V50 Body : - Mechanical Noise

arycoetzee · Jun 12th, 2007, 14:42

Hi all,

bought a V50 2.4i Manual here in South Africa September 2004. Had a few niggles as we went along, but the last few months have been fraying a few nerves...

For about two years now various Volvo dealerships have been trying to locate the source of a mechanical noise coming from the left rear suspension area. They replaced rear stabilizer arms; dismantled complete rear suspension, lubricated set-up and re-fitted; had electronic sensors on rear set-up to try and pin-point source of noise; last week thought it was the audio system amp in that region because it is fitted across various sections of sheet metal - all of this with no results to date.

Anybody else had this sort of concern? The noise is normally quite clear at low speeds when going over a curb or the like, but the last few weeks constantly audible almost all the time up to about 60kph.

Ary

Alec Dawe · Jun 12th, 2007, 14:46

The only thing I would say is are you SURE the noise actually eminates from the area you say.. Odd noises transmit through the bodyshell with extraordinary ease, and the noise just might be from somewhere else entirely.
Worth a check before you tear hair out.

Marmoset · Jun 13th, 2007, 14:29

I think I get something similar when I'm pulling away from a junction - almost like the weight transfer to the back of the car causes a sudden stress on something - I suspect that it's a bit of a noisy spring seat or similar - it doesn;t affect the way the car drives thought so I'm not too bothered about it.

arycoetzee · Jan 14th, 2008, 14:20

Hi all,

after another few months of our local Volvo dealership here in South Africa battling with my car, they have evenetually nailed down this utterly frustrating problem.

A few weeks after my initial post, they tracked down problem to the aligment of rear seat back and the catch on the body.
Other part of the noise was back a few weeks later, but after next visit, dealer worked on actual seat mechanism that locks onto catch.

All noise from that area now eliminated.

For further detail also visit:
http://www.volvo-forums.com/t15177-v50-noise.htm

Thanks

Jun 12th, 2007, 14:42	#1
arycoetzee New Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2008 14:27 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pretoria	Mechanical Noise Hi all, bought a V50 2.4i Manual here in South Africa September 2004. Had a few niggles as we went along, but the last few months have been fraying a few nerves... For about two years now various Volvo dealerships have been trying to locate the source of a mechanical noise coming from the left rear suspension area. They replaced rear stabilizer arms; dismantled complete rear suspension, lubricated set-up and re-fitted; had electronic sensors on rear set-up to try and pin-point source of noise; last week thought it was the audio system amp in that region because it is fitted across various sections of sheet metal - all of this with no results to date. Anybody else had this sort of concern? The noise is normally quite clear at low speeds when going over a curb or the like, but the last few weeks constantly audible almost all the time up to about 60kph. Ary

Jun 12th, 2007, 14:46	#2
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	The only thing I would say is are you SURE the noise actually eminates from the area you say.. Odd noises transmit through the bodyshell with extraordinary ease, and the noise just might be from somewhere else entirely. Worth a check before you tear hair out. __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

Jun 13th, 2007, 14:29	#3
Marmoset Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2012 13:12 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chester	I think I get something similar when I'm pulling away from a junction - almost like the weight transfer to the back of the car causes a sudden stress on something - I suspect that it's a bit of a noisy spring seat or similar - it doesn;t affect the way the car drives thought so I'm not too bothered about it.

Jan 14th, 2008, 14:20	#4
arycoetzee New Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2008 14:27 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pretoria	Hi all, after another few months of our local Volvo dealership here in South Africa battling with my car, they have evenetually nailed down this utterly frustrating problem. A few weeks after my initial post, they tracked down problem to the aligment of rear seat back and the catch on the body. Other part of the noise was back a few weeks later, but after next visit, dealer worked on actual seat mechanism that locks onto catch. All noise from that area now eliminated. For further detail also visit: http://www.volvo-forums.com/t15177-v50-noise.htm Thanks

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