bedford	I have an 2007 2.4D and it has a engine rev relative whine with air con, too. It has been through the recall changes also. Anyone here not have the sound? -Raja

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