[S60rfrank]

I have a weird clicking noise going on all the time. If I let my foot off the gas it goes away.it seems to be getting louder and sometimes it sounds like there is 2 different noises both from up front just not sure where. Any suggestions or advice on what it could be or where to start would be greatly appreciated. If it was a wheel bearing would it make noise ?

 

[XcalibR]

While moving or stationary or both? Does it get faster or slower with increased RMP? Need more info man.

 

[S60rfrank]

When driving only,and as soon as I take my foot of the pedal it stops.

 

[vLGrok]

So only under load? Sounds like playing card being hit by bicycle spokes? If so I have that and have never figured it out. It's only under load, and have had it for 5 years so its not warning of catastrophic failure apparently.

 

[S60rfrank]

Kinda like that but more clammy per say. I've had this prob for about 6 months so far but now it's getting worse and louder but nothings breaking yet lol

 

[S60rfrank]

Oh yeah and if I really get on it Wot it stops ? Wtf

 

[Haunter]

I have the same issue with our XC90. Could it be the front end links? I watched ipd's video today on the P2 suspension and they said clicking noises like that could come from failing end links. Was thinking of getting a pair for the 90 to see if stops the baseball card-in-spoke noises.

 

[S60rfrank]

I'll try front end links, but would really like to know what exactly it is. I know someone here has figured this out. Thanks for the ideas keep them coming

 

[LOGBOMB]

Search "axle ping". Most have fixed it wit xc90axle bolts with the rubber grommets on them.

 

[atacamaR]

Search "axle ping". Most have fixed it wit xc90axle bolts with the rubber grommets on them.

I was debating this as well. If it happens once when your first touch the gas pedal and again if you let off it is probably axel ping. It will make 2 slightly diff tones depending on if you are just touching the gas or letting off.

I have an audio of it in another thread on here.

If it is all the time and constant it is not axel ping.

 

[S60rfrank]

Yeah it's all the time unless I take my foot off the pedal. But then it starts back up. Sometimes silent for a block or so then starts again.

 

[S60rfrank]

I really would like to hear some sound clips

 

[DevolvR]

I really would like to hear some sound clips

Perhaps you should try to record the sounds so that we can better diagnose it. It could be a loose axle bolt in the center bore that's about to fall off the thread, same related issue with your axle is pretty much loose in there.

 

[DrBrutal]

Do you have slotted rotors? If so, make sure your dust shield isn't rubbing on the rotor. It would cause it to "click".. Except it would be there all the time.

 

[S60rfrank]

Just took it to a Indy and he says it's the drive shaft ?

 

[S60rfrank]

He said that the part where the 2 meet together is where the weld is breaking ? I'm confused now. How would buying a new drive shaft fix this ?

 

[S60rfrank]

I've been searching all day and can't find anything about our driveshafts and clincking noises, actually any noises. The only things so far that I have read are,

1. End links
2.axle bolts
3. Dust or heat shields
I checked all the heat and dust shields tonight and nothing,so if there's any more ideas on this being driveshaft related please chime in.

 

[LOGBOMB]

Is your awd working?

 

[S60rfrank]

Not sure if awd is working, how do I check? Should I just put it on jack stands and put it in drive ?

 

[vLGrok]

S60rfrank let's clarify please. Are you saying:
* 1 click per motion change, pedal down - click, pedal up - click .. (maybe axle ping and other suspension parts)
* continuous clicking that's proportional speed to the load, and goes away when you back off throttle (my problem, intake relation I think)
Either of those?