2005 XC90 - driver's side door panel rattle

Discussion in 'Volvo XC90' started by Mike Mayer, Dec 4, 2005.

  1. Mike Mayer

    Mike Mayer Guest

    We have an annoying rattle behind the front driver's door panel on our '05
    XC90. Anyone else get this? Hear it when going over small bumps 30-40MPH.

    Mentioned it at the 7500 service, and requested that the tech look behind
    the panel for a loose wire bundle, cable, or metal rod or something resting
    against the inside door panel that would rattle. However they found
    nothing, or could not reproduce it, or didn't want to bother pulling the
    panel like I asked them to: "Checked and was unable to duplicate concern at
    this time".

    You can also hear it if you thump the inside door panel with your fist. Can
    also hear it when you close the door. Rather than a nice solid thunk, you
    get a thunky rattle. If you're as obsessive as I am about car noises, you
    can appreciate the frustration.

    Does anyone know how to remove the XC90's driver's door panel without
    wrecking anything? It's irritating that Volvo could not find it and fix it,
    so I'd like to take whack at it if it's easy to pull the panel. Yeah, it's
    under warrantly, but still.

    I believe it's between the window and the inside panel, and not between the
    window and the outside metal.

    Thanks for any help.

    Mike
     
    Mike Mayer, Dec 4, 2005
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    JVP Guest

    Hi Mike,

    Talked to you before on this newsgroup. How's the V8 going?

    Mike Mayer schreef:
    Yes, I have the same rattle in my XC90 D5, with about the same build
    date as yours. However, I did not yet take the time to further
    investigate it. Did you already search the XC90 forums on this, or
    post your question there?

    J.
     
    JVP, Dec 5, 2005
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  3. Mike Mayer

    Mike Mayer Guest

    J,

    Thanks for getting back to me on the rattle. We really like the V8, lots of
    oomph when needed. We get around 18mpg in the city, around 22 on the
    higway.

    The vehicle, although I complain about the door rattle, really is a solid
    car. Like driving a cast iron bathtub filled with heavy cream. Solid,
    smooth, powerful.

    I did search the XC90 forums for a door rattle, did not find any info. I
    will likely post to them as well. I also have contacted the dealer via
    email, we'll see how they respond.

    Interesting that you have the same rattle. It must be something they
    missed, insofar as keeping all the loose bits from banging around behind the
    scenes.

    Rest of the car is by and large silent.

    What is the D5, is that the 5 cyl? I have an 850 with an inline 5. Very
    happy with it.

    Regards,

    Mike
     
    Mike Mayer, Dec 6, 2005
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  4. Mike Mayer

    JVP Guest

    Indeed, same here, although mine also has a small rattle when driving
    faster than 130km/h (80 mph) which is described by others in the XC90
    forums. Seems to be caused by the mud guard on the wheel arch or
    something.
    The D5 is Volvo's inline 5 cyl diesel engine, with common rail direct
    injection, turbo, intercooler. It's derived from the inline 5 engine
    you probably have in your 850. This D5 engine is very popular in
    Volvo's in Europe.

    J.
     
    JVP, Dec 7, 2005
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    mdrawson Guest

    I also have an '05 XC90 V8 and am very happy with it so far (6,000 miles).
    But speaking of rattles, I get quite a few (mostly) "creaking" types of
    noises at slow speeds, especially when turning --- sounds like they're
    coming from the back of the vehicle. Anybody have this or have an ideas
    about it? I'll be asking the dealer to check it out at 7500 mi check, but
    any up-front ideas are welcome.
     
    mdrawson, Dec 7, 2005
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    j-em Guest

    Count me in for the annoying rattle. I'm about ready to get rid of the car
    because of it. If anyone figures out how to get rid rattle, please let me
    know.

    CJB
     
    j-em, Dec 12, 2005
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  7. Mike Mayer

    Mike Mayer Guest

    As a follow-up to the door rattle, I've got an appt w/Volvo dealer to pull
    both door panels and find the rattle, on 12/23.

    Mike
     
    Mike Mayer, Dec 15, 2005
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  8. I hope that there answer leads to a very happy Christmas for you and yours.

    All the best, Peter.

    700/900/90 Register Keeper,
    Volvo Owners Club (UK).
     
    Peter K L Milnes, Dec 16, 2005
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  9. Mike Mayer

    Mike Mayer Guest

    All,

    I did take our 2005 XC90 V8 into the Volvo dealer 12/23/05 to have the
    driver's side door rattle fixed. After they removed the driver's side
    inside door panel, they found (and fixed), as stated on the work order:

    "Tech removed door panel and found screws on panel loose, and rivets loose
    on window regulator. Tightened screws on door panel and re-riveted widow
    regulator."

    It took only an hour or so, warranty work of course. Very courteous staff,
    no problems. And no rattle any more.

    I would have had them check the passenger side too for good measure, but I
    wanted to get home, plus I did not really detect any rattle from that side
    anyway. If it appears there, I'll have them look at it.

    I also noticed another potential source of rattling, could be the door lock
    pull. When doors are locked, it's possible the little plastic pull thingy
    could potentially rattle around in it's little collar a bit. But in this
    case, that was not the cause of the rattle.

    Mike
     
    Mike Mayer, Dec 27, 2005
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    James Sweet Guest


    That thing started rattling recently on my 740, been meaning to remove
    the door panel and see if I can quiet it down, I'm not sure what's
    supposed to prevent it from rattling.
     
    James Sweet, Dec 27, 2005
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