ThatMartinChap
Member Since: 06 Nov 2007
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After a few days mucking in the snow I noticed this morning a sort of metallic spring sound (like the sound of an elephant jumping on an old sofa) coming from the front-passenger wheel area. Only when going over bumps or ruts in the snow ?
It could be something frozen or gunged up with slush/ice. Any ideas ? Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
Sadly Gone : MY08 D3 TDV6 HSE : Stornoway + Alpaca + Privacy + BAS Remap
Last edited by ThatMartinChap on 9th Jan 2010 11:08 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
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probably you abs pump working. they sound a bit like you describe and the snow would cause it.
that is presuming it happens when you brake? XC90 T8 R Design Pro
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| 8th Jan 2010 4:31 pm |
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Gareth
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Was your steering on full lock at the time? if yes, it probably needs the steering stops greasing. They are on the bottom front wishbone.
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| 9th Jan 2010 1:31 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
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Or traction control if you are not. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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biskit
Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
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Traction control, we all seem to have stange noises when setting off slowly,shows things are working  
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| 9th Jan 2010 8:18 pm |
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ThatMartinChap
Member Since: 06 Nov 2007
Location: Deepest Darkest Berkshire
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Thanks for your kind suggestions.... It looks like I had my woolly hat on too tight  The sound is actually coming from the drivers seat 
Either something's coming loose or I've eaten far too many mince pies  Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
Sadly Gone : MY08 D3 TDV6 HSE : Stornoway + Alpaca + Privacy + BAS Remap
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Turkey bone stuck between the springs  MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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| 10th Jan 2010 10:33 am |
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ThatMartinChap
Member Since: 06 Nov 2007
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looking at it more detail - it looks like my driver's seat mounting is squeaking & creaking like crazy, it's getting worse and worse ... looks like I need to get the dealer to take a look. Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
Sadly Gone : MY08 D3 TDV6 HSE : Stornoway + Alpaca + Privacy + BAS Remap
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