S40: - Rapid Relay Click

BREZ · Jul 16th, 2014, 18:49

On turning ignition on position, i get a loud and rapid relay clicking sound, lasts for about 15 seconds then stops. Then if i turn key and start engine, it repeats in a more rapid mode.
Tried with seatbelt fastened and unfastened, all dash lights are operating in their proper fashion, cand find anything at fault and it can be very annoying.

richardbr · Jul 16th, 2014, 18:53

Can you upload a video Brez ?...might help us so long as there is sound too !

Clan · Jul 16th, 2014, 18:59

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Originally Posted by BREZ

On turning ignition on position, i get a loud and rapid relay clicking sound, lasts for about 15 seconds then stops. Then if i turn key and start engine, it repeats in a more rapid mode.
Tried with seatbelt fastened and unfastened, all dash lights are operating in their proper fashion, cand find anything at fault and it can be very annoying.

If it is coming from the glovebox area it is the Recirculation flap motor broken for the heater air intake . Remove glovebox to see .

pierremcalpine · Jul 16th, 2014, 19:01

does it still make the noise of the fan speed is on "0?"

happy diver · Jul 16th, 2014, 19:09

If you post your address I can send send someone over to find it for you in a jiffy

BREZ · Jul 16th, 2014, 21:58

@clan
Yes, it sounds as if it is coming from the rear of the glovebox.

@happy diver
Dont bother yer butt, i'll just stick a stamp on it and send it on over!

patrick264 · Jul 16th, 2014, 22:14

Had this for years I tell my passengers I have a gnome living behind the dash tapping to get out, I stopped noticing it 8 years ago, after I got a 160£ repair quote

gatos · Jul 16th, 2014, 22:24

Give me 30 minutes. Will post a guide

Orca2 · Jul 16th, 2014, 22:35

Do V70s do this as well I heard a similar thing in mine sounds a bit like a relay clicking.

BREZ · Jul 16th, 2014, 22:47

A thread i found informs me this would stop if i turned on the air recirculating button.
BUT! i do not appear to have any power in that as pressing it or holding it appears to do nothing and button does not light up.

Jul 16th, 2014, 18:49	#1
BREZ B.Sc. Last Online: Mar 18th, 2018 00:31 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hodson Bay	Rapid Relay Click On turning ignition on position, i get a loud and rapid relay clicking sound, lasts for about 15 seconds then stops. Then if i turn key and start engine, it repeats in a more rapid mode. Tried with seatbelt fastened and unfastened, all dash lights are operating in their proper fashion, cand find anything at fault and it can be very annoying. __________________ Volvo's Owned: 1970 120 Amazon Wagon, 1986 340GL, 1989 345, 2003 S40 1.8, 2007 s40 1.6D(Current)

Jul 16th, 2014, 18:53	#2
richardbr Senior Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2014 19:30 Join Date: May 2014 Location: west lothian	Can you upload a video Brez ?...might help us so long as there is sound too ! __________________ V40 2.0 GREEN Petrol 2000...1st Volvo C70 2.5T Gold 2001 .....sweet powerful drive V40 1.8 GDI Sport 2003....soon to find a new home

Jul 16th, 2014, 19:01	#4
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	does it still make the noise of the fan speed is on "0?" __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Jul 16th, 2014, 19:09	#5
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	If you post your address I can send send someone over to find it for you in a jiffy __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Jul 16th, 2014, 21:58	#6
BREZ B.Sc. Last Online: Mar 18th, 2018 00:31 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hodson Bay	@clan Yes, it sounds as if it is coming from the rear of the glovebox. @happy diver Dont bother yer butt, i'll just stick a stamp on it and send it on over! __________________ Volvo's Owned: 1970 120 Amazon Wagon, 1986 340GL, 1989 345, 2003 S40 1.8, 2007 s40 1.6D(Current)

Jul 16th, 2014, 22:14	#7
patrick264 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2018 08:04 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Edinburgh MK Northampton Rugby Coventry Glasgow	bi Had this for years I tell my passengers I have a gnome living behind the dash tapping to get out, I stopped noticing it 8 years ago, after I got a 160£ repair quote

Jul 16th, 2014, 22:24	#8
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Give me 30 minutes. Will post a guide __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Jul 16th, 2014, 22:35	#9
Orca2 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 24th, 2020 22:42 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow	Do V70s do this as well I heard a similar thing in mine sounds a bit like a relay clicking.

Jul 16th, 2014, 22:47	#10
BREZ B.Sc. Last Online: Mar 18th, 2018 00:31 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hodson Bay	A thread i found informs me this would stop if i turned on the air recirculating button. BUT! i do not appear to have any power in that as pressing it or holding it appears to do nothing and button does not light up. __________________ Volvo's Owned: 1970 120 Amazon Wagon, 1986 340GL, 1989 345, 2003 S40 1.8, 2007 s40 1.6D(Current)

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