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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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MCS '04 Rattle and hum...

So the car is starting to develop a bunch of (annoying) noises.

The sun roof buzzes.
The button on the hand brake vibrates and rattles.
The driver seatbelt squeaks.

The front wheel bearing used to whoop whoop, but that got fixed, and no minor cost either.


Any easy fixes?

TIA
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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I have the squeaky seatbelt issue too, haven't put any effort into finding out how to fix it though.

Our sun roof is doing great, had to wax the rubbers for the winter.
The handbrake button is great, but the handbrake itself is loose (need to replace the cable).

(Am going to follow this thread to check if anyone knows of any fixes)
 
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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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I was chatting to a Volvo technician (spouse buying a car) and he said when they have a squeaky seatbelt, they replace it. Only fix they know of. Blarg.

What sort of wax? Usually opening and closing it sorts it out, but I can't keep it open.
 
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