My car continues to make the popping, springy sound. Took it back to the dealer, they still refuse to fix anything since they can't duplicate the sound.
What the heck? Can't they try a few things? It seems like a lot of people are having similar problems, but they refuse to fix it.
Anyone in Springfield, PA area that got this problem fixed. If so, which dealer?
so what's the consensus? I've had these noises from the front end since day 1 as well. i just figured it was the suspension or something.. should i mention it at the service center my next visit??
The strange noise i have listen to during parking manouvers last two years is gone.
They change the top right bushing holding the front shock absorber.
Photo of the same part: http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=53440
Maybe grease can do the job.
I hope this could be of help for people having similar strange sounds from steering.
I just started to have a weird "something is loose" noise coming from the rear and front shocks area when turning or going over a bump....sounds like the shock tower mounts or sway bar links?
Same experience yesterday. After numerous times being told that they can't replicate the noise, they called to let me know that there is a service bulletin that requires changing out some bolts, etc. They are waiting for the parts. I'll post when I figure out exacatly what they're doing and, of course, if it actually solves the problem. 49.6K on the car. Just got it in by a hair. The other fun news, new brakes required again (pads done at 32k). Perhaps the new tires, 255/55/18 Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge, are inspiring my wife to drive like she's in my Audi!!!
Same experience yesterday. After numerous times being told that they can't replicate the noise, they called to let me know that there is a service bulletin that requires changing out some bolts, etc. They are waiting for the parts. I'll post when I figure out exacatly what they're doing and, of course, if it actually solves the problem. 49.6K on the car. Just got it in by a hair. The other fun news, new brakes required again (pads done at 32k). Perhaps the new tires, 255/55/18 Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge, are inspiring my wife to drive like she's in my Audi!!!
Try checking the front right (psgr side) upper torque mount. That was my problem and it was very annoying and intermittent pops,clunks, etc. Grab the mount with engine stopped and see if there is movement. If so, you can do it yourself and the parts cost is about 30-40 dollars.
Picked up the car this afternoon. According to the receipt, it's bulletin 21-18. They installed 8 SEMS screws and 5 plastic washers ("Add washers and updted bolts to subframe"). In a shocking development, the problem still exists. I was able to recreate it exiting the highway about 5 minutes after picking it up. Anytime there is a load on the front end and the wheel is turned, you hear it. This can be under braking or with a lot of people/stuff in the car. I am not surprised.
They also told me the power seats are fine (I've had the software update), despite the fact that they still randomly move and have a mind of their own.
They were nice enough to give me an '08 XC70 loaner, though I must say, I was really less than impressed with the 3.2. It's only rated at 15/22 mpg and the power is really lacking when compared to nearly all other European and Japanese engines. It's not exactly smooth either.
Oh well, I decided a while ago that this was my first and last Volvo. Too bad, great design on the XC90, but poor execution has me walking to other brands.
Volvo just dropped a new tech note (61-10) relating to XC90 front ends.
Its for knocking sounds coming from the front suspension that can occur when braking or turning at low speeds.
The fix is relacing the nut and bolt holding the control arm to the subframe.
Took mine in for the 30K service today. The dealer service dept. told me bulletin 21-18 applied to 2003 models only and has been corrected for later models. I just learned about bulletin 61-10 from the posting above and will have dealer check that as well. I'll follow up with any results.
Volvo Service ordered the parts for the 61-10 bulletin on Friday after I told them about it. No mention about needing to "replicate the problem". I'll follow up again once completed...
I just had the control arm bolts replaced per TNN 61-10 (NOISE FROM BOLTS). The dealer gave me a free loaner (job completed after 3.5 hours). Hopefully this addressed the root cause. I'll follow up in about 3K miles (currently 30431 miles) and let you all know.
I just had the control arm bolts replaced per TNN 61-10 (NOISE FROM BOLTS). The dealer gave me a free loaner (job completed after 3.5 hours). Hopefully this addressed the root cause. I'll follow up in about 3K miles (currently 30431 miles) and let you all know.
Where I can find more information about the TNN 61-10?
I just had the control arm bolts replaced per TNN 61-10 (NOISE FROM BOLTS). The dealer gave me a free loaner (job completed after 3.5 hours). Hopefully this addressed the root cause. I'll follow up in about 3K miles (currently 30431 miles) and let you all know.
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I now have about 34K miles and the problem seems to have been resolved with TNN 61-10 (no more popping noises).
Hi my 2008 v8 has an intermittent noise sounds like slack in left front drive shift. Inspection oked shaft. Possible trans replacement soon. Hoped that may identify problem.
Re: Weird noise from front right suspension (reinnie)
popping noises from 2 places either from brake pads sliding in calipers and pads need to be taken out and regreased or add coil bushing (rubber inserts to the front coils) should take care of problem.
Re: Weird noise from front right suspension (Rangeball)
Yes, we've done the recall fix, replaced suspension parts, and several other adjustments... still makes noises when the suspension is articulated (wheels turned) at low speeds. Nothing is loose (I can push, pull, and yank on the wheels without movement). I still think it may be the sway bar bushings. Dunno.
- Mike
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