NHTSA ID Number: 10205653
Manufacturer Communication Number: TJ20803
TSB/Document Date: 2021-12-27
Summary
Vibration, noise and harshness related complaints (NVH)
VOLVO
CAR
SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS
Technical Journal
TITLE:
Vibration, Noise and Harshness related complaints (NVH)
REF NO:
ISSUING DEPARTMENT:
CAR MARKET:
TJ 20803
Technical Service
United States and Canada
PARTNER:
ISSUE DATE:
STATUS DATE:
3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA
2016-03-18
2016-03-24
FUNC GROUP:
FUNC DESC:
2185
Engine undershield
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“Right first time in Time”
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Attachment Form TJ 20803.pdf
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Technical Journal 20803
CSC Customer Symptom Codes
Code
C4
F3
F6
8N
F1
F2
ZE
XB
WX
WT
F4
C3
F5
C6
D2
WV
WY
X1
H3
H4
X8
E7
WZ
8J
1M
1N
V6
V7
NY
V9
8A
W2
V2
W3
X7
V1
Description
Complete vehicle/Unusual noise/While driving
Complete vehicle/Unusual noise/During acceleration
Complete vehicle/Unusual noise/During deceleration
Driving/Unusual noise/Unsure when/at all times
Driving/Unusual noise/At engine shut off
Driving/Unusual noise/During acceleration
Idling/Unusual noise
Exhaust system/Rattle/rumble
Engine cooling fan (FC)/Unusual noise
Accelerator pedal/Squeak
Clutch/Unusual noise/Noise from engine compartment
Automatic transmission/Unusual noise
Gear selector/Unusual noise
Manual transmission/Unusual noise
Front/rear axle/Unusual noise
Suspension/Clicking/clonking noise/At start/stop
Suspension/Clicking/clonking noise/Unsure when/at all times
Suspension/Unusual noise
Steering wheel/Squeak/rattle/Steering column/wheel
Steering/Unusual noise/Unsure when/at all times
Steering/Unusual noise/At full turn
Suspension/Unusual noise
Suspension/Clicking/clonking noise
Shock absorption/Unusual noise
Wheels, tires, hubs/Unusual noise/Front
Wheels, tires, hubs/Unusual noise/Rear
Complete vehicle/Vibration/When driving below 45 MPH
Complete vehicle/Vibration/When driving above 45 MPH
Automatic transmission/Vibration
Gear selector/Vibration
Manual transmission/Vibration
Front/rear axle/Vibration/shake
Steering wheel/Vibration/shimmy/When driving above 45 mph
Steering wheel/Vibration/shimmy/When driving below 45 mph
Steering wheel/Vibration/shimmy/At idle
Tires/Vibration/out of round
VST Operation Number
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2016-03-24
Technical Journal 20803
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Rows beginning with * are modified
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Text
DESCRIPTION:
* UPDATED VEHICLE PROFILE
In case of complain of Noise, Vibration or Harshness, NVH, and you need help from CMQ, some
“tools” have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing.
In the attachment you can find a guideline to help you to sort out NVH related problems.
SERVICE:
N/A
VEHICLE REPORT:
Yes, together with a complete filled in attachment, included in this journal.
The attachment MUST be in English when sending in it to CMQ.
Use always function group 2185.
To view TJ attachments continue to net page. This TJ has two atachments.
2016-03-24
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Volvo Car Customer Service
Title
Action
Fault tracing schedule vibrations/noise
Fault tracing
Issue
1
Date
2015-03
TJ Instruction 20803
Page:
Operation number:
1 (4)
Cause
First issue
Affected vehicles
Year
All
Model
2010-
Engine
Chassis number
TJ Instruction 20803
Page 2 (4)
Test schedule for vehicle vibrations
1.
If none of the below tests help, submit a report according to TJ: 20803
2.
To verify whether the vibrations are speed dependent or engine speed related, follow the fault
tracing below.
3.
Start by checking in which gear and at what engine speed the customer experiences the
problem.
Then test in another gear at the same engine speed.
If the fault recurs at the same engine speed but in another gear, it is engine speed related.
If the fault occurs at the same speed, but at another engine speed, it is speed related.
Speed dependent.
4.
Vibrations also remain when free-wheeling within the vibration range.
This eliminates engine vibrations.
Engine related.
5.
Occurs at the same engine speed, regardless of gear.
This eliminates the wheels as a fault source.
TJ Instruction 20803
Page 3 (4)
Wheel related.
6.
Note! Always test drive with summer tyres and genuine Volvo rims.
