TJ36690

Volvo Car USA LLC
Technical Journal
Technical Journal Title
Ref. No.
Chirping sound from exhaust
TJ 36690.1.0
Issuer (Dept.)
Issue Date
Technical Service
11/20/23 12/1/23
Car Market
Partner
Status Date
Function Group
United States and Canada 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2524
Function Description
Page
Exhaust pipe, rear
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Attachment
File Name
File Size
36690_2.MOV
Rows beginning with * are modified
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DESCRIPTION:
If customer complains about chirping/rattling sound from rear exhaust pipe actuator during idling,
follow advice under “Service”.
CSC Customer Symptom Codes
Code
Description
ZE
Idling/Unusual noise
XB
Exhaust system/Rattle/rumble
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Vehicle Type
Type
Eng
Eng
Desc
Chassis
range
Struc Week
Range
224
L1
BL1KERS
2022-2024
-
202122-202343
227
L1
BL1KERS
2023-2024
-
202222-202342
236
238
06
B06KERS
2022-2024
-
202122-202340
06
B06KERS
2022-2024
-
202122-202331
246
06
B06KERS
2022-2024
-
202122-202337
246
L1
BL1KERS
2022-2024
-
202122-202343
256
06
B06KERS
2023-2024
-
202222-202341
256
L1
BL1KERS
2023-2024
-
202222-202341
536
K9
BK9KERS
2023-2024
-
202222-202337
536
L1
BL1KERS
2023-2024
-
202222-202339
Sales
Body
Gear
Steer
Model Year
Plant
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SERVICE:
The attached file is to be used for reference, these are considered as normal sounds and not faulty
components. Do not replace any parts or attempt to repair if the sounds match the example.
In case of difficulties in assessment of OK sound level, submit a vehicle report following the
guidelines below.
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Record the sound from exhaust with a recording device standing 3ft/1m behind the car in the
middle.
The device should be held at the same height as the exhaust with the microphone at a 45° angle
towards the car.
The engine and exhaust system should be at normal operating temperature when assessing (engine
oil temp 194-203°F / 90°-95°C).
Warranty claim info:
To get warranty claim accepted for a job described in this TJ, use the corresponding VST OP stated
in this TJ.
Note that the TJ number must be stated in the repair order text.
VST Operation Number
VST Operation Number
Description
99921-2
General Reimbursement
VEHICLE REPORT:
Yes, please submit a Vehicle Report if the service solution described in this TJ has no effect. Use
concern area “Vehicle Report” and sub concern area “Support needed”, use function group 2524.
This TJ has one video attachment.
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