XC90 1.9 TDI 2004 2nd hand - issues
 

hi all im new here and need much advice, so firstly sorry if this is in the wrong place.

i have had my xc90 ( new to me ) serviced by my local guys, there really good.

the cars been running fine until now. ( theres 1 or two things here and there that are nagging at us also)

we visited our family members about 400 + miles north and then back again.

on our way back we have a serious juddering and the car seemed to try to stop then continue (a sudden jolt ) , all lighting to the speedo and any power to that unit was cut - no power to it nothing oil pressure fuel amount trip computer date time everything rev counter current speed and also outer lights - all dead. then coolant low stop safely in red

we've taken the car to our non volvo engineers
they have said that i needed new engine mounts for the engine and stabilizers for the gear box.

this work has been done and they then also reset the error codes.

this worked for a while but then started again so we added new oil to the gear box still occurs we now thing maybe the timing belt is out also we've had a new turbo on and checked for the coolant issue - theres no block or leaking pipe and the coolant is alittle lowso we've topped it up but eventually it comes back

vehicle is 2004 TDI 1.9 - what on earth is causing this/these issue(s) ??

also the boot is extremely hard to open its a half and half boot - split in 2 boot door - i think its called tail gate thats fine but the upper bit is not.


i press against the number plate then i hear a faint clunk then while keeping pressed i open the boot door as you'd normally do it... while holding the things to go into the boot its a pain - what bit do i replace ?

i feel an entire bit for the boot would be better so if it could be 1 or 2 things it would be best to get the two things in a oner ... then there is the drivers seat belt where is hides in the side of the car wall there is a plastic cover on that that has gone..

finally lol
the very rear seat dont go down, i can "wangle" it to make them go down but there are some clips to get for this to still be automatic.

you unclicp the seats from the fron then they push back an hit or knock a mechanism that releases the back of that seat there at the front area or top most area of the seat they have gone.

id need parts from the UK and id need cheep but ok parts...

i was thinking a reconditioned engine as i think the head "gasket" is either slowly dieing or in need of replacement.

also with regard to the engine i had the engine turning over ( key ignition mark 3 ) to pump up the tyres as id rather not kill the battery if im having issues already ... i had finished doing this giving the rear tyres 35PSI and the front 30PSI as the back is load baring and the max is about 40 ish that gives me room so to speak as to what i put in there... but as i had finished i took the key out ... whhhoooaa the fan - that ive not really heard before too much properly kicked in and was on for about maybe 5 ish minutes and then off again never heard it that loud .. i feel that this, the juddering and the components power issue are one and the same - please do help.

3 quite minor bits and one major .. please help guys ! also i dont know or how to know where id get the error codes from to give you here.

/ Based in the UK.

You have posted in the wrong section. Maybe you want to post on the Threads below these 3?

Anyway, for now, before you repost.


This car needs to have its codes read with VIDA. The Volvo code reading software.

That is the first place to start.

A list of members near to you, who may be able to help you read those codes can be found in the attached link.

https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=280351

Once you have those codes, come back and you will get more specific help.

Just for your information. You tyre pressure. Its common for us having an XC90 to run them at 39PSI, which is an eco tyre pressure, for 18 tyres.

Also, your car won't be a 1.9TDI. It will be a 2.4.


As for your boot. Read this.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=108023

entirely correct
 

VIDA - how do i sort that ?

Look at the link, see who is closest to where you live, send them a message via this forum, asking if they can help you.

Arrange to visit them (or you may get them to visit you if you ask nicely) and they will plug there computer into your car, and using VIDA software, read your fault codes.

Don't worry about the fan kicking in when you are stood still with the engine running, it's doing it's job. Also regarding tyre pressure I tend to run at 36 psi all round. Have a look at Euromasters tyre for getting a Nitrogen inflation, tyres run cooler and hold pressure a lot better. As you live in Leeds, check out the newly formed Yorkshire section of Volvo owners. Pop along to a meet and have a chat.:thumbs_up:

P.S. If you have a 1.9 tdi xc90 you,ve been sold a pup..

Sorry
 

i was corrected its a 2.4 not 1.9 but thank you for the info !!

FYI the fan only kicked in when id stopped and was about to walk off.

then engine was stopped then the fan kicked in.

don't worry they do that. After a long run my fan will kick in even after switching engine off.

don't worry they do that. After a long run my fan will kick in even after switching engine off.
If you get a chance pop along to the next Yorkshire section meet, sept 10th. Elvington aircraft museum nr York. Meet up about 10.30ish All welcome.