Creaking sound -- I think that's A/C

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michael123
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Post by michael123 »

I have frequently a creaking sound (like a creaking door) when getting into car coming out from A/C, it looks to me that's the mechanism 'tuning' into right temperature.

It is not that annoying as it usually stops after 1 minute or so and I don't hear it again for the whole journey, but..

is it a common issue?

DarrenF
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Post by DarrenF »

I have read a couple of posts with something like what you are describing.

As I have not had the problem I cannot help you but suggest searching the forum for some key words should find the previous posts.
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XC40 T5 R-Design Pro in Bursting Blue with Convenience, Intellisafe Pro, Winter Plus and Xenium Packs and a few other bits. Ordered July'19 picked up end of Nov'19.
michael123
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Post by michael123 »

Yes, thanks, so the unit is faulty :-(
gtest
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Post by gtest »

It is a known issue.
They replaced mine ,so I think so.....
As after a few weeks the creaking came back!
So not sure if they only greased the valves or replaced the unit with a refurbished one...and not with a new one.
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michael123
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Post by michael123 »

gtest wrote: Tue Mar 03, 2020 2:23 pm It is a known issue.
They replaced mine ,so I think so.....
As after a few weeks the creaking came back!
So not sure if they only greased the valves or replaced the unit with a refurbished one...and not with a new one.
That's what I am afraid of..
Might be better leave it as is. As in my case, the sounds disappear after few moments.
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Post by gtest »

I had it replaced as the Volvo guys said it would cost me an arm and a leg if not replaced during warranty.
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michael123
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Post by michael123 »

But you say the issue eventually was not resolved, and you're not sure if they replaced it.. actually, you should see it in your receipt somewhere
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Post by gtest »

It was replaced during maintenance. So nothing on the invoice. I think it was a refurbished one.
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