Slight Creak/Rattle

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ChrisLF
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When driving back from the dealer after picking up we noticed a slight creak/rattle coming from the dashboard area. On subsequent runs it hasn't done it but today it has again. Seems to happen when the air con is being used so I guess something temperature related is causing it. It's not that bad but obviously it would be better without it as that's the only rattle etc.

I'm not going to report it to the dealer unless it gets worse, as I don't want the dashboard dismantling. Just wondered if anyone else has experienced this?

Chris
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Peter G
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Post by Peter G »

Hi
It could be the aircon vents behind the dash/instrument panel that needs to be calibrated. They open and close after what settings you use and temparature in the car. Had simlar on a Touran and was lucky to find a youtube video showing a secret menu using 2 of the aircon buttons. Your dealer should know.... 8-)
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ChrisLF
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Post by ChrisLF »

Thanks Peter

I'll maybe mention it at the 3 months check if something can be done without taking the car apart.

Chris
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gtest
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Before the summer my Xc40 started to make a noise/rattle under the dashboard. Seems like the airco valves. It only does it for 2 a 3 minutes then the rattle noise is gone. Anybody has a solution for this? Seems I am not the only one.
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Mine doesn't go after a few minutes unfortunately. Now that I'm not using the air con on the lowest setting very often now I'm not experiencing the problem as much.
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gtest
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Been to the dealer.
Volvo says it is a known issue!
I had to make some video/audio recordings for Volvo Belgium to fasten up the investigation in Sweden...
Volvo Sweden is investigating, no solution yet.
I keep everybody posted for new developments.
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gtest
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Update:
Volvo contacted me, they will replace the complete HVAC unit!
I keep everybody posted with the results ( end October or first week of November).
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That seems like a lot of dismantling which I don't really want. It is an annoying noise though in what is otherwise a very quiet car.
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gtest
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Yesterday they replaced the Hvac-unit under the dash.
All rattles and creaks are gone.

Took them less then a day to replace .
They also told me that I was lucky because the unit was due to fail soon...costs a few 1000€ if it would have been out of warranty !
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Thanks for the update. I shall mention it at the first service.

Chris
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