Xc60 D5 droning/resonating noise at 12-1600rpm

Samol100 · Jun 16th, 2021, 08:41

Hi folks, I'm new to the forum and a recent owner of a 2010 XC60 D5 auto with 68k miles and full main dealer service history.
My only issue with the car is a droning / resonating noise at 12-1600 rpm which is not roadspeed related and occurs at the same rpm in each gear. It seems to disappear on acceleration or deceleration. I took it to my local Volvo main dealer for a recall and to assess the droning issue, they reported that the tyres were worn unevenly and castellated so I replaced with new all round resulting in no difference to the noise.
Any help with this issue will be very much appreciated,
thanks in advance,
Phil

BoJoUK · Jun 16th, 2021, 11:05

I had a similar problem on my 2015 XC60. It was there for a couple of years and the dealer couldn’t hear or detect it, but it was there after driving for a period of time. I turned off the A/C and the noise stopped. If I stopped the engine it would take a long time for it to start again.
Eventually I managed to get one of the technicians to hear it and it was a noisy Air Conditioning Compressor. Replaced under warranty and all has been good since then. Fingers crossed.
I totally understand that the problem that you are experiencing may be nothing to do with the A/C, but at least it will eliminate it, if it makes no difference to the sound you are hearing.
Bob

Samol100 · Jun 16th, 2021, 12:43

Thanks for that, I am pretty sure that it occurs when a/c is on or off but I will give it a try.

cheshired5 · Jun 16th, 2021, 14:12

I would remove the auxiliary belt and check all of the pulleys including the alternator clutch pulley which could be a prime candidate.
I would also drive around without the belt for a short while.
If the noise goes away, it's auxiliary pulley related.

Deck1ng · Jun 16th, 2021, 17:21

You mentioned castellations on the tyres, this could be tyre choice, some think directional tyres are responsible of this, but I would have tracking checked along with inspection of bushes.

Samol100 · Jun 17th, 2021, 11:17

Thanks for all the suggestions, tracking was checked when tyres replaced last week.
I have been out in the car today and noticed that there is a very slight vibration felt when the droning occurs,I'm thinking that it is associated with the drive train somewhere, strange that it only happens within a certain rev range.

Jun 16th, 2021, 08:41	#1
Samol100 New Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2022 21:13 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Stoke-on-Trent	Xc60 D5 droning/resonating noise at 12-1600rpm Hi folks, I'm new to the forum and a recent owner of a 2010 XC60 D5 auto with 68k miles and full main dealer service history. My only issue with the car is a droning / resonating noise at 12-1600 rpm which is not roadspeed related and occurs at the same rpm in each gear. It seems to disappear on acceleration or deceleration. I took it to my local Volvo main dealer for a recall and to assess the droning issue, they reported that the tyres were worn unevenly and castellated so I replaced with new all round resulting in no difference to the noise. Any help with this issue will be very much appreciated, thanks in advance, Phil Last edited by Samol100; Jun 16th, 2021 at 09:13.

Jun 16th, 2021, 11:05	#2
BoJoUK Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:31 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	I had a similar problem on my 2015 XC60. It was there for a couple of years and the dealer couldn’t hear or detect it, but it was there after driving for a period of time. I turned off the A/C and the noise stopped. If I stopped the engine it would take a long time for it to start again. Eventually I managed to get one of the technicians to hear it and it was a noisy Air Conditioning Compressor. Replaced under warranty and all has been good since then. Fingers crossed. I totally understand that the problem that you are experiencing may be nothing to do with the A/C, but at least it will eliminate it, if it makes no difference to the sound you are hearing. Bob __________________ MY15 XC60 D4 AWD SE Lux Nav Geartronic, Saville Grey, March 2015. DSP; Winter Pack with ABL; Security Pack; Front & Rear Park Assist; Reversing Camera; Gear Shift Paddles; Tempa Spare Wheel & Jack. Blackvue DashCam. Road Angel Pure.

Jun 16th, 2021, 14:12	#4
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	I would remove the auxiliary belt and check all of the pulleys including the alternator clutch pulley which could be a prime candidate. I would also drive around without the belt for a short while. If the noise goes away, it's auxiliary pulley related. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jun 16th, 2021, 17:21	#5
Deck1ng Master Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 23:51 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: North Yorkshire	You mentioned castellations on the tyres, this could be tyre choice, some think directional tyres are responsible of this, but I would have tracking checked along with inspection of bushes. __________________ Current, XC60 AWD D5 SE DRIVe 1st motor. Austin A35, indicators and heater optional. Not forgetting RTFM

Jun 16th, 2021, 12:43	#3
Samol100 New Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2022 21:13 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Stoke-on-Trent	Thanks for that, I am pretty sure that it occurs when a/c is on or off but I will give it a try.

Jun 17th, 2021, 11:17	#6
Samol100 New Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2022 21:13 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Stoke-on-Trent	Thanks for all the suggestions, tracking was checked when tyres replaced last week. I have been out in the car today and noticed that there is a very slight vibration felt when the droning occurs,I'm thinking that it is associated with the drive train somewhere, strange that it only happens within a certain rev range.

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