Today I noticed an odd ticking sound coming from the top of the 5-cylinder engine — after turning off the engine. It’s a 2004 with 85,000 miles and only about 1,500 miles since the last oil change (synthetic).
Here’s what it sounds like:
Is there cause for concern? It was so loud, it surprised me. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
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2004 XC90 T5 ticking sound with engine off
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2004 XC90 T5 ticking sound with engine off
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Re: 2004 XC90 T5 ticking sound with engine off
Sounds like hot exhaust cooling. If you can get a laser thermometer check turbo temperature. You might not be leaving the engine idling long enough before shutting it off. June
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Re: 2004 XC90 T5 ticking sound with engine off
I had another thought. If your car has a problem causing a lean condition that will cause high exhaust temperature. June
My Volvo cars owned
1989 740 GLT ordered
1994 850 4door standard shift ordered
1996 960 ordered
1998 S90 ordered totalled after 3 weeks
1998 V70 GT dealer stock car
2002 S80 T6 ordered totalled
2004 S80 T6 dealer stock car and current car owned
1989 740 GLT ordered
1994 850 4door standard shift ordered
1996 960 ordered
1998 S90 ordered totalled after 3 weeks
1998 V70 GT dealer stock car
2002 S80 T6 ordered totalled
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Re: 2004 XC90 T5 ticking sound with engine off
Thanks, June. What temperature range am I looking for as an indicator?
2004 XC90 AWD
2000 V70, base, MT, 'The Silver Bullet'
1998 V70, base, AT, 'Blue Steel'
1998 V70 T5, AT, project
1999 V70 XC AWD, AT (RIP)
1998 S70 T5, AT (RIP)
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1998 V70, base, AT, 'Blue Steel'
1998 V70 T5, AT, project
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Re: 2004 XC90 T5 ticking sound with engine off
I experimented with my car today. I had to run the engine 5000 rpm for several minutes then stop the car to get any ticking/ pinging at all and it was nowhere near as dramatic as your car. The heat coming off the top cam cover was intense. I couldn't find Mike's laser temp gun. I did restart my car and let it idle a good five minutes to allow the engine and turbos to cool and spool down. Then when turned off no noise at all. I checked the normal temperature of various items and the turbos were over 700° after a hard drive and after 5 minutes of idle I recall the turbos dropping to 300+°. I would have to either find the old post where I posted my findings or retest it once I find the temperature gun. June
My Volvo cars owned
1989 740 GLT ordered
1994 850 4door standard shift ordered
1996 960 ordered
1998 S90 ordered totalled after 3 weeks
1998 V70 GT dealer stock car
2002 S80 T6 ordered totalled
2004 S80 T6 dealer stock car and current car owned
1989 740 GLT ordered
1994 850 4door standard shift ordered
1996 960 ordered
1998 S90 ordered totalled after 3 weeks
1998 V70 GT dealer stock car
2002 S80 T6 ordered totalled
2004 S80 T6 dealer stock car and current car owned
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Re: 2004 XC90 T5 ticking sound with engine off
Wow. Thank you so much. I’ll find my temperature gun and check it on my next outing.
2004 XC90 AWD
2000 V70, base, MT, 'The Silver Bullet'
1998 V70, base, AT, 'Blue Steel'
1998 V70 T5, AT, project
1999 V70 XC AWD, AT (RIP)
1998 S70 T5, AT (RIP)
2000 V70, base, MT, 'The Silver Bullet'
1998 V70, base, AT, 'Blue Steel'
1998 V70 T5, AT, project
1999 V70 XC AWD, AT (RIP)
1998 S70 T5, AT (RIP)
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Re: 2004 XC90 T5 ticking sound with engine off
I couldn't find the post I answered years ago with temp readings, I looked quit a long time. I can't find his temp gun, but he returns in a couple of days and he will find it for me. I haven't forgotten. June
My Volvo cars owned
1989 740 GLT ordered
1994 850 4door standard shift ordered
1996 960 ordered
1998 S90 ordered totalled after 3 weeks
1998 V70 GT dealer stock car
2002 S80 T6 ordered totalled
2004 S80 T6 dealer stock car and current car owned
1989 740 GLT ordered
1994 850 4door standard shift ordered
1996 960 ordered
1998 S90 ordered totalled after 3 weeks
1998 V70 GT dealer stock car
2002 S80 T6 ordered totalled
2004 S80 T6 dealer stock car and current car owned
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