2003 volvo s40 - creaking

martin95 · Post by **martin95** » 30 Mar 2008, 09:42

My '03 Volvo S40 has a creaking noise that I can't seem to pin down to one location.

About three months back I had the brakes replaced and the creaking started about 3-4 weeks ago. Is it connected to the brake replacement I couldn't tell you?

However I thought that the creaking was a bad front suspension as the front of the car was "loose" so I replaced both front struts and bearings. This didn't cure the creaking noise but the suspension was bad.

I just can't seem to pin down the noise to one location or one senario. It mostly creaks when the brakes are applied at slower speeds and acceleration from a stop. I can't tell if it creaks while driving.

If anyone can give me any suggestions it would be appreciated.

gtimark · Post by **gtimark** » 14 Aug 2008, 16:24

I had similar a creaking in the front of my '03 VW Golf TDI. She creaked like an old wooden ship!

Anyway, I discovered it was the front sway bar. I liberally squirted WD-40 onto the rubber bushings and the creaking was silenced!!!

I don't know if your case has the same root cause, but it does, it's an easy fix. Good luck with your creaking.

jtz54 · Post by **jtz54** » 29 Nov 2008, 22:18

My creaking especially over speed bump wass cause but the suspension arm bushings. Sprayed some silicone on them but no help. Gonna try the WD-40 route next.

shores · Post by **shores** » 20 Jan 2009, 18:05

mine was making the same sound, plus when I turned left it would make a loud pop. put new struts and shocks on it and it fixed the issue. no more sounding like an old boat.