Hi there, just joined forum.
I have X type 2.0d 2007 144000 miles.
Vibration when above 50mph when accelerating eases off when take foot off accelerating , also feels as if seat is vibrating at same time and can feel it through accelerating pedal when accelerating.
Took it to garage yesterday, they reckoned drive shafts were fine . But reckoned it was gearbox but they couldn't be sure. Gave me a quote of £340 for lifting gear box out, and they would have to send it away to be looked at, and could not give me a price for that . Also , told they couldn't be sure that this is the problem ?

Confused . Com
Thanks John

 

 

If you are vibrating under a load it is probably the carrier bearing in the center of the drive shaft. To check you can get under and grasp the drive shaft on each side of the bearing and try shaking the shaft. It should not move if the rubber and bearing are good. Will move freely if it isn't in good shape.

 

Doubt it's this, but don't forget CV vibration.

 

Thanks for reply Dell,
Wheels have been balanced, been told slight buckle on nearside wheel , will change over when get time ,very busy just now !
When in garage ,mechanic showed me the drive shaft and said it was fine and also the carrier bearing and said it looked ok
will check tyre pressure ect .
Thanks for replying and Have a very Good New Year when it comes !

 

Thanks for reply. The mechanic checked this when up on ramp and said it was fine >
Thanks again and have a good New Year when it comes

 

THanks Iownme , for quick reply will, will change wheels around and check pressures ect . if no change will get someone else to look at it ,
Have a good New Year when it comes !

 

I have the same problem, thought it was the drive trains, but I keep drive and accelerated, it got worst till check engine light is on; OBD scanned says miss fired one (could be any cylinder) cylinder, I replaced the ignition coil, the car ran smooth as before, accelerate way up to 100+mph without a hick-up.