V50 - spring release sound at ~12mph

networkned · Oct 21st, 2015, 13:36

Hi Guys,

Got a bit of an odd one on wifey's V50 '07 2.0D SE Lux manual. It's got 97k miles on it.

When setting off, from the car being switched off, there is a noise which sounds like a spring releasing when the car gets to about 12mph. It can also be felt through the throttle pedal.
- The noise seems to be coming from the drivers side front corner area.
- If the car is sat and left idling and then driven off it doesn't happen again.
- If the car is in stop go traffic it doesn't do it.
It just seems to be the first time it passes 12mph from being switched off.

There are no other symptoms other than her mate saying that the car seemed to be throwing out black smoke when she followed the other day, but is that just due to 97k miles?

Any ideas or pointers of what to check would be appreciated.

IainG · Oct 21st, 2015, 14:06

Hi
ABS System self check/test?

Iain

ASt85 · Oct 21st, 2015, 14:07

Sorry for repeated info so removed - typing as the IainG must have been posting!

networkned · Oct 21st, 2015, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainG

Hi
ABS System self check/test?

Iain

Please excuse what may be an apparently dumb ass question: I take it this is normal and I don't need to do anything with it?

ASt85 · Oct 21st, 2015, 15:19

Yes - its absolutely normal - if you're in doubt, pull the ABS fuse (Might be Fuse number 53 in the passenger compartment box) - then start the car and drive off GENTLY you may find a whole host of warning lights come on, if there's no "clonk" - the clonk was ABS self test.

|Its probably not such a good idea to pull the engine compartment fuses controlling the pump and valves as you may need to clear a fault code afterwards - I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than I can give you better guidance re the engine compartment ABS related fuses!

2 0 0 6 VOLVO S40 http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/.../06s40_10b.htm )

Don't forget to put the fuse back in!

Oct 21st, 2015, 13:36	#1
networkned New Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2018 10:43 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Stratford Upon Avon	V50 - spring release sound at ~12mph Hi Guys, Got a bit of an odd one on wifey's V50 '07 2.0D SE Lux manual. It's got 97k miles on it. When setting off, from the car being switched off, there is a noise which sounds like a spring releasing when the car gets to about 12mph. It can also be felt through the throttle pedal. - The noise seems to be coming from the drivers side front corner area. - If the car is sat and left idling and then driven off it doesn't happen again. - If the car is in stop go traffic it doesn't do it. It just seems to be the first time it passes 12mph from being switched off. There are no other symptoms other than her mate saying that the car seemed to be throwing out black smoke when she followed the other day, but is that just due to 97k miles? Any ideas or pointers of what to check would be appreciated. __________________ 2016 V40 R-Design Nav D4, Onyx Black. 2007 V50 SE Lux 2.0D, Brilliant Pearl Blue.

Oct 21st, 2015, 14:07	#3
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 08:06 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	Sorry for repeated info so removed - typing as the IainG must have been posting! __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto Last edited by ASt85; Oct 21st, 2015 at 14:10. Reason: Remove doubled post of similar info

Oct 21st, 2015, 15:19	#5
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 08:06 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	Yes - its absolutely normal - if you're in doubt, pull the ABS fuse (Might be Fuse number 53 in the passenger compartment box) - then start the car and drive off GENTLY you may find a whole host of warning lights come on, if there's no "clonk" - the clonk was ABS self test. \|Its probably not such a good idea to pull the engine compartment fuses controlling the pump and valves as you may need to clear a fault code afterwards - I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than I can give you better guidance re the engine compartment ABS related fuses! 2 0 0 6 VOLVO S40 http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/.../06s40_10b.htm ) Don't forget to put the fuse back in! __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto Last edited by ASt85; Oct 21st, 2015 at 15:36.

Oct 21st, 2015, 14:06	#2
IainG Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:26 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	Hi ABS System self check/test? Iain

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