Whistling

gregstammers · Dec 5th, 2012, 15:36

Hi All
Got a problem with a whistling noise coming from passenger front door, all the trim and seals look to be all intact. I've tried taping the door, window up to try and locate it but to no avail. when it rains it stops.
Any ideas?

Greg

DXMachina · Dec 5th, 2012, 18:09

Does it whistle only while in motion or while stationary with engine on also? Lets rule out odd aerodynamic effects first.

If while in motion only, try taping the wing mirror up/forward in case its bending back under air pressure and making a whistle through the exposed gap on the hinge

If this is the cause I imagine that the presence of a layer of liquid might stop it

Also - are you sure its the door and not the driveshaft, bearing, rubbing brake pads or CV joint on the front passenger side wheel? liquid lubrication in rain might perhaps mask a friction point down there.

gregstammers · Dec 10th, 2012, 09:55

Hi
The whistling stars at about 40mph it is defiantly wind related

Dean1985 · Dec 10th, 2012, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregstammers

Hi
The whistling stars at about 40mph it is defiantly wind related

use fairy liquid on the black parts of the wing mirrors and rub it in. I recall reading it on here before.

Oldenoughforavolvo · Dec 11th, 2012, 10:27

Anyone else remember when all Volvos used to whistle?

Dec 5th, 2012, 15:36	#1
gregstammers New Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2013 10:05 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: malvern	Whistling Hi All Got a problem with a whistling noise coming from passenger front door, all the trim and seals look to be all intact. I've tried taping the door, window up to try and locate it but to no avail. when it rains it stops. Any ideas? Greg

Dec 5th, 2012, 18:09	#2
DXMachina I ate all your bees Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 17:00 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rickmansworth, Herts	Does it whistle only while in motion or while stationary with engine on also? Lets rule out odd aerodynamic effects first. If while in motion only, try taping the wing mirror up/forward in case its bending back under air pressure and making a whistle through the exposed gap on the hinge If this is the cause I imagine that the presence of a layer of liquid might stop it Also - are you sure its the door and not the driveshaft, bearing, rubbing brake pads or CV joint on the front passenger side wheel? liquid lubrication in rain might perhaps mask a friction point down there. __________________ '98 Saab 9-3 2.3i Conv owner. Former keeper of 1996 Saab 900iS 2.0 conv, 2001 V40 2.0i, 1999 Mondeo TD, 1995 Mondeo TD, 1990 Passat GT16v, 1983 Passat 1.8CL Last edited by DXMachina; Dec 5th, 2012 at 18:13.

Dec 10th, 2012, 09:55	#3
gregstammers New Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2013 10:05 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: malvern	Hi The whistling stars at about 40mph it is defiantly wind related

Dec 11th, 2012, 10:27	#5
Oldenoughforavolvo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2013 12:12 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Dorset	Anyone else remember when all Volvos used to whistle?

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