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Re: VolvoXC70 Loud Siren noise driving in rain [muttilili]
by terrett
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Oct 12, 2007 (3:08 pm)
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Replying to: muttilili (Oct 08, 2007 6:06 pm)
We had the same problem. There is kit available at the Volvo dealer to stop the noise. It is not free ($300), but it stopped the noise. It took them a couple of years to solve the problem.
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volvo xc tires
by ted354
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Oct 12, 2007 (7:10 pm)
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The Perilli tires are famous for noises, and low milege. A forum on volvoXC.com has had quite a discussion on the best tires with many suggestions, however Nokians in the size 235/55r16 over the stock 215/65r16. I have looked at the tire rack and other on line stores but I don't see the brand......
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Re: VolvoXC70 Loud Siren noise driving in rain [muttilili]
by cmical
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Nov 17, 2007 (12:19 pm)
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Replying to: muttilili (Oct 08, 2007 6:06 pm)
Yes, I have a 2004 XC70 and have experienced the same thing, a metal screeching sound from the rear of the car while driving in snow. It has got to be related to traction sensing? Any one who has identified the problem and gotten a fix, please let me know. Just switched tires from the Pirellis, which I never liked to Dunlop WinterSports. The handling and ride has really improved.
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Re: VolvoXC70 Loud Siren noise driving in rain [cmical]
by davidwatson
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Mar 03, 2008 (12:27 pm)
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Replying to: cmical (Nov 17, 2007 12:19 pm)
Wow! This just happened to me while driving up to Copper Mt. this weekend. We heard that high pitched sound... thought it was the brakes, but not certain. It has dumbfounded me. It was snowing when this happened. Does anybody know what to tell the mechanic when I take it in?
thanks
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Re: VolvoXC70 Loud Siren noise driving in rain [davidwatson]
by storminwestie
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Mar 28, 2008 (2:00 pm)
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Replying to: davidwatson (Mar 03, 2008 12:27 pm)
Did anyone ever post what causes the noise. We have a 2007 XC70 and it makes a very loud schreeching sound in wet snow.
We just had the car into the dealer today, and we're having wet snow today, but they couldn't find thew cause.
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Re: VolvoXC70 Loud Siren noise driving in rain [tands2]
by chalf
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Apr 15, 2008 (7:16 am)
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Replying to: tands2 (Sep 12, 2007 12:10 pm)
I have your answer. I had the very same problem on my 2007 xc70. Its the bracket holding the muffler...it vibrates in the rain/moisture and creates that scary high pitched noise. When I called Big Dee Volvo...they knew all about it and fixed it (replaced bracket) for me free as part of the normal (very expensive) servicing. Problem was solved.
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Re: VolvoXC70 Loud Siren noise driving in rain [chalf]
by reggae
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Jun 23, 2008 (10:08 am)
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Replying to: chalf (Apr 15, 2008 7:16 am)
Unbelievable! This just happened to me yesterday driving through a torrential rain storm in Connecticut. (2004 XC70). In addition to 3 screaming kids and pounding rain, this siren sound started. It seemed to go away slightly if I sped up, too.
The dealer we called hadn't heard of this problem but I'll try again. Thanks for the info.
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Re: VolvoXC70 Loud Siren noise driving in rain [tands2]
by tulip55
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Jan 01, 2009 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: tands2 (Sep 12, 2007 12:10 pm)
I had a similar experience with my car. I had driven over a rasied manhole cover and the exhaust pipe was bent (but functioned properly). The dealership tried their best to straighten it out but it would have been quite expensive to change it out. I decided to drive as is. I simply laughed every time it rained and said "Singing in the rain..." Did get interesting looks from other drivers.
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MYSTERY SOLVED!
by vegas2004xc70
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Apr 10, 2009 (1:33 pm)
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Happens all of the time when I drive in snow and slush. I have a roof rack...does anyone else? It is a combination of wind, snow build-up, and speed. I also have a Thule box on top, maybe it adds to the problem. It only happens at specific wind angles and wetness levels. That is the cause of my noise and may be for some of you.
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XC70 Loud siren like noise in the rain
by jstyer
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Aug 12, 2009 (12:21 pm)
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I have a XC70 with 100,000 miles and recently it began making a loud siren like noise in heavy rain, usually not over 60 mph. My local dealer mentioned something about the drive shaft hitting the muffler but I checked and there is no evidence. I noted the kit below. Does it resolve the problem?
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