New XC 90 D5 Inscription observations in the first 2 weeks

[XC90Newbee]

I moved from Audi Q7 to XC90 as I was super impressed by the quality & quantity of technology available in the XC 90 in comparison to Q7. However here are a few annoying bits

1. The ambient lighting is a huge letdown in comparison to the one available on Audi's. It took me a week to figure out where is it exactly as I was able to change the colors but couldn't see the color change as I was expecting it to be present around the dash & door arm-rest but it turns out to be a led light next to the reading lamps which don't do anything.

2. I can't seem to access the radio channel library/other media on the driver display unit which was easily accessible and available on Audi Virtual Cockpit.

3. The diesel clutter and vibrations are felt on the gas pedal & the steering wheel and it's very uncomfortable over long journeys. Does anyone else feel the same?

4. There is a constant whistling sound coming from the blower unit, I am assuming it isn't normal and needs to be checked.

5. Why do I need to change the driving mode every time shouldn't it pick the last one by default?

6. No door puddle projector lamps. Has anyone tried replacing the door puddle lamps with Volvo logo projector lamps?

7. DAB reception is very intermittent, I still live in the same area and never had any issues with the Q7 but Volvo's DAB is terrible and there is an echo which isn't there when I switch to FM.

8. There is a black box and an ugly black thick wire underneath the driver seat which is protruding out. Is this normal

Any thoughts, observations or suggestions are welcome.

Thanks for reading.

[jmot]

4. There is a constant whistling sound coming from the blower unit, I am assuming it isn't normal and needs to be checked.

I have this when in auto climate set to fan speed 4, i put it back to 3 and it goes back to normal

Good luck

[familymangreg]

Are you moving from the current Q7 or previous generation?

I'm currently considering a move the other way! Grass is always greener on the other side and all...

Originally Posted by XC90Newbee

1. The ambient lighting is a huge letdown in comparison to the one available on Audi's. It took me a week to figure out where is it exactly as I was able to change the colors but couldn't see the color change as I was expecting it to be present around the dash & door arm-rest but it turns out to be a led light next to the reading lamps which don't do anything.

No, its very low key compared to many of the competition, who currently seem to be competing for the brightest and most elaborate LED interior lighting!

2. I can't seem to access the radio channel library/other media on the driver display unit which was easily accessible and available on Audi Virtual Cockpit.

Nope, that's how it works. We miss being able to scroll radio stations, artists, playlists etc. from our past Audis (and they didn't even have virtual cockpit). Volvo tell you what you need, and that's it, full stop. Unless you like simplicity and minimal features, the Volvo drivers display is pretty crap compared to Audi Virtual Cockpit.

3. The diesel clutter and vibrations are felt on the gas pedal & the steering wheel and it's very uncomfortable over long journeys. Does anyone else feel the same?

You've come from a silky smooth Audi 6 pot to a sh*ty little Volvo 4 pot, which I'm afraid is probably the weakest link of the XC90, the clatter is normal, the engine doesn't sound great under pressure, and there is some vibration compared to German rivals with 6 pots. Not sure that you should be experiencing quite so much vibration through the steering wheel and pedals however.

4. There is a constant whistling sound coming from the blower unit, I am assuming it isn't normal and needs to be checked.

No, not normal. Are you sure you haven't got all the vents closed? Try opening all vents and see if that gets rid of it. Don't miss the rear seat b-pillar vents too.

5. Why do I need to change the driving mode every time shouldn't it pick the last one by default?

Yes, you have to, constant gripe of many users on the forum. Collectively I think we've assumed its to do with meeting emissions regulations. Does Audi remember your setting?

6. No door puddle projector lamps. Has anyone tried replacing the door puddle lamps with Volvo logo projector lamps?

No, that's maybe a bit flash for Volvo, the lamps under the door handles do the job quite fine!

7. DAB reception is very intermittent, I still live in the same area and never had any issues with the Q7 but Volvo's DAB is terrible and there is an echo which isn't there when I switch to FM.

Never noticed this or had any particular problems with DAB, but then we use it very little. Tend to listen to Spotify or BBC stations on FM (FM quality better than DAB to my ears).

8. There is a black box and an ugly black thick wire underneath the driver seat which is protruding out. Is this normal

Yes, there is a black box under the seat, not sure what it is. AMP? Never noticed any black cable sticking out. Where does it stick out, in front or behind the seat, do you have your seat very far back?

:wq

[rubachuk]

I have R-Design trim, so maybe some of my comments aren't 100% accurate.