• Check the status of the wheel on the outside and inside (for wear, damage and dirt etc.).
• Balance the wheels.
• Fill to 3.5 bar and check that the centre line of the tyre is straight.
• Test drive another vehicle of the same specification.
If the vehicle does not vibrate, transfer the wheels from that vehicle.
Important! Install the wheels in the same positions as on the problem vehicle. Test drive the
vehicle in the same driving conditions where the vibrations occurred.
It is best if the test wheels are of another size/brand, and another type of rim.
• Measure the wheel hub according to VIDA.
• Wheel alignment.
Vehicles with AWD
7.
Exclude faults in the AWD system.
Remove the propshaft.
If the vibrations stop, fault-trace the AWD system.
If vibrations still occur, the AWD system can be excluded.
8.
Check the propshaft's CV joints.
• Booming/vibrations whilst parking (0-28 km/h) and under full acceleration.
Replace the oil pump and download software according to TJ: 27713.
• Vibration under full acceleration or near full acceleration.
Propshaft vibrations are worst around 120 km/h at constant speed
If there are no vibrations at this speed without the propshaft installed the fault is most likely
the propshaft.
TJ Instruction 20803
Page 4 (4)
Engine/Gearbox
9.
Loosen the bolts to the subframe slightly.
Rock the engine and gearbox. Check that all mounting points are centred.
Then tighten to the correct torque (see VIDA). Test drive. If vibration/noise remains, record
the noise and submit a report according to TJ: 20803
Drive shafts
10.
Vibrations caused by the drive shafts, occur at 30-50% throttle in third gear.
Does not happen when coasting.
If you suspect that it is a drive shaft problem, replace both sides at the same time.
Volvo Car Customer Service
Title
Action
Fault tracing schedule vibrations/noise
Fault tracing
Issue
1
Date
2015-03
TJ Instruction 20803
Page:
Operation number:
1 (4)
Cause
First issue
Affected vehicles
Year
All
Model
2010-
Engine
Chassis number
TJ Instruction 20803
Page 2 (4)
Test schedule for vehicle vibrations
1.
If none of the below tests help, submit a report according to TJ: 20803
2.
To verify whether the vibrations are speed dependent or engine speed related, follow the fault
tracing below.
3.
Start by checking in which gear and at what engine speed the customer experiences the
problem.
Then test in another gear at the same engine speed.
If the fault recurs at the same engine speed but in another gear, it is engine speed related.
If the fault occurs at the same speed, but at another engine speed, it is speed related.
Speed dependent.
4.
Vibrations also remain when free-wheeling within the vibration range.
This eliminates engine vibrations.
Engine related.
5.
Occurs at the same engine speed, regardless of gear.
This eliminates the wheels as a fault source.
TJ Instruction 20803
Page 3 (4)
Wheel related.
6.
Note! Always test drive with summer tyres and genuine Volvo rims.
• Check the status of the wheel on the outside and inside (for wear, damage and dirt etc.).
• Balance the wheels.
• Fill to 3.5 bar and check that the centre line of the tyre is straight.
• Test drive another vehicle of the same specification.
If the vehicle does not vibrate, transfer the wheels from that vehicle.
Important! Install the wheels in the same positions as on the problem vehicle. Test drive the
vehicle in the same driving conditions where the vibrations occurred.
It is best if the test wheels are of another size/brand, and another type of rim.
• Measure the wheel hub according to VIDA.
• Wheel alignment.
Vehicles with AWD
7.
Exclude faults in the AWD system.
Remove the propshaft.
If the vibrations stop, fault-trace the AWD system.
If vibrations still occur, the AWD system can be excluded.
8.
Check the propshaft's CV joints.
• Booming/vibrations whilst parking (0-28 km/h) and under full acceleration.
Replace the oil pump and download software according to TJ: 27713.
• Vibration under full acceleration or near full acceleration.
Propshaft vibrations are worst around 120 km/h at constant speed
If there are no vibrations at this speed without the propshaft installed the fault is most likely
the propshaft.
TJ Instruction 20803
Page 4 (4)
Engine/Gearbox
9.
Loosen the bolts to the subframe slightly.
Rock the engine and gearbox. Check that all mounting points are centred.
Then tighten to the correct torque (see VIDA). Test drive. If vibration/noise remains, record
the noise and submit a report according to TJ: 20803
Drive shafts
10.
Vibrations caused by the drive shafts, occur at 30-50% throttle in third gear.
Does not happen when coasting.
If you suspect that it is a drive shaft problem, replace both sides at the same time.
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