'96 850 T5 making strange noises...

Leo · Aug 17th, 2011, 11:25

Hi all,

My T5 has started making a loud clackety type noise when the ignition is switched on (does it with the engine on or off). Had a quick look under the bonnet, nothing looks amiss and the sound seems to be coming from the passenger headlight area. Car is running fine otherwise. Any ideas what it might be?

Thanks in advance,

Leo.

migrator · Aug 17th, 2011, 12:29

Possibly the headlight adjustment motor is running constantly (in one direction) and the gear teeth are now slipping over the worm screw threads.

Leo · Aug 17th, 2011, 15:17

Ah, that would definitely make sense. Presumably I could pull a fuse to stop it before the motor burns itself out?!?

Luxobarge · Aug 17th, 2011, 16:00

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Originally Posted by Leo

Ah, that would definitely make sense. Presumably I could pull a fuse to stop it before the motor burns itself out?!?

That'd probably stop lots of other things working too. Best just pull the connector off the back of the headlamp motor - this will give you 100% diagnosis too.

Then change the motor......

Leo · Aug 17th, 2011, 17:22

Good call, many thanks

Leo.

Aug 17th, 2011, 11:25	#1
Leo Junior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2016 11:20 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	'96 850 T5 making strange noises... Hi all, My T5 has started making a loud clackety type noise when the ignition is switched on (does it with the engine on or off). Had a quick look under the bonnet, nothing looks amiss and the sound seems to be coming from the passenger headlight area. Car is running fine otherwise. Any ideas what it might be? Thanks in advance, Leo. __________________ 1996 Volvo 850T5 2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4vvti 1986 Nissan Micra 1.0dx

Aug 17th, 2011, 12:29	#2
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Today 09:11 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	Possibly the headlight adjustment motor is running constantly (in one direction) and the gear teeth are now slipping over the worm screw threads. __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

Aug 17th, 2011, 15:17	#3
Leo Junior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2016 11:20 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	Ah, that would definitely make sense. Presumably I could pull a fuse to stop it before the motor burns itself out?!? __________________ 1996 Volvo 850T5 2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4vvti 1986 Nissan Micra 1.0dx

Aug 17th, 2011, 17:22	#5
Leo Junior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2016 11:20 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	Good call, many thanks Leo. __________________ 1996 Volvo 850T5 2003 Toyota Corolla 1.4vvti 1986 Nissan Micra 1.0dx

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