Odd noise appeared in last few days. Lasts for only a minute or so on starting off. Not when car is rolling in neutral. Only when in drive.
Any thoughts before I let the dealer loose on it?
Thanks.
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Wheel nuts were ok. Local dealer hasn't identified anything wrong but noise still there as of this evening.
Wild guess from me: could it be anything to do with the ABS sorting itself out after starting off?
Thanks for any thoughts.
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ABS should only work with the brake pedal pressed?
Noises are always difficult to diagnose remotely - any more details? Front/rear? Left/right? Felt through steering/seat?
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I suggested ABS because IIRC the handbook says something about a click or similar soon after you start off.
There's essentially nothing but the noise. Front right. Sort of a knock or rumble. Maybe half a dozen times then that's it except I'm beginning to wonder if road noise isn't increasing. Wheel bearing? Drive shaft?
I'm no technician, so thanks.
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The Volvo (and a Fiesta we used to have) does an ABS self test the first time the car reaches about 15 mph after start up. It's a series of very rapid light knocks / (almost a buzz) which lasts about half a second. If it's going on for a minute, it's something else.
Cheers
DP
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You are not the only one with this problem optimist. I own a 2001 1.8 Primera with exactly the same symptoms. Should i ever manage to solve this mystery i will let you know and would appreciate if you could do the same. Good luck.
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