xc90 T6 rear droning noise

jima75 · Mar 21st, 2011, 17:02

Hello,
this is my first time posting so hope this works okay....I have a 07 xc90 T6 which recently developed a droning noise. Car was due for mot and required new tyres and also full brake replacement and I presumed this would fix the droning noise but to no avail.....the drone is still there. Any ideas or help would be appreciated. Thanks

JimG · Mar 21st, 2011, 18:21

Firstly, welcome.

Didn't know they did the T6 after the 2006 facelift? Anyway, could it be a wheel bearing?

I have also read on this forum that the T6 transmission suffers with problems. Someone else will be able to advise you better than me, but I think the current advice is to replace the transmission fluid with an Amsoil product that can clean and restore the gearbox in the first instance.

Clan · Mar 21st, 2011, 18:43

a wheel bearing for sure , usualy the left side , can you decide which side the noise is coming from?

Kwozzymodo · Mar 21st, 2011, 19:01

Well, it sounds like a wheel bearing from your description. Many XC90s have suffered this issue - probably cost about £200 to replace at a local indie. If you are unlucky, another will go in a couple of months.....

daihatsuboy · Mar 21st, 2011, 19:43

Had the same 'droning' (sounds like a wheel bearing) on my 850 for ages. In the end I bought Michelins, never had it again!! I had tried Pirelli & Avon previously. Colleague found the same problem on an MG/Rover

400-ascona · Mar 21st, 2011, 20:20

My money would be on wheel bearing.
Rob.

sanandy · Mar 21st, 2011, 20:44

Sounds like a wheel bearing, cost about £90 and takes only 1/2 an hour to fit, you only need basic mechanics.

jima75 · Mar 22nd, 2011, 09:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

a wheel bearing for sure , usualy the left side , can you decide which side the noise is coming from?

Firstly thanks to everyone for their advice. ....The noise seems to be coming from the left side, but its very hard to be exact. It does increase as you accelerate and when sitting about 80mph it seems to slightly shudder. I did fit new bridgestones last week and the chap in the garage said the bearings seem okay when he checked them but he heard the noise and was convinced the bearing was the issue. The car has only done 19,000 miles. Bloody nightmare really.....

pdrvolvo · Mar 22nd, 2011, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by 400-ascona

My money would be on wheel bearing.
Rob.

Same here.Had the same problem last year.Fitted two new rear wheel bearings myself and the problem was sorted .

peter.

400-ascona · Mar 22nd, 2011, 12:15

Agree with the sentiment that rear wheel bearings are easy DIY job too.
Rob.

Mar 21st, 2011, 17:02	#1
jima75 New Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2012 13:42 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: north ayrshire	xc90 T6 rear droning noise Hello, this is my first time posting so hope this works okay....I have a 07 xc90 T6 which recently developed a droning noise. Car was due for mot and required new tyres and also full brake replacement and I presumed this would fix the droning noise but to no avail.....the drone is still there. Any ideas or help would be appreciated. Thanks

Mar 21st, 2011, 18:43	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	a wheel bearing for sure , usualy the left side , can you decide which side the noise is coming from? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 21st, 2011, 19:43	#5
daihatsuboy New Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2013 13:51 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Martock View Photos By: daihatsuboy	Had the same 'droning' (sounds like a wheel bearing) on my 850 for ages. In the end I bought Michelins, never had it again!! I had tried Pirelli & Avon previously. Colleague found the same problem on an MG/Rover __________________ Current: V70 2006 D5 (183) Auto V70 1998 10V Auto Past: 850 T5 Auto (301000 miles) 740 SE 2.0L Auto

Mar 21st, 2011, 20:20	#6
400-ascona Premier Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 10:05 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	My money would be on wheel bearing. Rob. __________________ 1997 V70R AWD, Saffron, Manual; Lotus Carlton; Ascona 400; Mini Cooper S Works; 4.2 Supercharged Range Rover; Land Rover Discovery 4; Suzuki GSF1200N; BMW R80/7; Velocette Venom; Daimler V8 250.

Mar 21st, 2011, 20:44	#7
sanandy New Member Last Online: Oct 2nd, 2012 20:58 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Stockport	Droning noise Sounds like a wheel bearing, cost about £90 and takes only 1/2 an hour to fit, you only need basic mechanics.

Mar 21st, 2011, 18:21	#2
JimG Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2021 09:00 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	Firstly, welcome. Didn't know they did the T6 after the 2006 facelift? Anyway, could it be a wheel bearing? I have also read on this forum that the T6 transmission suffers with problems. Someone else will be able to advise you better than me, but I think the current advice is to replace the transmission fluid with an Amsoil product that can clean and restore the gearbox in the first instance.

Mar 21st, 2011, 19:01	#4
Kwozzymodo Junior Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2023 13:19 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ghent	Well, it sounds like a wheel bearing from your description. Many XC90s have suffered this issue - probably cost about £200 to replace at a local indie. If you are unlucky, another will go in a couple of months.....

Mar 22nd, 2011, 12:15	#10
400-ascona Premier Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 10:05 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	Agree with the sentiment that rear wheel bearings are easy DIY job too. Rob. __________________ 1997 V70R AWD, Saffron, Manual; Lotus Carlton; Ascona 400; Mini Cooper S Works; 4.2 Supercharged Range Rover; Land Rover Discovery 4; Suzuki GSF1200N; BMW R80/7; Velocette Venom; Daimler V8 250.

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