Dash "Squeak" 1995 854T

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Java Man

Since my dealer replaced various parts of the AC system 2 years ago, I
hear an intermittent "squeak" coming from the dash when driving over
rough roads and roads with prominent expansion strips. If I push
forward on the top edge of the dash/cowl above the gearshift, or if I
push upward on the bottom of the dash in front of the gearshift, the
squeaking stops.

I know this is damned hard to diagnose with so little info, but I
wondered if anyone has expert knowledge on the way the 850 dash/cowl is
held in place, and what might be the cause and remedy for this. Aside
from this squeak, this car is still a pleasure to own. But the squeak
gets tiresome.

Rick
 
You may want to visit volvospeed.com and check out the info on the dash. I
would check to see if everything is already tight, then try loosening a
screw at a time slightly, to locate a stress point. You can get
adhesive-backed felt at craft stores, which you can insert in between gaps
to prevent rubbing squeaks, which is what the NVH engineers use in the auto
industry
 
You may want to visit volvospeed.com and check out the info on the dash. I
would check to see if everything is already tight, then try loosening a
screw at a time slightly, to locate a stress point. You can get
adhesive-backed felt at craft stores, which you can insert in between gaps
to prevent rubbing squeaks, which is what the NVH engineers use in the auto
industry
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Thanks! I browsed volvospeed.com and found several diagrams and
explanations. Great reference!

Rick
 
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