General: 70: - Ticking noise from O/S/F

IWantedADiesel · Apr 6th, 2024, 20:42

Bit of a weird one – got a ticking noise that seems to be from the driver’s front area. It’s noticeably louder when I put my ear to the front wheel arch.

The engine is off and hasn’t been driven since Monday. Power washed some bird crap from the roof and bonnet today, if that in any way makes a difference.

4x4 · Apr 6th, 2024, 20:53

Possibly blocked drains and water dripping down

IWantedADiesel · Apr 6th, 2024, 21:20

Doesn’t sound like a drip. It varies in loudness, could actually hear it from inside the house!

Luxobarge · Apr 6th, 2024, 22:27

That's where the alarm unit is located, IIRC, and they are known to develop problems with the internal battery corroding and leaking onto the PCB, which could cause all sorts of problems - I'd strongly suspect this. Worth sorting, 'cos if I'm right that's going to present a bit of a battery drain, which could cause problems if you leave the car for a while.

I'd be whipping off the wheel arch cover and having a look and listen in there, should be fairly easy to see if i'm right once you can get at the thing.

Apr 6th, 2024, 20:42	#1
IWantedADiesel New Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:41 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Renfrewshire	Ticking noise from O/S/F Bit of a weird one – got a ticking noise that seems to be from the driver’s front area. It’s noticeably louder when I put my ear to the front wheel arch. The engine is off and hasn’t been driven since Monday. Power washed some bird crap from the roof and bonnet today, if that in any way makes a difference. __________________ 1999 Volvo V70 T5 SE Manual

Apr 6th, 2024, 20:53	#2
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Apr 6th, 2024, 21:20	#3
IWantedADiesel New Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:41 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Renfrewshire	Doesn’t sound like a drip. It varies in loudness, could actually hear it from inside the house! __________________ 1999 Volvo V70 T5 SE Manual

Apr 6th, 2024, 22:27	#4
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 09:37 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	That's where the alarm unit is located, IIRC, and they are known to develop problems with the internal battery corroding and leaking onto the PCB, which could cause all sorts of problems - I'd strongly suspect this. Worth sorting, 'cos if I'm right that's going to present a bit of a battery drain, which could cause problems if you leave the car for a while. I'd be whipping off the wheel arch cover and having a look and listen in there, should be fairly easy to see if i'm right once you can get at the thing. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

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