Rattle behind speedo

OldCroc · Nov 27th, 2014, 07:24

i have seen the thread on the centre stack rattle and am assuming that is the floating console.
I have a rattle that seems to come from behind the speedo (analog) which is a bit intermittent. Also appears to be a buzzing kind of sound and is often set off on the ****ty harsh road surfaces here in Lincolnshire.
I have done 18k and was going to wait until the next service but my patience may not last that long. Anyone else experienced this?

bradams · Nov 28th, 2014, 20:58

I've got a buzzing kind of rattle too from the same area, but I've now realised it is coming from my two house keys attached to the ignition fob and rattling against the centre console trim! Just thought I would mention that in case yours is something just as stupid.

Bit of a design boob by Volvo there - the fob 'hole' is above the corner of the console and anything on your keyring not only rattles against the trim but gets caught behind the trim when you pull the fob out. One of these times I'm going to break the trim!

OldCroc · Nov 28th, 2014, 21:45

Not so in my case as i do not attach keys to the volvo fob. Thanks for the idea.

Marc01 · Nov 30th, 2014, 10:32

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Originally Posted by bradams

I've got a buzzing kind of rattle too from the same area, but I've now realised it is coming from my two house keys attached to the ignition fob and rattling against the centre console trim! Just thought I would mention that in case yours is something just as stupid.

Bit of a design boob by Volvo there - the fob 'hole' is above the corner of the console and anything on your keyring not only rattles against the trim but gets caught behind the trim when you pull the fob out. One of these times I'm going to break the trim!

I do not leave the key in the ignition, simply push it in start the engine and remove, then put your keys either behind the centre console or in the little cubby hole below the light switch or in your pocket. If you open the door with the engine running of in some other instances you may get a warning on the dash saying the key is removed, simply cancel this message using the return button on the left stalk, start-stop will function like normal.
Obviously once engine is shut down via the stop button you will have to use the fob to start it again.

V40CC · Dec 8th, 2014, 11:54

I think I have the rattle but have the LCD speedo.
I think it is from the silver plastic circles rattling against the perspex as they sit on top of them.
Try holding them down when driving to see if it makes any difference.

Rooster · Dec 18th, 2014, 14:18

There is a screw behind the clocks in the dash that isn't tight enough and can cause a creaking or rattling noise,

RoyMacDonald · Dec 18th, 2014, 16:59

Wires can come unclipped and cause a rattle as well. I had a couple of loose ones re-fixed under warranty.

Tiago Falcao · Mar 14th, 2017, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rooster

There is a screw behind the clocks in the dash that isn't tight enough and can cause a creaking or rattling noise,

Could you specify "a screw behind the clocks in the dash"?
Thnk you

Tiago Falcao · Dec 16th, 2017, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rooster

There is a screw behind the clocks in the dash that isn't tight enough and can cause a creaking or rattling noise,

Could you specify "a screw behind the clocks in the dash"?
Thnk you

tomweston · Dec 18th, 2017, 09:02

Hmm, I have suffered the odd rattle from the dash area but usually found it to be some odd item in the door pocket, no idea why it sounds to be coming from in front of the the steering wheel though.
Also try the centre roof lighting assembly, bits of that can rattle occasionally , usually dependent upon temperature, again sound travels in odd directions.
Hope that helps.

Nov 27th, 2014, 07:24	#1
OldCroc Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2016 21:32 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln	Rattle behind speedo i have seen the thread on the centre stack rattle and am assuming that is the floating console. I have a rattle that seems to come from behind the speedo (analog) which is a bit intermittent. Also appears to be a buzzing kind of sound and is often set off on the ****ty harsh road surfaces here in Lincolnshire. I have done 18k and was going to wait until the next service but my patience may not last that long. Anyone else experienced this? __________________ V40 D2 ES - Titanium Grey, Powershift, Winter Pack, Reversing Sensors

Nov 28th, 2014, 20:58	#2
bradams Junior Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2023 20:33 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Kilbride	I've got a buzzing kind of rattle too from the same area, but I've now realised it is coming from my two house keys attached to the ignition fob and rattling against the centre console trim! Just thought I would mention that in case yours is something just as stupid. Bit of a design boob by Volvo there - the fob 'hole' is above the corner of the console and anything on your keyring not only rattles against the trim but gets caught behind the trim when you pull the fob out. One of these times I'm going to break the trim! __________________ XC60 (2016) SE Lux Geartronic. Previously: S60, S40, V40. (plus an Audi TT Quattro Roadster for the weekend )

Nov 28th, 2014, 21:45	#3
OldCroc Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2016 21:32 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln	Not so in my case as i do not attach keys to the volvo fob. Thanks for the idea. __________________ V40 D2 ES - Titanium Grey, Powershift, Winter Pack, Reversing Sensors

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Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	There is a screw behind the clocks in the dash that isn't tight enough and can cause a creaking or rattling noise, __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

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RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	Wires can come unclipped and cause a rattle as well. I had a couple of loose ones re-fixed under warranty. __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Dec 8th, 2014, 11:54	#5
V40CC New Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2015 15:55 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Shropshire	I think I have the rattle but have the LCD speedo. I think it is from the silver plastic circles rattling against the perspex as they sit on top of them. Try holding them down when driving to see if it makes any difference.

Dec 18th, 2017, 09:02	#10
tomweston Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2019 10:17 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Knutsford	Rattle behind speedo Hmm, I have suffered the odd rattle from the dash area but usually found it to be some odd item in the door pocket, no idea why it sounds to be coming from in front of the the steering wheel though. Also try the centre roof lighting assembly, bits of that can rattle occasionally , usually dependent upon temperature, again sound travels in odd directions. Hope that helps.

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