"Twang" noise on steering V60

v70stu · Jan 19th, 2017, 17:04

2011 T6 AWD, 51k miles. I can only describe a noise as a ""twang", a bit like the noise a garage door spring might make if hit with something. Not a great description, I know. Anyway, it occurs on steering, both moving and stationary, if turning the wheel just slightly off dead ahead. My thoughts are the front suspension springs moving in their mountings. Or top mounts becoming an issue? Any ideas, thoughts, suggestions? I've not yet had chance to jack the car up and look. Other than that the steering feels fine. Cheers.

craigv60 · Jan 19th, 2017, 20:01

I had a similar noise from the driver's side front of my 2014 V60 D4, mostly when going over light ripples and when turning at car-park speeds - it started a few months back but stopped when I drove faster than I intended over a level crossing that was bumpier than expected.

I've not heard the noise for over 2 months since. I think mine was caused by either something in the spring retaining pan, or the pan rubbing on the spring that was 'reset' by the big bump over the level crossing.

freypal · Jan 19th, 2017, 20:54

I picked up a brand new v60 last week and have noticed the same thing. Happens when turning at low speed for me.

benr7310 · Jan 19th, 2017, 20:58

Yeah something isn't right there. Mine doesn't do it..

colinbos · Jan 19th, 2017, 21:12

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Originally Posted by v70stu

2011 T6 AWD, 51k miles. I can only describe a noise as a ""twang", a bit like the noise a garage door spring might make if hit with something. Not a great description, I know. Anyway, it occurs on steering, both moving and stationary, if turning the wheel just slightly off dead ahead. My thoughts are the front suspension springs moving in their mountings. Or top mounts becoming an issue? Any ideas, thoughts, suggestions? I've not yet had chance to jack the car up and look. Other than that the steering feels fine. Cheers.

Broken spring maybe ? Things aren't made like they used to be

luggsey · Jan 19th, 2017, 21:20

My xc70 has the twang!
Nearside on lock in car parks will sometimes make the spring twang noise, I assume it's just the spring moving a bit?

v70stu · Jan 20th, 2017, 10:19

Thanks for the hints and suggestions. When i get chance I will look at the springs.

kswiss83 · Jul 10th, 2020, 16:52

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Originally Posted by v70stu

2011 T6 AWD, 51k miles. I can only describe a noise as a ""twang", a bit like the noise a garage door spring might make if hit with something. Not a great description, I know. Anyway, it occurs on steering, both moving and stationary, if turning the wheel just slightly off dead ahead. My thoughts are the front suspension springs moving in their mountings. Or top mounts becoming an issue? Any ideas, thoughts, suggestions? I've not yet had chance to jack the car up and look. Other than that the steering feels fine. Cheers.

Did you ever get anywhere with this??

Jan 19th, 2017, 17:04	#1
v70stu V60 T6 Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2018 17:01 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leicestershire	"Twang" noise on steering V60 2011 T6 AWD, 51k miles. I can only describe a noise as a ""twang", a bit like the noise a garage door spring might make if hit with something. Not a great description, I know. Anyway, it occurs on steering, both moving and stationary, if turning the wheel just slightly off dead ahead. My thoughts are the front suspension springs moving in their mountings. Or top mounts becoming an issue? Any ideas, thoughts, suggestions? I've not yet had chance to jack the car up and look. Other than that the steering feels fine. Cheers. __________________ 2010 V60 T6 AWD, 612 Passion Red,Polestar Optimised, Jetex stainless steel exhaust, ex-Volvo press fleet launch vehicle.

Jan 19th, 2017, 20:58	#4
benr7310 Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2023 17:48 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thurrock	Yeah something isn't right there. Mine doesn't do it.. __________________ V60 D5 215 (pre-facelift) Ex-S40 Sport 2.0d with 180bhp & 300lbft

Jan 19th, 2017, 21:20	#6
luggsey The truth is out there... Last Online: Aug 10th, 2021 08:43 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Barnstaple	My xc70 has the twang! Nearside on lock in car parks will sometimes make the spring twang noise, I assume it's just the spring moving a bit? __________________ It's a dogs life! XC70 D5 2006 244K Still chugging! CRV 2.2 2006 216K Reactivated.

Jan 20th, 2017, 10:19	#7
v70stu V60 T6 Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2018 17:01 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leicestershire	Thanks for the hints and suggestions. When i get chance I will look at the springs. __________________ 2010 V60 T6 AWD, 612 Passion Red,Polestar Optimised, Jetex stainless steel exhaust, ex-Volvo press fleet launch vehicle.

Jan 19th, 2017, 20:01	#2
craigv60 Master Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2022 17:28 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Macclesfield	I had a similar noise from the driver's side front of my 2014 V60 D4, mostly when going over light ripples and when turning at car-park speeds - it started a few months back but stopped when I drove faster than I intended over a level crossing that was bumpier than expected. I've not heard the noise for over 2 months since. I think mine was caused by either something in the spring retaining pan, or the pan rubbing on the spring that was 'reset' by the big bump over the level crossing.

Jan 19th, 2017, 20:54	#3
freypal Junior Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 19:27 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Worcestershire	I picked up a brand new v60 last week and have noticed the same thing. Happens when turning at low speed for me.

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