2000 Volvo S40 Noise & Vibration

SMITCHELL77

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2000 VOLVO S40
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
97,000 MILES

When driving speed above 60mph. Car has a lot of vibration. Noticeably more when going up a hill. I was thinking maybe the motor mounts or plugs. What do you thinkg. Tires are ok.

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 AT 2:24 PM

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VOLVO SERVICE ADV

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IS THE VIBRATION ON ACCELERATION? OR IS THE VIBRATION WHEN YOU ARE COASTING AT 60MPH? IF THE VIBRATION IS WHEN JUST DRIVING ABOVE 60MPH, IT MAY BE DUE TO A TIRE BALANCE ISSUE. IF THE VIBRATION IS WHEN ACCELERATING, THIS COULD BE RELATED TO A FAULTY AXLE. CAN YOU GIVE MORE INFO?

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Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 AT 7:12 PM

JIS001

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Is there a flashing check engine light with that?

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Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 AT 8:14 PM

SMITCHELL77

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Vibration is on acceleration, when coast of a hill to speeds faster no vibration, Had a note from earlier service about motor mounts.

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Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 AT 9:04 AM

SMITCHELL77

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No warning lights everything looks great.

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Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 AT 9:06 AM

VOLVO SERVICE ADV

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MOTOR MOUNTS CAN CAUSE A VIBRATION, BUT THAT WOULD BE MORE AT IDLE. YOU CAN CHECK THE AXLES FOR PLAY, IF THEY HAVE TOO MUCH PLAY, THEY CAN CREATE A VIBRATION WHEN ACCELERATING OR WHEN VEHICLE IS UNDER LOAD.