I feel the engine through the steering wheel

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newowner - 30 Jan 2008 12:15 GMT

I just had the 2000 xc evaluated and asked about the rough idle feel in the
steering wheel. It was not identified as a problem, but it is botherson to
me. On the road, at highway speed everything is O.K. At a stop light, the
engine running can be felt in the steering wheel and the brake peddle.
Shifting into neutral and the sensation goes away. The motor mounts and
transmission mounts were inspected and no problem indicated. Has anyone else
experienced this?

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ransley - 30 Jan 2008 13:54 GMT

> I just had the 2000 xc evaluated and asked about the rough idle feel in the
> steering wheel. It was not identified as a problem, but it is botherson to
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rough idle usualy means a tune up is needed or even bad gas ,try a
higher grade, if its better tune it up.

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newowner - 30 Jan 2008 16:07 GMT

>> I just had the 2000 xc evaluated and asked about the rough idle feel in the
>> steering wheel. It was not identified as a problem, but it is botherson to
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>rough idle usualy means a tune up is needed or even bad gas ,try a
>higher grade, if its better tune it up.

I have changed the fuel to HT since purchase and thought the plugs were new
but haven't checked. What concerns me is when at a stop light the feel is
like the engin/transmission is sitting on the steering linkage. Shifting
into neutral and it disappears.

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Glenn Klein - 30 Jan 2008 23:21 GMT

>>> I just had the 2000 xc evaluated and asked about the rough idle feel in the
>>> steering wheel. Â It was not identified as a problem, but it is botherson to
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> like the engin/transmission is sitting on the steering linkage. Shifting
> into neutral and it disappears.

It sounds like the Upper Torque Mount is not doing it's job have this
inspected & replace if there is excessive movement in the mount
Glenn K
Did you ever get the key corrected ? let me know

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newowner - 31 Jan 2008 18:18 GMT

>>>> I just had the 2000 xc evaluated and asked about the rough idle feel in the
>>>> steering wheel. Â It was not identified as a problem, but it is botherson to
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>Glenn K
>Did you ever get the key corrected ? let me know

Yes I did and thank you for the number. I had to go to the part person and
walk them through what they needed to do to locate the information. What you
provided me with saved me and the dealer a lot of wasted effort and money.
Thank you again,,,

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Roadie - 31 Jan 2008 17:25 GMT

It really depends on what you are feeling. The 5 cylinder engine used
in the V and XC cars does transmit vibrations to the steering wheel at
an idle. We all interpret sensations differently so it could be the
steady pulses of the motor, a rough idle, shaking, or somehting else.
If you haven't already done so, I would have a Volvo mechanic give it
a once over.

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newowner - 31 Jan 2008 18:22 GMT

>> I just had the 2000 xc evaluated and asked about the rough idle feel in the
>> steering wheel. It was not identified as a problem, but it is botherson to
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>If you haven't already done so, I would have a Volvo mechanic give it
>a once over.

I do have an independent but certified Volvo mechanic I trust but he is six
hours away. He has gone over the car and ticked off my concerns and the feel
in the steering wheel was not identified as a concern. In fact he said he
liked the first generation XC better than the more recent because you could
still feel the road. Maybe I'm just overly sensitive, my wife drives the car
and she notices nothing.

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