Body/Trim: - XC90 boot lower door rattle.

nemo · Feb 15th, 2013, 17:58

I have a 2003 XC90 with the most annoying rattle from the lower door on the boot. I have removed all the trim expecting to find some loose lump of steel banging around, that what it sounds like, but no nothing. The door feels tight when shut there are no obvious loose locks, the adjustment feels good, there is a slight bit of play in the hinges but it doesn't feel enough to produce the loud band rattle when going over a bump. The Brighton Volvo spares chap says that he has never ordered a hinge assembly or the catches and I can't find enough play in them to spend over £100 to guess. Has anybody had any issues with this door I am running out of things to try.

pickychap · Feb 15th, 2013, 18:16

The rattle is caused by one of the seat belt assemblies in rear pillar. The dealer either would not care/charge hourly and track them down for you.

Clan · Feb 15th, 2013, 18:42

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Originally Posted by nemo

I have a 2003 XC90 with the most annoying rattle from the lower door on the boot. I have removed all the trim expecting to find some loose lump of steel banging around, that what it sounds like, but no nothing. The door feels tight when shut there are no obvious loose locks, the adjustment feels good, there is a slight bit of play in the hinges but it doesn't feel enough to produce the loud band rattle when going over a bump. The Brighton Volvo spares chap says that he has never ordered a hinge assembly or the catches and I can't find enough play in them to spend over £100 to guess. Has anybody had any issues with this door I am running out of things to try.

It's the hinges , if you slacken the mountings and force the hinges apart to stress them the noise should go .

nemo · Feb 17th, 2013, 13:49

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Originally Posted by Clan

It's the hinges , if you slacken the mountings and force the hinges apart to stress them the noise should go .

Sorted the noise, both hinges need replacement, took them apart and found corroded pins which allows movement in the bushes. The door would bang up and down over bumps, packed them full of grease and took out the play with shims, no noise. I will have to replace the hinges after a while when the temp fix is no longer effective. Thanks for your input.

Clan · Feb 17th, 2013, 14:14

you could dismantle the hinges , drill out and fit an oversized pin , perhaps stainless steel ? If you are that way inclined ..

xcmarty · Feb 17th, 2013, 21:49

this has got tobe the rattle problem i have...i changed the rear ARB drop links and its didnt fix it. asked the garage to check the Rear ARB bushes and they said no play....

i just tried the lower boot hatch and it feels tight but im willing to look into the hinges...i just want rid of the rattle.

GJB · Feb 17th, 2013, 22:26

You may also find that the bottom edge of the top section is rubbing and wearing.

nemo · Feb 18th, 2013, 10:00

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Originally Posted by xcmarty

this has got tobe the rattle problem i have...i changed the rear ARB drop links and its didnt fix it. asked the garage to check the Rear ARB bushes and they said no play....

i just tried the lower boot hatch and it feels tight but im willing to look into the hinges...i just want rid of the rattle.

My hinges felt ok but the noise has been bugging me for a year or two I could never find anything wrong but the bottom door behaves like a guitar body and being steel and hollow amplifies the sound. When the door is shut it is tight to the seal but with the weight on the hinges over bumps it will bang up and down and sound like somebody had left a 3/4 drive ratchet in the lower door. I greased the pins and made some plastic shims to remove the play which was side to side , the grease will only last a while so new hinges at £50 each will be required .

xcmarty · Feb 25th, 2013, 20:17

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Originally Posted by nemo

the noise has been bugging me for a year or two I could never find anything wrong .

same here!
so i went out tonite and removed both pins. they showed a very small amount of wear, nothing as bad as i expected. just enough wear to tke off the zinc plating really...
so i decided to play with the hinges, the halfs attached to the lower boot lid, NOT the hinges attached to the car body.
i slackened the 2 bolts and pushed the hinge down slightly on the inner bolt, rotating it about the outer bolt. i only moved the hinge enough to see a clean mark in the paintwork, probably 1mm.

i reassembled the hinged, tapped the pin back in without undue resistance and then went for a drive round a local trading estate with TERRIBLE tarmac...not a single knock from the backend.
happy days...
time will tell if its a long term fix...
thanks chaps

BestGear · Nov 11th, 2019, 15:44

Hi Guys

Old post revival here, but wondering if anyone has actually replaced the hinge pins or indeed just nipped up the hinges themselves?

Also - what about the side stays - any noise found that originated from them?

TIA

David

Feb 15th, 2013, 17:58	#1
nemo New Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2017 19:27 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hassocks	XC90 boot lower door rattle. I have a 2003 XC90 with the most annoying rattle from the lower door on the boot. I have removed all the trim expecting to find some loose lump of steel banging around, that what it sounds like, but no nothing. The door feels tight when shut there are no obvious loose locks, the adjustment feels good, there is a slight bit of play in the hinges but it doesn't feel enough to produce the loud band rattle when going over a bump. The Brighton Volvo spares chap says that he has never ordered a hinge assembly or the catches and I can't find enough play in them to spend over £100 to guess. Has anybody had any issues with this door I am running out of things to try.

Feb 17th, 2013, 14:14	#5
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:01 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	you could dismantle the hinges , drill out and fit an oversized pin , perhaps stainless steel ? If you are that way inclined .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 17th, 2013, 21:49	#6
xcmarty Member Last Online: May 24th, 2016 21:50 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marske by Sea	this has got tobe the rattle problem i have...i changed the rear ARB drop links and its didnt fix it. asked the garage to check the Rear ARB bushes and they said no play.... i just tried the lower boot hatch and it feels tight but im willing to look into the hinges...i just want rid of the rattle. __________________ 2004 XC90 D5 SE Manual 100k mile owned since Aug '09 - SOLD 2011 XC90 D5 R-Design Auto 22k mile owned since Apr '13

Nov 11th, 2019, 15:44	#10
BestGear Master Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2024 18:39 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunny Scotland	Hi Guys Old post revival here, but wondering if anyone has actually replaced the hinge pins or indeed just nipped up the hinges themselves? Also - what about the side stays - any noise found that originated from them? TIA David __________________ My Weather Station

Feb 15th, 2013, 18:16	#2
pickychap New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2013 10:16 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom	The rattle is caused by one of the seat belt assemblies in rear pillar. The dealer either would not care/charge hourly and track them down for you.

Feb 17th, 2013, 22:26	#7
GJB Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	You may also find that the bottom edge of the top section is rubbing and wearing.

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