2006 s60 - Click sound at around 19kph

Discussion in 'Volvo S60' started by Peter, Jan 26, 2007.

  1. Peter

    Peter Guest

    Hello,

    I have an S60, 2006. During the initial acceleration through about 19kph
    after engine start I can hear a click sound, and feel a vibration through
    the acceleration peddle. Only the first acceleration however, for the rest
    of the trip on accelerating, there is no sound. If I turn the car off at a
    stop light, restart it and drive away, I hear the click again @ 19kph. I am
    stumped. It sounds like the sound an auto door lock would make, but I don't
    have that option, or it is not turned on.

    Any ideas?

    Regards,

    Pete
     
    Peter, Jan 26, 2007
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  2. Peter

    bweebar Guest

    Probably the ABS unit doing a self test. I have an '01 S60 and as you
    say, every time you start up and set off, (just after getting into
    second gear) there's a funny noise, though on mine it sounds more like
    clunk than a click (every trip [1]). Next time you drive it, see if
    the vibration you feel is actually coming from the brake pedal rather
    than the accelerator.

    [1] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clunk_Click_Every_Trip>
     
    bweebar, Jan 26, 2007
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  3. Peter

    Robert Guest

    The manual actually states that the ABS unit performs a self-test on
    the first acceleration depending on model and engine (somewhere
    between 0 and 25 mph, not sure about kph but 19 sounds in that range).
    In agreement with bweebar, this is probably the cause of your concern
    -- alas, it is a perfectly normal test and nothing to be worried
    about.
     
    Robert, Jan 28, 2007
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  4. Peter

    Peter Guest

    Thanks guys, that sounds like what this is. Yes, the sound could be
    described as a 'clunk'.

    Regards,

    Peter

     
    Peter, Jan 28, 2007
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