1. I have downlights which run along the top of the dash and door trim. I've never tried messing with the colours but I assume these are what you were expecting. Not sure if there are any light in the footwells too, I don't have the car with me. Maybe you have an issue there.

3. Not something I've ever noticed.

4. Don't have this noise on mine.

5. A one second job, but I agree.

6. I'm sure I have puddle lamps, also lamps to illuminate the recess behind the handles. Maybe I'm not reading this right, but if you don't have puddle lamps, how are you going to change them for Volvo logo bulbs? If you are missing puddle lamps could there be a link between this and your missing ambient lighting?

7. Not experience any problems with mine. But then again it's my first car with DAB so nothing to compare it to!

[XC90Newbee]

Originally Posted by familymangreg

Are you moving from the current Q7 or previous generation?

I'm currently considering a move the other way! Grass is always greener on the other side and all...


No, its very low key compared to many of the competition, who currently seem to be competing for the brightest and most elaborate LED interior lighting!


Nope, that's how it works. We miss being able to scroll radio stations, artists, playlists etc. from our past Audis (and they didn't even have virtual cockpit). Volvo tell you what you need, and that's it, full stop. Unless you like simplicity and minimal features, the Volvo drivers display is pretty crap compared to Audi Virtual Cockpit.

You've come from a silky smooth Audi 6 pot to a sh*ty little Volvo 4 pot, which I'm afraid is probably the weakest link of the XC90, the clatter is normal, the engine doesn't sound great under pressure, and there is some vibration compared to German rivals with 6 pots. Not sure that you should be experiencing quite so much vibration through the steering wheel and pedals however.

No, not normal. Are you sure you haven't got all the vents closed? Try opening all vents and see if that gets rid of it. Don't miss the rear seat b-pillar vents too.

Yes, you have to, constant gripe of many users on the forum. Collectively I think we've assumed its to do with meeting emissions regulations. Does Audi remember your setting?

No, that's maybe a bit flash for Volvo, the lamps under the door handles do the job quite fine!

Never noticed this or had any particular problems with DAB, but then we use it very little. Tend to listen to Spotify or BBC stations on FM (FM quality better than DAB to my ears).

Yes, there is a black box under the seat, not sure what it is. AMP? Never noticed any black cable sticking out. Where does it stick out, in front or behind the seat, do you have your seat very far back?

:wq

The cable is at the back, I keep my seat in the middle so its always visible and looks rather bad.

[familymangreg]

Originally Posted by XC90Newbee

The cable is at the back, I keep my seat in the middle so its always visible and looks rather bad.

No, i don't think this is normal then. I've hoovered my car many many times, and often put both front seats right forwards to get right under them from the back and have never seen a cable sticking out.

:wq

[uro1]

Originally Posted by XC90Newbee

3. The diesel clutter and vibrations are felt on the gas pedal & the steering wheel and it's very uncomfortable over long journeys. Does anyone else feel the same?

Are You sure it is not the "lane keeping assistant" you are feeling on the steering wheel?

I have a D5 and no vibrations on the pas pedal. Let that check in the garage.

[HamDenFede]

Originally Posted by jmot

4. There is a constant whistling sound coming from the blower unit, I am assuming it isn't normal and needs to be checked.

I have this when in auto climate set to fan speed 4, i put it back to 3 and it goes back to normal

Good luck

Had this on my XC60 for almost a year as well, but it was affecting fan speed 2, 3 and 4, depending on the outside temperature (worse in cold weather). Brought it in for a fix under warranty, and apparently they changed the entire blower main unit. This did not only solve the noise problem, but also made the entire climate system in the car way more efficient...more air simply came through at the same fan speeds compared to before. To me it sounds like you have a faulty unit.

[jmot]

Originally Posted by HamDenFede

Had this on my XC60 for almost a year as well, but it was affecting fan speed 2, 3 and 4, depending on the outside temperature (worse in cold weather). Brought it in for a fix under warranty, and apparently they changed the entire blower main unit. This did not only solve the noise problem, but also made the entire climate system in the car way more efficient...more air simply came through at the same fan speeds compared to before. To me it sounds like you have a faulty unit.

oh... hahaha, i'll add it to the list of complaints on mine then

[Haldex]

Originally Posted by uro1

Are You sure it is not the "lane keeping assistant" you are feeling on the steering wheel?

I have a D5 and no vibrations on the pas pedal. Let that check in the garage.

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